How to Crochet a Fashionable Tote Bag Purse Tutorial

How to Crochet a Tote Bag!

Cro­chet bags have become a pop­u­lar and ver­sa­tile acces­so­ry, offer­ing var­i­ous styles and pat­terns for mul­ti­ple pur­pos­es. Whether you’re inter­est­ed in mar­ket bags, purs­es, or tote bags, the cro­chet world pro­vides end­less pos­si­bil­i­ties. In this guide, we’ll explore the art of craft­ing cro­chet bags, focus­ing on free pat­terns, essen­tial tech­niques, and unique designs that cater to dif­fer­ent pref­er­ences and skill lev­els.

One crit­i­cal ele­ment in cre­at­ing cro­chet bags is the choice of yarn. Cot­ton yarn is often favored for its dura­bil­i­ty and suit­abil­i­ty for mar­ket bags, while acrylic yarns offer a broad­er spec­trum of col­ors for more vibrant and eye-catch­ing designs. Dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, sin­gle cro­chet stitch­es, and even t‑shirt yarn can con­tribute to your cro­chet bag pro­jec­t’s beau­ti­ful tex­ture and struc­ture.

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When delv­ing into cro­chet purs­es, con­sid­er incor­po­rat­ing var­i­ous styles, such as the boho bag or the clas­sic granny square bag. Exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent shapes, includ­ing round, square, or even a tra­di­tion­al rec­tan­gu­lar design, tai­lor­ing each bag to its intend­ed use, whether for every­day wear, a spe­cial gift, or a farm­ers mar­ket excur­sion.

I used an I hook. You can go up or down a hook size. 

The base of the purse mea­sures 10 inch­es across and 2. 5 inch­es in width. 

The length is 10 and 13 inch­es, with the han­dle from top to bot­tom. 

I used Caron Cakes Cream and brown medi­um worsted yarn for the base and han­dle. I love how this easy cro­chet tote bag for begin­ners turned out!

Abbre­vi­a­tion: Ch=chain Sl st=slip stitch Hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet 

Rnd 1: Chain 25 plus 2 chains, hdc in the 2 nd chain from the hook, hdc in each chain to the end, work 5 in the last chain. Hdc in the next 23 stitch­es, work 4 hdc in the last stitch. Sl sti n the chain 3. 

Rnd 2: Ch 2, work 3 hdc in the same stitch, work a hdc in the next 24 stitch­es, work 2 hdc in the next 6 stitch­es, hdc in the next 21 stitch­es, 2 hdc in the next 5 stitch­es. Sl st in the chain 3.

Rnd 3: You can stop at Rnd 2 for increas­ing or you add this round to make your base big­ger. (the dimen­sions are only for rnd 2 not rnd 3.) The dimen­sion for the added round: 3 in in width and 11 in in length for the base. You can keep going on with Rnd 3 for big­ger base if you like. Then add Rnd 4, then add your puff stitch­es. Ch 2, work 3 hdc in the same stitch, hdc in the next 28 stitch­es, in the next 9 stitch­es, work 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, Hdc in the next 27 stitch­es, in the next 5 stitch­es, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch, hdc in each stitch around. Sl st in the chain 3 to join.

Rnd 5: sl st with cream yarn off to the side of the base, Ch 2, *yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, skip two stitch­es, *Repeat around, end with sl st in the chain 2, 

Rnd 6: sl st into the chain 1, ch 2, *yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, *Repeat a puff stitich in each chain 1 space of the pre­vi­ous puff stitch, so the puff stitch­es stack on top of each oth­er. end with sl st in the chain 2, Repeat for desired length. I did 10 rounds. 

Rnd 7: Sl st into the chain 1 space, *sc in the puff stitch ch 1, work 2 sch in the next ch 1, *Repeat round, Sl st on the chain 3 to join. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends.

Rnds 8–9: sl st with brown yarn on the side, ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, sl st in the chain 1, Repeat for two rounds. 

Rnd 9: on the side, hdc in the next 11 stitch­es, use a stitch mark­er, chain 30, skip 15 stitch­es, hdc in the next 21 stitch­es, skip 15 stitch­es, hdc in the next 8 stitch­es, sl st

Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc in the same stitch as ch 2, hdc in the next 12 stitch­es, In the han­dle, hdc in each chain across, hdc in the next 20 stitch­es, hdc in the next 30 chains from the han­dle, hdc in the next 7 stitch­es, sl st 

Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in the same stitch as ch 2, hdc in each stitch across. Sl st. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this easy cro­chet tote bag for begin­ners!

To add a per­son­al touch, explore unique cro­chet hand­bag pat­terns that match your favorite col­ors or fol­low the lat­est trends in bright and bold hues. With video tuto­ri­als, you can quick­ly mas­ter new tech­niques and stitch­es, enhanc­ing your cro­chet skills and expand­ing your reper­toire of bag pat­terns.

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For those look­ing to cre­ate a cro­chet tote bag, pay atten­tion to the body of the bag, incor­po­rat­ing shoul­der straps for added con­ve­nience. Tuck locks and oth­er clo­sures offer func­tion­al­i­ty and style, ensur­ing your cro­chet tote is visu­al­ly appeal­ing and prac­ti­cal for car­ry­ing your essen­tials.

Cro­chet bags come in many styles and designs, offer­ing crafters a ver­sa­tile and cre­ative out­let. With their prac­ti­cal­i­ty and eco-friend­ly appeal, mar­ket bags have recent­ly gained pop­u­lar­i­ty. Whether you’re a begin­ner or an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter, free pat­terns, includ­ing cro­chet pat­terns, open up a world of pos­si­bil­i­ties. Uti­liz­ing cot­ton yarn for its dura­bil­i­ty and acrylic yarns for a vibrant col­or palette, you can exper­i­ment with dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es and oth­er basic cro­chet stitch­es to cre­ate beach bags, tote bags, or even cro­chet purs­es that cater to your taste and every­day use.

For those who pre­fer a bohemi­an touch, explor­ing the world of cro­chet hand­bag pat­terns or try­ing out a boho bag design can cre­ate beau­ti­ful pat­terns that make a spe­cial gift or a unique addi­tion to your bag col­lec­tion. T t‑shirt yarn intro­duces a nov­el tex­ture, while video tuto­ri­als can guide you through new tech­niques, mak­ing the process enjoy­able for crafters of all skill lev­els. Whether it’s a cute pat­tern for a small bag or a large tote for sum­mer days, the pos­si­bil­i­ties are end­less, and the jour­ney into cro­chet bags promis­es a delight­ful fusion of style and func­tion­al­i­ty.

Atten­tion to detail is crit­i­cal to craft­ing the per­fect acces­so­ry in cro­chet bags. Each piece car­ries its unique charm, from the clas­sic granny square design to the mod­ern cro­chet bag pat­terns. As you explore dif­fer­ent styles and tech­niques, con­sid­er the impor­tance of the body of the bag, ensur­ing it aligns with your style and the intend­ed use. Whether you’re aim­ing for a square bag for the gro­cery store or a round-shaped cro­chet tote for sum­mer out­ings, the choice of yarn, hook size, and stitch mark­ers con­tributes to a beau­ti­ful tex­ture. Adding shoul­der straps or a con­ve­nient tuck lock can ele­vate your cre­ation, mak­ing it a visu­al­ly appeal­ing and prac­ti­cal acces­so­ry. With an abun­dance of free cro­chet bag pat­terns, this craft allows you to effort­less­ly express your cre­ativ­i­ty, pro­duc­ing styl­ish, func­tion­al bags that cater to var­i­ous occa­sions and pref­er­ences.

In con­clu­sion, cro­chet bags pro­vide an excel­lent avenue for express­ing cre­ativ­i­ty, offer­ing many pat­terns, styles, and tech­niques to explore. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or a begin­ner, the world of cro­chet bags wel­comes you to cre­ate beau­ti­ful, func­tion­al pieces that suit your style. Don’t hes­i­tate to exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarns, stitch­es, and designs, and enjoy the sat­is­fac­tion of craft­ing your unique cro­chet bag.

 

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