In the summer, you can use this beautiful tote bag for trips to the beach, but there’s no reason to keep it tucked away in the closet during the winter either. The tote is nice and roomy and goes with everything! Choose your favorite color and crochet this lovely bag using Rico’s glossy cotton yarn.
Crocheting a Tote Bag - You can never have too many bags! And this tote is perfect for so many uses! Are you excited and want to crochet a bag like this too? Follow the steps, and you’ll be walking around with this trendy tote in no time. The bag is crocheted with Rico’s beautiful lustrous cotton yarn. It gives the bag a luxurious look and is nice and sturdy. Want to get started right away? Order your yarn now and scroll down for the Free Crochet Pattern!
What do you need to crochet this mesh bag?
Material:
- 4 balls of Rico Essentials Cotton
- size 4 Crochet Hook
Stitches used:
Crochet a Shopping Bag - Free Crochet Pattern
Start with a magic ring; crochet 2 chain stitches and 11 double crochets into it (12 double crochets).
Do not close the round with a slip stitch; instead, go directly to Round 2 and crochet in the round.
Row 2: 2 double crochets in each stitch from the previous row (24 double crochets). Do not join the row.
Round 3: *2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch*, repeat this 11 more times (36 double crochets). Do not fasten off.
4th round: *1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch*, repeat this 11 more times (48 double crochets). Do not fasten off.
Row 5: *2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches*, repeat this 11 more times (60 double crochets). Do not fasten off.
Round 6: 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, double crochet in the next 4 stitches*, repeat this 10 more times, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, double crochet in the last 2 stitches (72 double crochets). Do not fasten off.
Round 7: *2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches*, repeat this 11 more times (84 double crochets). Do not fasten off.
Row 8: Work 1 double crochet and 1 chain stitch in each stitch of the previous row.
Rows 9 through 45: Crochet 1 double crochet and 1 chain stitch into the opening of the chain stitch from the previous row.
At the end of row 45, close the row with a slip stitch.
Row 46: 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the opening of the chain stitch from the previous row. Fasten off with a slip stitch.
Row 47: 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet between each double crochet from the previous row. Close the row with a slip stitch. Do not fasten off.
Handles:
Round 1: 2 chain stitches, double crochet in the next 14 stitches (15 double crochets), chain 2.
Row 2: Crochet 2 double crochets together, double crochet in the next 10 stitches, crochet 2 double crochets together (13 double crochets), chain 2.
Round 3: Crochet 2 double crochets together, double crochet in the next 8 stitches, crochet 2 double crochets together (11 double crochets), chain 2.
Rows 4 through 37: Crochet 10 double crochets and 2 chain stitches (11 double crochets).
Tie off the thread.
For the other half of the handle, start on the other side of the Bag and repeat rows 1 through 37. Fasten off.
Now join the two handles together. For a nice finish, you can crochet a border of single crochets along the handles.
Would you like a slightly smaller bag with sturdy handles in cheerful colors? Then crochet this colorful shopping bag. Check out the Free Crochet Pattern.
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