Sun, sea, beach bag... Bring on summer—we’re totally ready! This roomy beach bag is stylish, trendy, and perfect for taking to the beach. Not going to the beach? It also makes a great shopping bag, of course! Read on for the free pattern.
The sun is on its way, so it's high time to expand your vacation projects. When you see this cheerful little piece, don't you just want to start crocheting a beach bag right away?
This roomy beach bag is made from a cotton-acrylic blend yarn—it has a summery feel and is a pleasure to crochet. The original bag was crocheted with Lana Grossa Cotton Mix 80. Unfortunately, this yarn is no longer available, but it can easily be replaced with other yarns. How about Yarn and Colors Fabulous for a rugged look, or Durable Cosy Fine for a sophisticated look? We used shades of red and pink combined with cream, but there are plenty of colors to choose from, so create your own favorite combination!
Would you like to knit the beach bag? Check out our knitted version at the bottom of this blog.
Get Started on Your Crocheted Beach Bag
Materials needed:
- 320 meters of reddish-pink
- 240 meters of cream
- 240 meters of fuchsia pink
- 160 meters of Light Pink
- Crochet Hook sizes 4 & 3
Stitches used:
l. = chain stitch
hv. = slip stitch
v. = double stitch
Lobster Sting
Crochet Pattern for a beach bag:
Magic ring with 10 sts.
Round 1: Double all stitches (20 sts)
2nd row: *1 sc, 2 sc in next st.,* repeat *-* (30 sc)
Row 3: *2 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * (40 sc)
Round 4: 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 11 sc, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 6 sc (50 sc)
Rows 5 through 6: 50 sc.
Round 7: 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, *2 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 9 sc, 2 sc in next st, *2 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 7 sc (60 sc)
Rows 8 through 9: 60 sc.
Round 10: 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, *3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, *3 sc, 2 sc in next st.,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 4 sc (70 sc)
Row 11: *6 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * (80 sc)
Round 12: 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, *5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, *5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 8 sc (90 sc)
Row 13: *8 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * (100 sc)
Rows 14–15: 100 sc.
Round 16: 16 sc, 2 sc in next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 31 sc, 2 sc in next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 11 sc (110 sc)
Rows 17 through 19: 110 sc.
Row 20: 17 sc, 2 sc in next st, *5 sc, 2 sc in next st, * repeat *-* 3 more times, 33 sc, 2 sc in next st, *5 sc, 2 sc in next st., * repeat *-* 3 more times, 10 sc (120 sc)
Row 21: 120 sts.
Row 22: 20 sc, 2 sc in next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in next st*; repeat *-* 3 more times, 30 sc, 2 sc in next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in next st.* repeat *-* 3 more times, 12 sc (130 sc)
Row 23: *12 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * (140 sc)
24th round: 140 sts.
Row 25: *13 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * (150 sc)
Rows 26 through 28: 150 sts.
Row 29: 31 sc, 2 sc in next st, *5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 46 sc, 2 sc in next st, *5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 23 sc (160 sc)
Rows 30–31: 160 sts.
Row 32: 31 sc, 2 sc in next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 52 sc, 2 sc in next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat *-* 3 more times, 19 sc (170 sc)
Row 33: 170 sts. Change color. St. 505
Rows 34 through 48: 170 sc. Change colors. Color 531
Rows 49 through 63: 170 sts. Change colors. Color 509
Rows 64 through 79: 170 sts.
Rows 80–81: Starting with this row, use a size 3 crochet hook. If the transition is too abrupt and the bag starts to pucker, use a size 3.5 crochet hook for row 80 and then a size 3 crochet hook
Row 82: 33 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 st (opening for the handles), 47 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 st, 35 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 st, 44 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 st, 3 sc
Row 83: 170 sc; in the 2-ch spaces, crochet 2 sc.
Rows 84–85: 170 sc, 1 sl st.
Row 86: lobster stitch, 2 ch., now crochet from left to right as follows: *insert hook into the previous stitch and crochet a single crochet*, repeat from * to * until the end. Fasten off.
Cord/Handle
: Cut 8 strands, each 2 m long, of color 524.
Twist these threads tightly around each other, take a pair of scissors, and stitch the twisted string through one of the scissors’ blades. Hold both ends of the string and let the scissors hang in the middle. The string will now twist together. Take another pair of scissors, cut the string at the scissors, and tie a knot at both ends.
Pull one end of the cord through one opening until it reaches the button (from the outside to the inside), thread the other end back through the other opening (from the inside to the outside), decide how long you want the handle to be, and tie a button at the desired length.
Do the same for the other handle.
Are you going to crochet this beach bag, too?
Knit a Beach Bag
Would you rather knit a beach bag? You can! We’ve also created a cute knitted version! The texture is slightly different because of the different technique, but with its cheerful stripes, this one is also a fun shopper with a summery look. Check out the pattern for the knitted beach bag here.
