As summer arrives, it’s always a good idea to style your outfits with fun bags, and this colour block crochet tote bag has a modern, slightly tropical feel that’s perfect for warmer days!
It’s roomy enough for all your essentials, easy to customise, and one of those projects you’ll probably end up making more than once. In fact, with just a few cakes of yarn, you can make multiple versions in different colour combinations.
If you’re looking for an easy crochet bag pattern that’s practical, stylish, and satisfying to make, this is a great one to try.
| At A Glance: Colour Block Tote Easy / Beginner Friendly | |
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| Materials & Tools |
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| Specifications |
Terminology: US Terms Size: Approx. 10″ × 9″ (25.5 cm × 23 cm) Gauge: 9 sts × 10 rounds = 4″ (10 cm) in hdcbpo |
| Key Features | Colour-blocked design, wooden handles, sturdy base |
| Texture & Substitution Tip The dense drape comes from the half double crochet between the posts (hdcbpo). If substituting, choose a flat ribbon yarn (like Hoooked Ribbon XL) to maintain the crisp, modern stitch definition. | |
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Tote Bag:
- Modern colour block design
- Sturdy and practical for everyday use
- Customisable size and colours
- Great stash-busting project
Finished size: approx. 10” x 9” (25.5 cm x 23 cm)
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| Yarn |
Hobbii Friends Ribbon (250 g / 125 m per cake) C1: Egg Yolk (36) | C2: Light Coral (16) | C3: White (01) |
| Tools | 8.0 mm crochet hook, yarn needle, sharp scissors |
| Hardware | Two 55 mm wooden rings |
| Note: Any ribbon yarn works for this project. Hoooked Ribbon XL is a fantastic alternative if you need a substitute! | |
Pattern:
Making the Top of the Bag
Take care not to twist your stitches during this section. You can use scrap yarn to hold the wooden rings together while working.
Using an 8 mm hook and C1:
- Attach yarn to the first wooden ring
- Make a slip knot and pull up a loop
- Chain 1 (mark as beginning of round)
- Work 6 sc around the ring
- Chain 1 and work 1 row of sc
- Chain 16
- Attach to the second ring
- Work 6 sc around the ring
- Chain 1 and work 1 row of sc
- Work sc across the 16 chains (under the chain for a firmer edge)
- Continue:
- Sc across next 6 stitches
- Chain 16
- Join to other ring with sc
- Work back to beginning of round
Important: Move your stitch marker to the first stitch of each round
Body of the Bag
- Work 3 rounds of sc
- Work 4 rounds of hdcbpo
- Change to C3 and work 8 rounds of hdcbpo
- Change to C2 and work 4 rounds of hdcbpo
Slip stitch into final stitch and fasten off
Turn inside out and seam the bottom using slip stitch.
Making the Straps
- Attach yarn to one ring
- Slip stitch to secure
- Chain 36
- Slip stitch into opposite ring
- Chain 1 and work slip stitches across
Fasten off.
Repeat for second strap, and you’ve finished!
If you make this crochet tote bag, I’d love to see your version. Feel free to share, comment or tag me on Instagram.
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Happy crocheting!
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