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.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Tote Bag:
- Beginner-friendly construction
- Modern colour block design
- Sturdy and practical for everyday use
- Customisable size and colours
- Great stash-busting project
Crochet Tote Bag Size:
Finished size: approx. 10” x 9” (25.5 cm x 23 cm)
Gauge:
9 stitches and 10 rounds = 4” / 10 cm
Worked in half double crochet between the posts (hdcbpo)
Materials for This Crochet Tote Bag:
To make this crochet tote bag, you’ll need:
- Hobbii Friends Ribbon yarn:
- C1: Egg Yolk (36)
- C2: Light Coral (16)
- C3: White (01)
- 250 g / 125 m per cake
- You can use any ribbon yarn for this project. Hooked Ribbon XL is a great substitute!
- 8 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Two 55 mm wooden rings
💡 Tip: Cotton yarn works best for crochet bags as it provides structure and durability.
Crochet Stitches & Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- hdcbpo = half double crochet between the posts
- C1, C2, C3 = colour one, two, three
You’ll also need to know how to change colours and weave in ends.
How to Crochet a Tote Bag (Before You Start)
This crochet tote bag is worked in the round, starting from the top using wooden rings as handles. The body is then built using a textured stitch that creates a sturdy yet flexible fabric.
The hdcbpo stitch is worked between stitches rather than under the top loops, giving the bag its distinctive texture and strength.
Free Crochet Tote Bag 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.
Tips for Best Results:
- Use cotton yarn for structure and durability
- Keep your tension consistent
- Block your bag for a neater finish
- Avoid soaking wooden rings
What to Use Your Crochet Tote Bag For:
This bag is perfect for:
- Market shopping
- Beach days
- Everyday essentials
- Travel or holiday use
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Happy crocheting!
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