Crochet Tote Bag – FREE Pattern

This last few weeks I have been crocheting a tote bag for the summer season. Crochet tote bags have a summery vibe and makes me think of relaxed days at the beach.

I have never crocheted a tote bag before so this was really a new challenge for me. The yarn I used was quite thick so something really nice with this project was that it grew on the needle very fast.

Crochet Tote Bag Patterns

I started out following a crochet pattern I found on drops design. Here is the link to that pattern: https://www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?id=7839&cid=17

When I had finished the bottom part I chose to crochet double crochet stitches instead in the round until the tote bag had a height I liked. Here are some instructions on the stitch I used: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=26&lang=se

The handle I made through skipping 18 stitches at each side in the middle and added a chain of 50 stitches for a handle of the length I wished. Here are some instructions on how to crochet a chain: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=22&lang=se

This tote bag can be varied in so many different ways. There are some many different ways you can crochet a tote bag. If you are looking for inspiration, follow this link for some different tote bags to choose from: https://www.garnstudio.com/search.php?c=bags&lang=us

Making Your Own Crochet Tote Bag Pattern

I have realized that I have a really hard time to stick to a crochet pattern from start to finish. Most of the time when I knit or crochet I have a really specific vision in mind and I rarely find exactly the crochet or knitting pattern that I am looking for.

But, most of the time I find a pattern that is close to my idea and I can adjust the pattern according to the vision I have.

However, crocheting this tote bag was a really nice project to start this summer season with. I have a little bit left of the yarn I used so I think next project will be a little basket of some kind. Let’s see if I can find a pattern that I like. Maybe that will be the next blog post that will be published after this one.

Crocheting Through The Summer

I hope that you will have a really nice summer trying out some new crochet ideas. Being creative in relaxing ways throughout summer can be a really nice way to keep a nice productive feeling throughout maybe some slower weeks in the summer.

Here where we live, it really starts to feel like summer. Our children has only one week left of school and in a couple of weeks, we will celebrate midsummer.

I hope you will have a great start of your summer. Many blessings from us to you!