However, the unique and functional bag can also be a retro-styled classic. To this point check out this shoulder bag that's classic in style, but modern in outlook.
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Retro Owl Purse
Ladies, you'll love this Retro Owl Purse crochet pattern. It's the perfect size to carry your daily essentials. The basic bold colors shown here give it a retro style, which we love, but feel free to switch up the colors to suit your own personal look. This purse pattern includes a zipper, so all your personal belongings will be safe and sound inside this cute crochet owl pattern purse. You will be a "hoot" at your next social gathering or outing with such a unique little crochet bag.

Summer Retro Tote Bag
Summer retro style meets function and versatility in this fun crochet hexagon tote bag. I used an easy hexagon pattern and added a little visual interest by adding a pop of color, to create the main portion of the bag. Basic crochet stitches were then used to form the bag's solid, sturdy bottom and strap.
Peace Sign Shoulder Bag
This crochet peace sign bag is made for fun! The peace sign shoulder bag is made with the single crochet stitch which eliminates the need for a bag lining. The bag can be made using any yarn ply and the recommended crochet hook size for that ply. The thicker the ply, the larger your bag squares will be. The bag consists of 2 peace sign squares and a shoulder strap that is sewn onto and around the squares. You will need to know how to carry the yarn that is not in use to perfect the peace sign.
Modern Crochet Oversized Tote Bag Pattern
Here's an oversized and modern tote design that can serve many many purposes-farmers market, craft tote, carry-on/travel, diaper bag, purse, beach bag, and more. The bobble stitch details give this tote a modern and slightly decorative appearance.
The optional pocket is perfect for easy access cell phone storage. Choose to keep the tote unlined, or add a liner and pockets to your personal preference.
Summer Shells Crochet Shoulder Bag Pattern
Get ready to go on vacation by making this cute Summer Shells Crochet Shoulder Bag Pattern. Featuring a gorgeous texture and vibrant yarn colors, this crochet bag is the perfect accessory you'll need to carry around all of your belongings. Easily use this free pattern to make a cute crochet tote bag for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can even practice your crochet skills by learning how to create the shell and picot stitches with this free tutorial. Find out how beautiful this crochet bag will look once completed!
Teacher's Modern Tote Bag
This flat bottom tote is made with a Corner to Corner rectangle and a nifty sewing trick to create a flat bottom tote. The design on this tote is perfect for teacher's but can easily be changed out to use another design. Follow the instruction to learn how to line this tote, add grommets and a rope handle to an extremely durable tote bag. To complete this project you will need to know how to follow are C2C graph and how to crochet a C2C rectangle. Links to C2C tutorials in post.