"If you're hoping to make the next step from simple hats and scarf projects then this easy crochet beach tote bag tutorial is a great simple project for beginners. Once you have created your base you can make your bag as deep or shallow as you like, the sturdy stitch means it's perfect for all of your groceries. I love the large tote size as it works just as easily with a laptop and an essential crochet project as it does when it's stuffed full of beach accessories. The best bit is that as it's made from cotton it can be washed easily if your sun cream leaks or you drip your coffee on it - or is that just me?"
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Red Heart Crochet Mod Chic Tote Bag
If you are a beginner-level crafter, this tote bag is the best option to consider and practice your skills. Make this bag with a free pattern and Red Heart chic sheep yarn in combination colors. To make this crochet bag, you require only one or two yarn balls with a specified crochet hook. Moreover, you can use leather straps instead of crocheting them to save your time and effort.
Bohemian Chic Crochet Purse Pattern
This adorable Bohemian Chic Crochet Purse is a great crochet bag pattern for beginners and looks great with any outfit.
This is a simple yet chic purse that's oh so fun to wear. Going out for the night? This bag is big enough for your phone, wallet, make-ups, keys, and a few other essentials to help you rock the night!
Mercato Crossbody Tote
The Mercato Crossbody Tote is ideal for traveling, a day at the mercato {market}, or a playdate at the park. It's comfortable, and stays out of the way, but is where you need it. Market totes are such great summer makes. I gifted this one to my son's teacher, and she loved it. It's fast, easy and doesn't take much yarn-perfect for gifts. I've crocheted a bunch of these this year and gifted all of them. I definitely should make a few for myself. I always need a nice shopper ready to go in the car, or another bag to hold yarn!
Striped Crochet Tote
If you're looking for a chic new tote bag, try this free crochet pattern for a copycat Mar y Sol tote. The Striped Crochet Tote is made of three separate striped pieces that are stitched together so the stripes end up in contrasting directions. Choose beige and either navy or red to get a nautical feel, or pick any two colors for your own spin on this bag. Add leather straps and line the inside and you're ready for a day at the beach.
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.
