Use this crochet pattern to make a beautiful, yet functional, crochet market tote bag. Using yarn in your stash, this project makes a great scrap buster! This pattern is advanced beginner friendly. The stitches/abbreviations used in this pattern include: ch, sl st, SC, and HDC. The finished bag is about 12" x 10.5" without the handle. Less than one skein of each color used in the bag is needed to complete this project. You can also add an optional purse strap and button closure. You will also need a 5.0mm crochet hook.
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Lavender Fields Tote Bag
Use this crochet pattern to make a beautiful yet functional crochet market tote bag. Using double strands of yarn makes this project work up in a flash! This pattern is beginner friendly. The stitches/abbreviations used in this pattern include: ch, sl st, SC, HDC, and DC. The finished bag is about 15.5" x 13.5" without the handle (which is adjustable in length). This pattern uses Caron Cotton Cakes yarn. You could also substitute any Category 4 yarn. Approx. 600 yards of yarn are needed total. You will also need a 6.0mm crochet hook to complete this project.
Gingham Tote Bag Free Crochet Pattern
"Carry all of your essential items, create ease in shopping or take a trip to the beach with this gorgeous gingham crochet tote. Worked in two panels and seamed, this project is straight forward and has a lovely finish. This pattern is written in US terms. My swatch of 10 sc x 10 rows is approximately 2 ¼” by 2 ¼”. Height - Approximately 15 inches Width - Approximately 13 inches Handle - Approximately 13 inches high from tote to mid point on handle. I used approximately 3/4 of a skein of each color. Any medium(4) weight you prefer to use is fine, you do not have to use the colors I did. I used acrylic yarn, but you can use cotton if you prefer. Please keep in mind that this can change the dimensions of the bag. You can line this bag if you prefer, I decided not to."
Mediterranean Market Tote
My favorite thing about big tote bags is they can be used for pretty much anything. This Mediterranean Market Tote (named after the beautiful, bold colors) can be used as a grocery bag at the farmer's market, or carried as an over-sized purse. This particular crochet bag pattern calls for 7 different colors, but if you skip the stripes, you can make it using only 3 skeins of yarn. If you do crochet the stripes, you'll only need less than 50 yards of each color, so this crochet tote is also a great stash buster project, too.
Firecracker Crossbody Purse
Use this crochet pattern to make a modular crochet crossbody purse that can be made with just one skein of hand dyed yarn. This crochet pattern is suitable for a beginner. The abbreviations/stitches used in this pattern include: ch, sl st, SC, FLO, BLO. This pattern requires approx. 230 yds. of a category 3 DK yarn. You will also need a 4.5mm, 2 magnetic purse closures, 2 small buttons, 2 metal rings or d-rings, and a purse strap. Step-by-step photos are included to help you with assembly.
Mermaid Ripple Purse Free Crochet Pattern
It is all of the little details that make this mermaid tail crochet purse special. The body of the purse is made using chevron stitch that creates a ripple reminiscent of the waves. The tail is uniquely placed at the top of the purse, instead of the bottom, serving as a closure flap. An additional miniature fin is added to the purse strap. Rings are added if you want to make the optional matching mermaid tail chapstick holder.