It's that time of year again when I'm ready to break out the cotton yarn and make myself a dozen different crochet bags. After all, one can never have too many bags, especially tote bags! I consider tote bags to be a summer essential… who am I kidding? I use my crochet tote bags all year round. Why do I historically design new tote bags this time of year? I think it's because I'm being optimistic that, eventually, spring and summer will arrive here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Maybe it's my way of willing the warmer weather to come, or maybe I just love my growing collection of bags.

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Striped Crochet Market Bag
In the Designer's Words: No more plastic bags! Crochet our own pretty market bag and carry your groceries in style. This crochet market bag is easy to make, using the linen stitch. Market bags are the perfect way to combine your love of free crochet patterns with practical uses. While buying

Alpine Tulip Bag Free Crochet Pattern and Video Tutorial
A Crochet Alpine tulip bag is a bag you will want to have in your wardrobe. It's an easy to carry tote bag, which is versatile and fashionable fit for any task or occasion. The Alpine Tulip Bag Free Crochet Pattern has a very unique design with a video tutorial. This chevron bag is crocheted

Patons Striped Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
Crochet this impressive and impactful bag with Panton Hempster. This yarn is a blend of cotton and hemp crochet cord. The main reason for using this Hempster is its long-lasting properties. Use and crochet this bag to carry out all your essentials with a free pattern. You would love creating and

Dip-dyed Cosmetic Bag (or Crochet Hook Pouch)
"This is the fifth design in my Dip-Dyed series - a cosmetic bag, or crochet hook pouch! This bag features a fun ribbed pattern, two color blocks, and uses simple crochet stitches. I don't often carry around a purse, and am not really a make up person, but I do enjoy using my bag for

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
