You'll never forget to bring your reusable bag to the grocery store ever again when you make this market tote bag. You'll be looking for more reasons to use this bag than just for carrying groceries when you finish it and realize how cute it is. Put your single crochet stitch to work to make the body of this crochet purse, and to make the strap, too. This bag is simple and easy to make, and looks great. You get to choose three of your favorite colors to complement each other or coordinate the bag to match the color you wear most often. Or get bold and pick a single color that pops.
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Easy How To Crochet A Bag Step By Step
If you have ever wanted a handmade bag that looks complicated but is actually approachable, this easy crochet bag is the project to try. This step-by-step design turns plush yarn and simple stitches into a sculptural botanical tote with raised leaf details and a sturdy arched handle. It is especially useful for craft fairs because shoppers notice texture immediately, while the construction is simple enough to make in repeatable batches. Beginners can work slowly through each round, use stitch markers, and build confidence without juggling many separate pieces. The finished bag also makes a thoughtful gift, market sample, or cozy everyday accessory. The leaf-inspired texture gives it a boutique look, but the pattern relies on familiar US crochet stitches and counted rounds. If you are searching for how to crochet a bag step by step, this pattern gives you a practical, beginner-friendly roadmap from the foundation to the final handle.
Crochet tote bag pattern, reusable grocery handbag, raffia carryall purse
Crochet tote bag pattern, reusable grocery handbag, raffia carryall purse
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.
The June Market Tote
The June Tote is a lightweight reusable bag great for your summer essentials or strolling through the farmer's market. Two handles allows this market tote to be handheld or slung over your shoulder. Make one, make two or make a few to keep on hand for the grocery store. I've included a photo tutorial on how to get this bag started. I used one of my favorite stitches, what I call the v-arch. It's just a v-stitch with ch 3 instead of ch 1, but I love it. I first used it in my summer poncho/coverup The Merletto Poncho.
Violet Market Tote
Crochet the Violet Market Tote in your favorite colors {or a friend's} and create a beautiful bag that's reusable, machine washable and ready for the market or a day out. Make a few for yourself, or gift these to friends. Combining function and beauty makes this mama happy. I can never seem to have enough tote bags. Whether they're filled with groceries, yarn or kids' activities having plenty on hand is a must in our house.
