Get eco friendly and reuse all the plastic bags you have laying around the house to crochet a tote. This free crochet bag pattern uses a K hook and plarn.

"Practical, and pretty, the Secret Garden tote (or market bag) is full of delicate textures that are suitable for all kinds of summer activities from browsing at the market to soaking up rays at the beach! Instructions for longer or shorter straps are included, as well as suggestions to help you further customize this bag to fit your needs. It uses less than 2 balls of the super size Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn, and works up quickly making it a great last-minute Mother's Day gift."

"This is a highly textured, super sturdy market bag written in two sizes. The straps go all around the bottom for extra strength and the easy stitch combination makes an interesting textured design."

"This tote bag is comprised up of floral afghan squares that were inspired by Hydrangeas, and also features a beautiful ribbed pattern. As far as the lining goes, in the past, I have crocheted other tote bags that I chose not to line, and I ended up really disappointed with how much they stretched out, so I made sure with this one that I added a lining to the bag itself, and the strap. I highly recommend if you will be carrying around anything with a little weight. I used Red Heart Super Saver, which is a pretty durable yarn, however, I think a cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar n Cream would have been a better option for something that will keep a lot of use, and dragged around from one place to another. The cotton option will also make the bag a little larger."

"This light and airy market bag looks perfectly at home on your favorite beach, or at your favorite farmer's market. The airy lace lets it work up quickly, too! You can make this tote bag using just one cake of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend, or just under 300 yards of your choice of dk weight yarns. The best part? This bag uses only basic stitches. You'll love how the simple repeats work up into such a fun, geometric lace pattern. Perfect for crocheters of all skill levels!"

"This is an easy beginner friendly project to create an essential summer bag. I used raffia yarn that makes the bag nice and sturdy. The pattern uses half double crochet stitch worked through back loop only that creates a lovely texture. This is a quick make which you will have finished in no time. The bottom of the bag is an oval shape @ 26 cm width and 30 cm height. I have included a quick video tutorial in the pattern to help you on how to crochet the perfect oval every time."

"This adorable little bag can be used as a soap cozy (gift with homemade soap or facial scrubbies!), a favor/candy pouch, or a small gift bag (gift with a new pair of earrings or gift bag!). I worked in the back loops to create the fun ribbed pattern paired with a color block of cream and a summery, bright green. This cozy took me just under 45 minutest to work up, and just a small amount of yarn."

"The Patchwork Sampler Bag pattern is a great stashbusting project. It requires 13 6" crochet squares (or a different size for a larger or smaller bag!). All of the squares pictured have free video tutorials on my blog, and there is a video tutorial showing you how to sew them all up to make this fun project! Practice your skills or learn a new stitch without the commitment of an entire blanket or sweater, and get a fun bag at the end to show off your skilllllz."

"Bags and purses are so popular to crochet, but finding the right purse handles doesn't always fit in with your project! These purse handles are made very quickly, and are sturdy and durable. They can be made in any colors to match your project, or in jute which will coordinate with any colors. Black is also another good option and it too will work with any color of purse being made! Add this pattern to your bags and purses patterns for a quick finishing detail!"