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.
I love tiny purses! They are so fun and show so much personality! And the creation of the Pocket Full of Sunshine bag sparked some ideas, so now we have the Pocket Full of Rainbows! These 'pouches' are perfect for carrying around the beach or even events where a big handbag is just not feasible. I will be at a concert next weekend and I am seriously considering taking the Pocket Full of Rainbows with me because it's the perfect size for my phone and keys.
With the size of this bag, you can ensure that you won't forget anything at home as you head out for the beach. Measuring flat it's 16.5" wide by 14" high; and with added stretch so you can fit your towel, change of clothes and a few other items as well.
Brightly colored yarn makes this Seed Stitch Summer Purse perfect for the sunny days of summer. The seed stitch is used to complete this free crochet purse pattern, which gives it a pretty, scalloped look. It measures about 8 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 5 inches tall, so it's just the right size for young girls to carry with them to the beach, the mall, or out for ice cream. Crochet purses do not get much cuter than this!
This coral and blue Coastal Paradise Beach Bag is the perfect beach-going accessory - with an easy over-the-shoulder design and a color scheme reminiscent of coral along the ocean's floor, it's easy to see why. In the designer's own words, "This fun and easy beach bag is made with a new yarn from Willow Yarns: Coastal. The strong and soft cotton yarn lends itself to making a durable bag that will keep you fashionable for years to come. Made with just 2 balls of Coastal it's so affordable to make you'll want to make one for yourself and a few more for your friends!
Get ready for summer with this Rainbow Crochet Tote bag. The free crochet bag pattern features an easy to memorize stitch pattern, colorful stripes, and a great look! It's the perfect tote for your summertime trips to the market or beach. Because of the crochet stitches you need to know for this free crochet pattern, this bag is best for intermediate crocheters. The pretty rainbow colors that are used will certainly add a bit of extra sunshine to any summer afternoon.
The Mercer Market Bag is an eco-friendly, environmental, and reusable slouchy mesh tote. Its large, stretchy inside affords a generous amount of space for holding lots of produce and items. The minimalist design is elegant but can be spiced up with the addition of an easy-to-make, bohemian (boho) style beaded tassel, which is included in this tutorial. This pattern features the easy V-stitch and is quick to work up, using only two skeins of 24/7 Cotton Yarn. It's worked in joined rounds, crocheted from bottom up, and a no-sew project done in one piece! Perfect for Spring, Summer, and Fall!
This bag is so much fun to make! Great for leftover yarn you don't know what to do with! This pattern uses a simple heart chart and single crochets to make fun and colorful heart squares that are single crocheted together to form the body of the bag. The handles are then added to create this fun happy tote! If you have never worked with charts before, this is a great, easy chart to get started on. This pattern uses a hook size G and 100% cotton yarn, I used Lilys Sugar N' Cream. This bag can also be made with medium worsted weight yarn. The bag measures 15″ X 15″ with a 8.5″ strap drop. Each heart square is 5″ X 5″.
Everyone needs a carefree, sturdy tote for summer and the Aloha Tote answers the call. What is more perfect for warm summer months than a Hawaii inspired tote featuring aloha flowers and a bright color? The sample is made in red, but any bright color would work well. Imagine it in other colors such as bright pink, bright blue, bright yellow, or bright purple. Add some easy straps made from nylon webbing and a simple lining, and you are ready to go.
