"I have been having so much fun creating new bags and accessories using the Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie cotton I was recently gifted. It is really a durable and lovely category 4 fiber. I made this market tote bag - which quite easily serves as a beach bag as well. You can make the strap as long or short as you like. Since I go to the pool or beach more than the market, I opted for a longer strap to carry my towel and sundries. I hope you love this pattern and make yourself the perfect market / beach tote. "

"If you're looking for feminine crochet garment for spring and summer to keep your shoulders warm, Nalu Crochet Shrug is everything you've been wishing for! This shrug is basically made from just one rectangle and then seamed to create the armhole openings. Although this pattern is one size, you are easily able to customize all measurements of this crochet shrug. It has a beautiful lacy stitch pattern and works up very quickly. This is a great pattern for an experienced beginner who is ready to give lace crocheting a try."

This Crochet Market Bag would be great for shopping at the grocery store or farmer's market, carrying other crochet projects or going to the pool. Basic crochet stiches - single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet stitches are all you need to know to make this Market Bag. The instructions have detailed directions for crocheting the handle. The bag measures approximately 16" x 9” (not including the handles). The handles are short and sturdy. Some shoulder straps really stretch and almost make the bag unusable, so I created this bag to be a ‘handbag' and not a shoulder bag.

"This bucket crochet bag was designed initially for I Like Crochet magazine for the Chevron Collection issue. I wanted the colors to be somewhat neutrals, so I chose jute as the main color and added light pink and white to add some color and interest into the bag. The pattern is worked in the round from the bottom to the top. At the top of the bag, we create eyelets to add a drawstring and a dainty metal strap is added to the bag (you can also use a fabric strap). The bag is comfortable and light, but big enough to carry all your essentials."

"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."

"This Beach Day Crochet Bag Pattern is the second pattern I've designed for the Beach Day Pattern Collection. It is perfect to throw all of your beachy things in, and run out the door for your fun day at the beach. When I was designing this bag pattern, I wanted to create a simple bag that also had a little extra to it that anyone can make. So I started brainstorming and came up with a pattern that only uses the basic stitches. Yes, you're reading that right! This pattern only uses chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet."

The Sunshine Crochet Bag is a great bag to crochet for summer. This printable crochet bag pattern uses Red Heart Crme De La Crme yarn in a variety of fun, bright colors. For those who love to make crochet granny squares, this bag will be super easy to crochet. The side panels are basically just two giant granny squares, and then you applique the bright sun to the center. This easy crochet bag would make an awesome book bag, beach tote, or errands bag.

"The Chevron Stripes Pouch is so fun to make and has such endless color possibilities! Whether you choose two solid colors of yarn, a solid and a variegated yarn, or even make each stripe different colors, your pouch is going to look amazing. You may even have some friends and family members asking for one of their own too! I hope you enjoy making this tapestry crochet pouch! For the chevron stripes design, I followed a graph that you will see in the pattern on the blog. Following making the bag, I also added a zipper. This bag is currently unlined, but there are also links at the end of the pattern for a photo and video tutorial on adding a lining to a crocheted bag."

"Tapestry crochet zip-up pouches are so fun to make, and this Rainbow Hearts Pouch is no exception! The rainbow effect in the hearts give these bags a neat texture, however, they'd look great in two solid colors or any other variegated yarn too. You can create such fun effects with tapestry crochet! I hope you love this pattern and have fun making this little pouch! The body of this bag is made in tapestry crochet. For the heart design, you'll follow a graph that you'll find in the pattern on the blog. Following making the bag, I also added a zipper and you'll find instructions, photos and a video for adding a lining too."