"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 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."

"I had so much fun with this one. I wanted to design something with various colors and stitches. I used bobbles and star stitches. I love the look it created. I think it has a summery look- you could use any colors to give it a different feel. I also learned something- 124 is a horrible number for pattern repeats. It's not divisible by very many numbers. I'm not the best at math so it made me a little crazy. My husband even tried to help. But, in the end, I got it sorted out."

"I have switched over to reusable bags to cut down on the use of plastic bags, so I came up with this pattern using the classic granny stitch. I am happy to provide this pattern free on my website.This pattern is for an 11” x 13” fun, summery market bag. You can never have enough of these! I keep some in my car for all of my shopping trips. The pattern is easily adjustable to make the bag any size you want."

"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."

"Sunny days and warm temperatures make this everyday crochet tote a must make for Summer! The bag is worked from the bottom up then the handle worked on each side and slip stitched together. Nice, roomy and sturdy, great for the beach and every day wear! The bag measures 17″ wide, 13″ tall and 9.5″ for the strap drop. The width of the strap is 3.5″. Materials: 100% cotton yarn (size 4), I used I Love This Cotton in “Pink/Teal/Orange”, 3 skeins total. You will need about 9 oz or 420 yards. Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle "

"If you're hoping to make the next step from simple hats and scarf projects then this easy crochet beach tote bag tutorial is a great simple project for beginners. Once you have created your base you can make your bag as deep or shallow as you like, the sturdy stitch means it's perfect for all of your groceries. I love the large tote size as it works just as easily with a laptop and an essential crochet project as it does when it's stuffed full of beach accessories. The best bit is that as it's made from cotton it can be washed easily if your sun cream leaks or you drip your coffee on it - or is that just me?"

"The Tricolor Tote has so many fun details - changing stitch patterns, fun tassels, braided handles - but its soft color palette and orderly structure bring balance to this fast and fun (and free!) crochet pattern! The Tricolor Tote was designed using Lion Brand Fast-Track, which is a really fun and unique yarn! Soft cotton/poly blend in a tape-like shape, it's like crocheting with your favorite t-shirts. And I love the look it gives projects! This tote is also another pattern on my never-ending search for the ideal bag handles. I've tried many different methods over the years, but I think this is the first time I've tried braids! This yarn lends itself really well to these braided handles, with only a tiny bit of stretch, lots of strength, and some great color play that ends in tassels! If this handle style isn’t to your taste, you can always add pre-purchased handles, or crochet your own using the linked tutorial!"

"I'm loving the fall vibe and stunning combination of a variegated and solid yarn in this fun make! The Happy Hexagon Crochet Tote Bag is sure to make you… well.. happy! Oh how I love the autumn colors! I love my crochet pumpkin like nobody’s business. And my Fabulous Fall Crochet Wreath just speaks to my soul. And this delightful hexagon crochet tote bag makes me all kinds of happy. It's two colors of yarn, people. I know. That middle bit? Yup.. a delicious variegated yarn. When I found these two fall beauties, I knew exactly the project: A crochet hexagon tote!"

Create this super striking and mesmerizing 2-tones crochet tote bag with a free pattern. Use Red Heart scrubby smoothie yarn to make this tote. Luckily! You can crochet this bag in a round format with ease and effortlessly. It's not necessary to use the same color yarn. You can go with your desired and inspiring tones. Make it and carry it with style on grocery day!