When I learned how to crochet a tote bag, I realized how fun and simple this project can be. I love how customizable the colors, stitches, and handles are. This easy pattern lets me create a sturdy, stylish tote I can use every day.
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⭐ Key Takeaways
- Crocheting a tote bag is beginner-friendly and customizable.
- You only need basic materials like yarn and a 7.0mm hook.
- The pattern works with multiple yarn types, including T-shirt and cord yarn.
- Tote bags can be sized to fit daily essentials like books or laptops.
- You can personalize colors, handles, stitch counts, and bag size.
How To Crochet A Tote Bag- Crochet Tote Bag Tutorial
You can never have too many tote bags.
They're perfect for carrying around your everyday essentials, and they make a great beach or pool bags.
If you're looking for a unique and stylish tote bag, why not try crocheting your own?
This diy crochet tote bag tutorial is easy to follow, and the end result is a beautiful and unique bag that will get tons of compliments.
Beginner crocheters can review basic stitches here.
The best part is that you can customize the colors and patterns to match your personal style.
So grab your yarn and hooks, and let's get started!
Here’s a handy crochet hook size guide.
Materials:
Hook: 7.0mm
Yarn: approx 1.25 skeins of Alison and Mae All weather Special yarn
(1 skein = 200g = 183 m = 200 yards)
(1.25 skeins = 250g = 229 m = 250 yards)
My bag bottom size is: 35cm x 9cm. The bag is 28cm tall without the handles. Each handles 60cm long.
BUT! you just cut a leather bottom what size you need. You don't need the same stitches count 😉
More Easy Free Crochet Patterns:
Easy Granny Square Tote Bag Pattern
Easy Crochet Tote Bag Pattern For Summer
Market Tote Bag Pattern- Perfect For All Of Your Grocery Shopping
Quick And Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern For Beginners
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Crocheting a tote bag is an easy and fun project that can be done in just about any color or pattern you want.
You can use t-shirt yarn, tube, and cord yarn as well. And you can also change the crochet hook size.
Learn more about choosing yarn fibers for crochet bags.
You can make this crochet bag diy big enough to hold everything you need–a laptop computer, books, binders–anything!
If you want another roomy design, check out this market tote bag pattern.
So without further ado here are the instructions for how to crochet a tote bag. Let's get started!
Get the pattern: How To Crochet A Tote Bag via Made by Lunda ( the written crochet totebag pattern is below the video. You can print it from there)
Thanks to Made by Lunda for the article’s inspiration and featured image.
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