Crochet Summer Bag

Summer is all about soaking up the sun and having fun, so why not do it in style with a crochet summer bag? This versatile accessory not only adds a pop of color to your outfit but also proves to be a practical companion for your beach days or picnics in the park. Imagine strolling along the shore with your sleek crochet bag in tow, filled with sunscreen, a good book, and maybe a refreshing drink. It's like bringing a piece of sunshine wherever you go! With its handmade charm and lightweight design, the crochet summer bag is a must-have for those who want to blend fashion with functionality during the sunny months. So, grab your sunglasses, slip into your favorite sandals, and don't forget to sling your crochet summer bag over your shoulder - adventure awaits!

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

sc=single cro­chet

dc=double cro­chet

sl st=slip stitch

ch=chain

sts=stitches

G hook (go up on a hook size to make it big­ger)

How to Make This Big­ger: To enlarge your project, you can either increase the hook size or add more rounds of increas­es. Please make sure you have an even num­ber of stitch­es for the dou­ble cro­chet sec­tion.

Medi­um Worsted Blue Yarn

Mea­sures 10 by 10.5 inch­es

Rnd 1: chain 40, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 3 sc at the end. Don’t Turn; work on the oppo­site side.

sc in each stitch across, end with 2 sc.

Rnd 2: sc in the next 38 sc, 2 sc in the next 3 sc, sc in the next 37 sc, 2 sc in the next 3 sc.

Rnd 3: sc in the next 37 sc, 2 sc in the next 4 sc, sc in the next 37 sc, 2 sc in the next 3 sc.

Rnd 4: ch 4, skip a sc, *dc, ch 1, skip a sc, *Repeat around, sl st into the chain 3.

Rnd 5: ch 1, *sc in the chain space, sc in the dc *Repeat around, sl st into the chain 1 at the end.

Rnds 6- Desired Length. I did 30 rounds. Alter­nate between Rnds 4–5. Fin­ish with Rnd 5 with the sc.

The last four rounds, ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st

Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends.

Han­dle: G hook,

Row 1: ch 4, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in the next two sc, Turn

Rows 2–110 or your desired length: ch 1, sc in each sc across, Turn

Fas­ten off. Sew the han­dle on both sides of the bag with nee­dle and yarn.