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Crochet Arcade Market / Beach Tote Bag

Leyla
Leyla
Jul 01, 2024 07:36 AM
Crochet Arcade Market / Beach Tote Bag

The Crochet Arcade Market / Beach Tote Bag is the ultimate combination of style and functionality. This trendy tote bag is not only perfect for a day at the beach, but it also makes a statement when you're out running errands or browsing the local market. Handcrafted with care, the crochet design adds a touch of charm and uniqueness to your ensemble. The spacious interior provides ample room for all your essentials, whether it's sunscreen and towels for a beach day or fresh produce and snacks from the market. With its sturdy construction and eye-catching design, this tote bag will quickly become your go-to accessory for any outing. Say hello to practicality with a pop of personality!


Written Pattern:

Finished Size: Height with handle strap: 57cm (22,4''); Height without handle strap: 30cm (11,8''); Width: 34cm (13,4''); Depth: 24cm (9,5'').
Skill Level:Easy to Intermediate
Materials Used:
  • Worsted - Aran weight cord type yarn, size 4 - medium. I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton - (250 grams / 225 meters) - 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester in color 767 (powder pink). 2 skeins (approx 420 grams / 380 meters) needed for this pattern.
  • 5 mm (H) crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle.

Abbreviations (US terms):


st./sts - stitch / stitches
ch - chain
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
sc2tog - 2 single crochet together
( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

Crochet Arcade Market / Beach Tote Bag

Instructions:
Start with ch5, sl st. into first ch to form a ring. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) ring.
Round 1: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 12dc into ring.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 2dc into same st., 2dc into each st. around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 2dc into next st.,
(1dc into next st., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (36 sts)

Round 4: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st.,
(1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (48 sts)

Round 5: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st.,
(1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (60 sts)

Round 6: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st.,
(1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (72 sts)

Round 7: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st.,
(1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st.)* repaet 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (84 sts)

Round 8: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st.,
(1dc into next 6 sts, 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first dc. (96 sts)

Round 9: ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 2 sts, ch3,
(skip next 3 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 15 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 10: sl st. into next st., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 7dc into next ch3 space,
(skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 15 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 11: sl st. into next 3 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 2 sts, ch3,
(skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 15 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 12: sl st. into next st., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 7dc into next ch3 space,
(skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 15 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 13 - 26: repeat Round 11 - 12.

Do not fasten off!

Handle straps:

First strap:

Turn your work!
Row 27 (wrong side): skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3,
(skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 5 times. Skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 28 (right side): turn, 7dc into next ch3 space,
(skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 5 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 29: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3,
(skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 4 times. Skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 30: turn, 7dc into next ch3 space,
(skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 4 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 31: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3,
(skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 3 times. Skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 32: turn, 7dc into next ch3 space,
(skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 3 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 33: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3,
(skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 2 times. Skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 34: turn, 7dc into next ch3 space,
(skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 2 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 35: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3, skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 36: turn, 7dc into next ch3 space, skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space, skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 37: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 38: turn, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), skip first st., 1sc into next st., 3sc into next ch3 space, dc2tog over last 2 sts. (5 sts)

Row 39 - 59: turn, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc first st., 1sc into remaining 4 sts. (5 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail (approx 20 cm long) for sewing the straps.

Second strap:

With wrong side facing, skip 15 unworked sts along Round 26, join yarn to 16th st.
Row 27: ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3,
(skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 3 sts, ch3)* repeat 5 times. Skip next 5 sts, 1sc into next 2 sts.

Repeat Row 28 - 59 in the same manner as for the first strap.

Fasten off.

Bring both straps together so they line up evenly. With the wrong side facing, sew the straps together.

Sew / weave in all ends.
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