Crochet Large Tote Bag: A Must-Have for Summer Fun

The crochet large tote bag is an absolute must-have for anyone who loves to carry their essentials in style! With its roomy interior and sturdy design, this bag is perfect for a day at the beach, a picnic in the park, or a leisurely shopping spree. Whether you're toting around sunscreen and towels or your favorite snacks and a book, this tote has got you covered. Plus, the intricate crochet pattern adds a touch of charm and uniqueness to your outfit. So go ahead, grab your crochet tote, fill it up, and get ready for a day of fun and fashion!

Pattern Notes:

This pattern is made using US terminology.

The pattern is written in rows for the base strip and straps. Rounds are used when the base is folded and crocheted together and for the body of the tote.

So I know this is a rather large bag; it is the perfect size bag for my summer activities. However, it may not be for you! No worries at all. You can easily make the bag smaller by crocheting a shorter base strip; just keep in mind that the base strip will be folded in half. Just remember, when crocheting around the base, you NEED to end in an even stitch number to make the Jasmine Stitch work for the body.

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn / CYC 4 Cotton yarn (I used Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 cotton)
• 4.0 mm crochet hook – change the hook size to a different mm hook if needed based on your yarn and gauge
• Stitch marker (optional) – these stitch markers are great for both knit and crochet projects
• Scissors
• Needle

Gauge:

• Base – 18 sts x 19 rows (single crochet)
• Body – 9 sts x 11 rows (jasmine stitch)

Size Guide:

One size – 22” length x 12” height x 2.75” width (base)

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• Ch – Chain stitches
• Sc – Single crochet
• Hdc – Half double crochet
• Slst or Sl st – Slip Stitch
• St/s – Stitch/es

Ch 12 + 1

R1: sc into the 3rd ch from the hook (counts as first 2 sts), sc in each chain down the row. (12 sts)

R2-180: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (12 sts)

Do NOT fasten off

Fold the band in half. Insert your hook through the corner that folds over where your last stitch is and pull the loop through. You are now going to work on the base of the bag by crocheting the halves together.

Base of the Bag:

Note: sc are done on each row 1:1 ratio on the long edge. In the diagram, the 0 is a ch and the x’s are sc. These symbols show corner stitches.

R1: Ch 2. Sc in the same st, sc until the corner. 2 sc into the corner. Sc into each st to the next corner, 3 sc into the corner. Single crochet into each st down the end, 3 sc into the corner. Sc in each st down the row, sc into first/last st of the round and slst into the 2 ch from the beginning to complete the round.

R2-3: ch 2, sc in each st around the base, slst to 2nd ch at the beginning of the round to end. (208 sts)

Do NOT fasten off

Body of the Bag

Moving on, you are now going to be working in the Jasmin Stitch pattern.

R1: ch 3, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, yo, pull through (two loops on hook). Insert hook into the first ch, yo, pull through (three loops on hook). Next, insert hook into base of st where you slst, yo, pull through (4 loops on the hook). Lastly, insert hook into next st, yo, pull through (5 loops on the hook). Yo, pull through all 5 loops on ch.

*Ch 1. Insert hook into the middle of the circle formed below ch (this is where the loops were gathered), yo, pull through (2 loops on hook). Next, insert hook into base of st (same st that was last used from previous st on in the row), yo, pull through (3 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull through (4 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull through (5 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 5 loops.

Repeat from * until the end of the round.

Ch 1, hdc into base of the same last st. Slst into the 3rd ch at the beginning to end the round.

R2: Ch 1. 2 hdc into each circle in the round. Slst to top of the initial ch to end the round.

R3-32: Repeat R1 and R2 for 30 more rows for a total of 16 total rows (from the base) of jasmine stitches.

R33: Ch 1, sc into each st in the round. Slst to end the round. (204 sts)

*If you want a taller bag, continue to repeat rounds until you reach the right size for you.

Fasten off

Handles (make 2)

Ch 100 + 1

R1: sc into the 3rd st from the hook (counts as first 2 sts), sc in each ch down the row (100 sts)

R2-6: ch 1, sc into each st down the row. (100 sts)

R7: ch 1, sc into next 6 sts. Fold the strip lengthwise and continue seaming with a sc through both edges until last 7 sts. Now only on one edge (the edge you started the row on) sc into the last 7 sts.

Fasten off with a long tail