Ready to make a fun crossbody round crochet bag with some oversized yarn?
This pattern works up super quick, and don't be surprised if your one crochet bag turns into many.
This is my favorite go-to pattern when I have a craft market and need some fun quick-to-make items in a flash.
Downloadable version of this pattern include :
1 x Full pattern with Step-by-step image tutorial with written Instruction
Difficulty level: Easy
Suggested yarn for crochet tote bag pattern.
DK Cotton, Bamboo, or Nylon Fibre content T-shirt of chunky yarn
Pattern Information
Size Information
Finished Measurements
Pouch Layed flat from side to side: 25 cm
Pouch Layed flat from top to bottom: 25 cm
Bag Layed Flat Straps from top to bottom: 60 cm
Yarn required for pattern:
T-shirt Yarn
Weight: 650 to 800g skein
Crochet hook: 15mm, depending on the size of your yarn, for this pattern I used a 15mm crochet hook as T-shirt yarn tends to be very thick and has a bit of a stretch to it, and with the specific type of yarn, for me, a 15 mm size hook works best.
I know not all T-shirt yarn is equal so I would suggest that if you can a tight enough stitch with a slight stretch to it with the crochet hook you have, you should be good to go.
One Bag with a strap requires just under one skein of x 650 to 800g T-shirt yarn
Free Online Pattern
Step by step
Round Tote Bag Panel - Make 2
Start with a magic ring.
Work Pattern Right Side Front (RS)
Round 1
into the magic ring, ch 3, counts as the first dc, 11 dc into magic ring, tighten magic ring by pulling the tail, join into top of start ch with sl, ch1,
( 12 dc st(s) in the round)
Round 2
RS - ch 2, counts as first dc, 1 dc into the same dc st,
* 1 dc into next dc st, rep from * around, join with sl into the top of ch 2, ch 1,
(24 st(s) in the round : 12 x 2dc)
Round 3 uses Color 1
RS - ch 2, counts as first dc, 1hdc into the same stitch, 1 dc into next st, * 2 dc in next dc st, 1 dc in next dc st, rep from * around, join with sl into the top of ch 2, ch1,
(36 dc st(s) in the round)
Round 4
RS - ch2, counts as first dc, 1dc into same st, 1 dc into next 2 sts,
* 2 dc into next dc st, 1 dc into next 2 dc sts, rep from * 7 more times, don't finish the round, 2 dc into the next stitch after repeat, finish off yarn, work in ends,
(43 dc st(s) worked, rest of the stitches left unworked.)
The first panel is complete, repeat these steps for the back panel.
Make the Strap
You can use any color of your choice, but the best practice is to use the main color of the bag and strap, this will ensure that your finishing stitches do not show.
Chain the required stitches as allocated in the crochet bag pattern, then add the following number of chains, for the required length.
You can mark this chain with a stitch marker or a piece of string looped through the chain.
Below is a length indication that will assist you with common sizes for bag lengths, note the length indicated below is from the top left side of the top right side of the bag and does not include the length of the required first set of chains, as this is determined by the finished size of your bag side panels, and the number of stitches differ from pattern to pattern
| Type of handle | Length cm / inches ( From top left of bag to top right of bag) |
| Short Handle | 30-60cm / 12-24 inches |
| Short Shoulder | 50-60cm / 19-24 inches |
| Shoulder | 70-90cm / 28-35 inches |
| Long Shoulder | 95-110cm / 37-43 inches |
| Crossbody | 100-140cm / 39-55 inches |
Chain starting chain according to above mentioned required stitches
Row 1
Chain 1, 1 hdc stitch into each chain made, all he way to the first chain,ch1 turn,
Row 2
Ch1, 1 hdc into front two loops of next stitch, repeat for each stitch to end of row, 1 hdc into last stitch, ch1, turn
Row 3
Ch1, 1 hdc into front two loops of next stitch, repeat for each stitch to end of row, 1 hdc into last stitch,ch1, turn
Row 4
Ch1, RS - 1 hdc into front two loops of next stitch, repeat for each stitch to end of row, 1 hdc into last stitch, ch1, turn
Joining the bag
Join the two ends of the straps together with a simple sc stitch, or some yarn and a yarn needle, whichever you prefer.
This will be ( D ) - on the diagram.
Join the strap to the panels.
You can use a stitch marker or a simple piece of leftover yarn,
On your front panel, mark the bottom middle point of the front panel. ( D )
When starting the strap, the pattern mentions the first amount of chain stitches to make, before you add your required length, divide this value in half, for eg, if it indicates 96 sts, then count 48 stitches from the join to the right of the strap. Mark this stitch with a marker. ( C )
Now count the same amount of stitches on your panel in the same direction as you did your strap, mark this stitch - this is where you will start to join the bag to the strap. ( C )
Count the same amount of stitches on your panel in the opposite direction as you on the panel before - this is where you will end up joining the strap to the bag, mark this stitch. ( B )
Place the panel and strap on top of each other front side facing inwards, and match up marker c, you will now join the bag with either 1 sc into each stitch, from point C to B passing by point D.
Repeat this for the back panel and the bag.
The right side of the bag will be in the inside out, so turn bag right side front
Construction overview
Tote Bag consist out of 3 main parts,
the front tote round panel
the front tote round panel
And the strap.
The strap is worked in one continuous row, after which the two words are joined together to form a loop, to make an join the strap simply follow link to that section of the pattern below.
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