Easy Crochet Squares Tote bag

Submitted on Mon, 12/02/2024 - 04:38
Make a quick crochet bag from large crochet squares

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Create a one-of-a-kind accessory with this vibrant crochet bag pattern that combines functionality with flair. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern uses a mix of colorful yarns to create a playful mosaic effect. The bag features sturdy handles, an optional lining for added durability, and a convenient button closure to keep your belongings secure. Add tassels or pom-poms for extra whimsy, and you'll have a stylish statement piece that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're heading to the beach, a picnic, or a day out in town, this crochet bag is sure to turn heads and showcase your creative spirit
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Rainbow striped tote bag seems to capture the essence of a carefree summer day. The vibrant colors danced across the fabric, each stripe telling its own story of joy and adventure. It was the perfect companion for a day at the beach or a stroll through the bustling weekend market, ready to hold treasures collected along the way. With sturdy handles and a spacious interior, it promised both style and practicality, inviting its owner to embrace the spontaneity of life's little excursions.

How many yards to make a tote bag crochet​ ?

Depends on the size of the tote bag you want to create, as well as the thickness of the yarn and the crochet pattern you choose. Generally, for a standard-sized tote bag, you might need anywhere from 400 to 800 yards of yarn. If you're using a heavier yarn, you might need less, while lighter yarns could require more. It's always a good idea to check the specific pattern you're following for more precise yardage requirements. Additionally, consider buying a little extra yarn to account for swatching or any adjustments you might make along the way.

Easy crochet tote bag is great for absolute crochet beginners

With its simple design and straightforward stitches, this project is perfect for those just starting out on their crochet journey. The tote bag is not only practical but also stylish, allowing beginners to create something they can use every day.

To get started, you'll need some basic supplies: a crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn, a few skeins of your favorite color, and a pair of scissors. The pattern primarily uses basic stitches like the double crochet, making it easy to follow and perfect for practicing your tension and technique.

Once you've gathered your materials, begin by creating a magic ring. From there, you'll work your way in rounds, in the colors of your choice, depending on your preference. As you crochet, you'll see the basic squares used for the tote take shape, offering a satisfying sense of accomplishment.

Once you have completed three simple crochet squares, you will join them by following the easy instructions and diagrams included in the printable instructions. Once the squares are joined you continue along with the top of the bag after which you will continue with the straps. 

Don't forget to add straps! The straps are directly added to the bag, when completing the top of the tote bag pattern, feel free to get creative with colors and patterns as you become more comfortable with your skills. Happy crocheting!

Easy crochet bag made from easy crochet squares
Make three easy crochet squares and join them into a slouchy tote bag

 

Make a bag out of a crochet square
Medium-sized tote bag for festivals and markets

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Rainbow Tote Bag Pattern Notes and Information

Medium-sized slouchy bags are easy to make and the perfect accessory to carry around all your daily items.
This pattern example is made for using rainbow-colored yarn, and each round or row is worked in the color sequence as mentioned in the pattern instructions. If you wish to change the colors you are welcome to do so, you can even just use one color if you wish, please see pattern notes on how to adapt this pattern if you wish to only use one color. This sloppy bag is stretchy and great to be used for a day at the beach or any outing to the local swimming pool.

Difficulty level: Beginner

Materials

Yarn
Double Knit or Worsted weight strong yarn like cotton nylon or bamboo yarn.
Pattern bag examples and sizes are based on using worsted weight yarn and a 4.5mm crochet hook.
Bag requires approx. 800m to 1000m of yarn depending on your natural tension.

Crochet Hooks
4.5 mm/ US 7 crochet hook

Skills required 

The following special stitches are required to complete the pattern. 

Front post double crochet
Working in the BLO - Back Loop Only of indicated stitch.

Understand the basics of working in the round. Joining different yarn colors and how to end and finish rows.

Techniques used

  • All crochet squares are worked Right side facing front and in the round. 
  • Ensure that your final stitch count per side is correct when completing squares.
  • Gauge is not important, but it's best to stick to the same yarn weight and crochet hook throughout making your squares, or your squares will not match up.
  • Work ends, and as you go, it will help you at the end when it comes to finishing a larger project.
  • Crochet flower squares are worked in the round, after which 3 squares are joined together and then the top of the bag is finished by adding more rounds to the joined squares.

Notions

Don’t forget the cable stitch markers, holders; buttons, zippers, for finishing your bag.

Tension

If worked flat:
8 sts/5 rows = 5cm / 2 inches square in double crochet stitches.
If worked in the round crochet square:
Round 1 to 8 = 14 cm x 14 cm /5.5 x 5.5 inches square

Bag Size

Bag width : 46cm / 18 inches
Bag height from bottom to beginning of strap : 50 cm / 19 inches
Bag strap : 80 cm / 31.5 inches

Pattern Notes

Construction overview

Make 3 large squares.
Join squares to make the base of the bag.
Finish off the top of the crochet bag.

Row/Round

New color to be joined as indicated in pattern , if worked in one color, use starting chain information indicated per row for the first row of chain. Work with RS/WS always facing front.

Pattern Instructions

Materials

Yarn weight : DK
Crochet hook size : 4.5mm
Yarn requirements : Yarn length required is 500m / 545 yards :to complete squares 3
 Number of skeins /colors used : 8
Yarn length per skein : 100m / 109 yards
Finished measurement : Square size : 24cm / 9 inch
Note that not all yarn is used to complete project, the left over yarn can be used to finish the crochet bag top and straps.

This pattern is written and charted using standard US crochet terminology

Materials used in the example

The yarn used in the pattern example and photo tutorial is double-knit yarn.
This is not a requirement for the pattern, you can use any yarn of your choice, just note that by using a lightweight yarn and a smaller hook, the square and final project size will be overall smaller, using a heavier yarn and larger hook, the squares will be larger and the overall project size will be larger.

Abbreviation

This pattern is written and charted using standard US crochet terminology.
bet: bet
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
FPdc: front post double crochet
FPhdc: front post half double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sc: single crochet
rep: repeat
rnd: round
sl: slip stitch
sp: space
st: stitch
sts(s): stitches
tr: treble crochet
Vst: 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc into the same stitch
FPdc-Vsts: front post double crochet v-stitch

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Pattern Instructions

Start with a magic ring, 1 sc into magic ring

Round 1

Ch3 counts as the first dc st, 1dc twice (2) more times into magic ring, ch2,  3 dc into same magic ring, ch 2,  3 dc into same magic ring, ch 2,  3 dc into same magic ring, ch 2,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, Finish off color.
(4 x 3dc sts, ch2, in the magic ring)

Round 2

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 
1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 3 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 3 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 3 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 
1 dc into the last 3 sts,  join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 7dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Round 3

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 7 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 7 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 7 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the last 7 sts,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 11dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Round 4

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 11 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 11 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 11 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the last 11 sts,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 15dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Round 5

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 15 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 15 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 15 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the last 15 sts,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 19dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Round 6

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 
1 dc into the next 19 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 19 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 19 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the last 19 sts,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 23dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Round 7

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 23 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 23 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 23 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the last 23 sts,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 27dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Round 8

Join new color in corner chain space, chain 3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same corner chain space,  ch2, 2 dc in same corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 27 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 27 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the next 27 sts, 2 dc , ch2, 2dc into corner chain space, 1 dc into the last 27 sts,  join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 31dc sts, ch2, per side  )

Complete this pattern twice more to have 3 crochet squares.

Join crochet squares from step 1 to 3
Join Crochet Squares

Make 3 crochet squares, place crochet squares, right side facing down as indicated in image, join 3 crochet squares as follow :

Join crochet squares with a yarn needle and yarn together using a simple crochet stitch.
Start at the bottom corners of squares 1 and 2 as indicated in the image.
Then join squares 2 and 3 as indicated in the image.
Fold over outer corners of crochet squares to the inner side, to form the base of  the bag.
Join crochet squares with a yarn needle and yarn together using a simple crochet stitch.

Join crochet sqaures
Join Crochet Squares

Start at the bottom corners of squares 1 and 2 as indicated in the image.
Then join squares 2 and 3 as indicated in the image.

Join crochet sqaures
Join Crochet Squares

Once the three crochet squares are joined,
Start in the top most chains space, of crochet square previously numbered as 1.
Join with sl-st, ch3 counts as first dc st, 
1 dc into corner chain space, ch2, 2 dc into the same chain space, 1 dc into each stitch until the last corner chains space of last square, skip join stitch, 1 dc into each stitch until top corner chains space.
2 dc, ch2, 2 dc into corner space, , 1 dc into each stitch until the last corner chains space of last square, skip join stitch, 1 dc into each stitch until top corner chains space. Ch1, don't finish off color.

Join crochet sqaures
Join Crochet Squares

Continue with the following rows into the previous row.

Round 2
Join new color in top chainspace, 
Ch2, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitches until next chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into chains space, 1 hdc into next stitches until next chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into the last chain space, finish of color.

Round 3
Join new color in top chainspace, 
Ch3, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitch until 10 stitches from the center bottom,  2 dctog into the next 20 sts,
1 hdc into each stitch until chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into chains space,  1 hdc into next stitch until 10 stitches from the center bottom,  2 dctog into the next 20 sts, 1 hdc into each stitch until chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc, into the last chain space, finish off color.

Round 4
Join new color in top chainspace, 
Ch3, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitch until 10 stitches from the center bottom,  2 dctog into the next 20 sts, 1 hdc into each stitch until chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into chains space,  1 hdc into next stitch until 10 stitches from the center bottom,  2 dctog into the next 20 sts,
1 hdc into each stitch until chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc, into the last chain space, finish off color.

Round 5
Join new color in top chainspace, 
Ch3, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitch until 10 stitches from the center bottom,  
2 dctog into the next 20 sts, 1 hdc into each stitch until chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into chains space,  
1 hdc into next stitch until 10 stitches from the center bottom,  2 dctog into the next 20 sts,
1 hdc into each stitch until chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc, into the last chain space, finish off color.

Round 6
Join new color in top chainspace,  Ch2, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitches until next chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into chains space, 1 hdc into next stitches until next chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into the last chain space, finish of color.

Round 7
Join new color in top chainspace, 
Ch2, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitches until next chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into chains space, 1 hdc into next stitches until next chain space, 1hdc, ch1, 1 hdc into the last chain space, chain 100 chains and join with slip stitch , 

Round 7 in worked into the front of the chain stitches and the back of the same chain.

Ch2, counts as first hdc st, and chain 1, 1 hdc into next stitches until first chain stitch of stitched worked,  1 hdc into each chains st, all along the strap, join into top of chain 2, finish off color, repeat for the other (back) side of bag. You will now have 1 hdc stitch worked on both sides of the chain.

Round 8
( Work twice once for the front of the bag and once for the back of the bag)
Join at base of strap,  Ch2, counts as first hdc st, 1 hdc into next stitches across front of bag and around strap of bag, join with slip stitch into start chain, finish of color. Repeat for the back side of the bag.

** Note if you wish to have a wider strap you can just repeat round 7 until you have reached the required width of the strap. 

You bag will now be complete, you can now work in any loose ends and tails if you have not done so and enjoy your brand new bag.


 

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