Here’s a simple and easy-to-follow crochet tote bag tutorial along with a free pattern! This tote bag is perfect for carrying your essentials and can be customized with your choice of colors and yarn types.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn (color of your choice)
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: chain
  • Sc: single crochet
  • Dc: double crochet
  • Sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Base:

  1. Start by making a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, sl st to the first sc to join. (6 stitches)
  3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st to join. (12 stitches)
  4. Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch; repeat around, sl st to join. (18 stitches)
  5. Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the following stitch; repeat around, sl st to join. (24 stitches)

Body: 6. Rounds 5-15: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch around, sl st to join. (24 stitches in each round)

Handles: 7. Fold your tote bag in half to find the center stitches on both the front and back. Mark these stitches with stitch markers.

  1. Attach your yarn to one of the marked stitches.
  2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch and in each of the next 10 stitches, turn. (11 stitches)
  3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn. (11 stitches in each row)
  4. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
  5. Repeat steps 8-11 for the other handle, starting from the other marked stitch.

Finishing: 13. Weave in all loose ends throughout the bag using a yarn needle.

  1. You can add embellishments, tassels, or buttons to personalize your tote bag.

Congratulations, you’ve completed your Super Easy Crochet Tote Bag! This versatile and stylish bag is ready to accompany you on your outings.

Feel free to customize the size of the bag, handles, and colors according to your preference. Enjoy your new tote bag and happy crocheting!