Looking for your next stylish and functional crochet project? This adorable crochet tote bag pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike! Designed with ribbon yarn and customizable with a cute bow, this tote is a must-make accessory. Whether you’re heading to the market, packing up your essentials, or just showing off your handmade style, this pattern has you covered.
Crochet Tote Bag With Bow
With a sturdy base, optional decorative bow, and easy-to-follow steps, it's a versatile project that combines beauty with practicality. Plus, the added fluff yarn and ribbon texture give it a trendy and luxurious look that’s bound to turn heads.
Materials Needed
- Base (approx. 6.5 inches round or oval)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Ribbon yarn
- Scissors
- White or off-white yarn for the bow
- Fluff stuff yarn (or similar texture yarn)
- 3.75 mm crochet hook for bow
Base of the Bag
- Round 1: Single crochet around the base. Follow the pattern: 1 single crochet (sc), then 2 sc in the same hole. Repeat around.
- Round 2: Continue with the same pattern as Round 1 using single crochets.
- Close Holes: Slip stitch around any holes using the same yarn to seal them.
- Next Rounds: Crochet into the middle of the stitches rather than the top loops.
Repeat: Continue crocheting in rounds until the tote reaches your desired height.
Band
- Count & Chain: Count the stitches around the top of the bag. Chain the same number.
- Rows: Work 6 rows of single crochet back and forth.
- Attach Band: Find the center front of the bag and use backwards single crochet to attach the band securely.
Handles
- Start with 8 Chains
- Work Single Crochets: Single crochet into each stitch, continue around.
- Length: Crochet into the loops and continue until you reach your preferred handle length.
- Repeat: Make a second handle the same way.
- Fasten Off.
Bow
Long Piece:
- Chain 50.
- Single crochet starting from the second chain.
- Make 7 rows in total (including the initial chain).
Short Piece:
- Chain 25.
- Repeat the same as above, making 4 total rows.
Assembly:
- Place the short piece on top of the long one.
- Sew together at the center to create the bow shape.
Final Assembly
- Attach the Bow: Sew the finished bow onto the center of the tote bag’s band.
- Attach Handles: Position handles aligned with the bow’s corners and sew them securely to the bag.
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