Crochet Tote Bag Pattern From A Bedsheet

This creative and sustainable crochet project shows you how to turn an old bedsheet into a functional, stylish tote bag. Perfect for beginners and eco-conscious crafters, this pattern repurposes a queen-size sheet into continuous yarn.

Crochet Tote Bag

With simple stitches like double crochet and basic shaping, you'll create a roomy, sturdy tote perfect for errands, the beach, or everyday carry. Customizable in strap length and color, this bag proves that upcycled fashion can be both fun and fabulous.

Materials

One queen-size bedsheet (cotton preferred)
Fabric scissors
10mm crochet hook (adjust as needed)
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

Preparing the Sheet Yarn

Trim off all seams from the bedsheet.
Fold the sheet and cut it into long strips, stopping just before the edge.
Unfold and cut diagonally to make one continuous yarn strand.

Base Chain & First Round

Create a slip knot and place it on your hook.
Chain 16 for the base.
Chain 2 more for the turning chain.
Work 1 double crochet (dc) into the third chain from the hook.
Continue dc into each chain across.
At the end of the row, place 2 dc in the last chain.
Turn and continue working down the other side of the base chain.
Complete the round and join with a slip stitch to the first dc.

Building the Body

Chain 2 and turn your work.
Work 1 dc in each stitch around.
Continue for 8 total rounds, joining each round with a slip stitch.

Adding the Straps

Find the center of the bag and mark 4 stitches on each side.
Starting at the first marked stitch, chain 2 and dc across until reaching the mark.
Chain 22 (or desired strap length).
Slip stitch into the opposite marked stitch.
Work 1 dc in the same stitch.
Continue dc across the top to the next marker.
Repeat the strap process on the other side: chain 22, slip stitch, and 1 dc in the same stitch.