Crochet Vibrant Striped Beach Tote Bag Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in teal, mustard, and cream
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. With teal, ch 40.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across, turn. (39 sc)
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Body:

1. Continue with teal.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around the entire base, placing 3 sc in each corner to round the edges. Join with sl st to first sc. (90 sc)
3. Rounds 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Change to mustard.
4. Rounds 9-12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Change to cream.
5. Rounds 13-16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Change to teal.
6. Rounds 17-24: Repeat stripes pattern (teal, mustard, cream) until desired height is reached, ending with teal. Join with sl st.

Handles:

1. Lay bag flat and mark 4 points for handle attachments evenly spaced.
2. With cream, attach yarn at one of the marked points.
3. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, turn.
4. Rows 2-50: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
5. Fasten off and sew handle ends firmly to opposite side of the bag.
6. Repeat for the second handle.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
• Block the bag gently to shape it.

Your vibrant striped beach tote bag is now ready to accompany you on summer adventures!