25 Free Crochet Tote Bags Patterns
These 25 free crochet tote bag patterns are pretty AND practical to use. These easy crochet tote bag patterns stitch up quickly, and with 25 to choose from, you’ll find the perfect bag to carry all your daily essentials.
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25 Tote Bag to Crochet | Crochet Inspiration
A crochet tote bag is one of those easy crochet projects that we can make use of every day – I never leave the house without a bag!
These easy crochet tote bag patterns will allow you to stitch up your own carry all that will have everyone asking “where did you get that bag?” – how amazing will it feel to say you made it yourself!
This pattern round up of free crochet tote bag patterns showcases 25 of the best crochet bag patterns that are free to view on the designers website pattern.
Are Crochet Bags Practical?
Crochet bags are a quick crochet project that can easily be made in your own style by recreating a pattern in your favourite colours that you can actually use!
There are so many different bag styles to choose from, but a crochet tote bag is the most practical style to choose as you can fit lots in or keep things light without changing the shape of the bag.
Read on for 8 ways to you use your crochet tote bags!
8 Ways to Use your Crochet Tote Bag
When you make your own crochet tote bag, you’re going to see just how practical they can be and how many different ways you can use them.
Here are 8 Ways to use a crochet tote bag:
- Take them Food Shopping
- If you’ve opted to create a bag from cotton fiber, you’ll be surprised at just how strong that bag will be – a perfect choice to carry your groceries
- Perfect Gym Partner
- Most tote bag patterns can be easily washed, so feel free to throw in your sweaty gym kit – and simply wash it all at the same time
- Use it as a Purse
- swap out your handbag for a tote bag. These roomy crochet tote bags can be easier to find what you’re looking for rather than hunting through all the compartments of a traditional purse
- Take it on Holiday
- the fact that tote bags fold flat mean that you really can take your handmade bag anywhere – including packing it in your case for your holiday
- Create your Own Style
- Most tote bag crochet projects work u quickly and can allow you to create a corresponding bag for any outfit!
- Organise Yourself and your Stuff!
- once again the size of these bags mean they are perfect for storage and as a huge plus, the handles make great back of the door storage!
- Be Beach Ready
- If you’re heading to the beach, why would you not use your tote? Not only can it fit all your seaside essentials, the open nature of the crochet stitches mean that you can shake out any excess sand easily at the end of the day
- Carry Your WIP With You
- What better use is there for a crochet tote bag? You can use them to carry your current crochet project ensuring you have everything you need to hand to crochet on the go and in the wild!
How this Crochet Pattern Round Up Works:
Each photo represents a different crochet tank top pattern designed by a talented, independent crochet designer.
These designs are either available to view for free on the designers website. If you prefer a printable pattern, many of the designers will have links to their pattern shops to allow you to purchase the printable pdf pattern.
There will be a button which will take you directly to the designers website, so no faffing around trying to find the right link!
So, get scrolling to get stitching and find the pattern you want to use create your perfect crochet tote bag.
Chevron Bobble Tote Bag
by A Crocheted Simplicity
Create this textured tote bag which has a firm fabric that can be used in so many ways!
Those bobbles add a style like no other.Make this pattern
Bewitching Braids Bag
by Nana’s Craft Home
This crochet tote bag pattern has cables!
The Bewitching Braids Bag is a free crochet pattern for a stylish and easy to crochet tote bag!Make this pattern
Floral Crochet Tote
by Made By Gootie
The Floral Crochet Tote Bag pattern features multiple stitches – you won’t get bored.
It’s a great project to learn some new stitches as you make it.Make this pattern
Royal Bag Crochet Tote
by Regina P Designs
This lightweight, lacy tote bag pattern is pretty and practical.
Unlike many totes, this bag is worked down from the handle to the base. Make this pattern
On the Bias Bag
by A Crocheted Simplicity
The combination of cotton yarn and simple crochet stitches give this crochet tote bag its classic appeal.
The addition of a simple macrame pattern at each end of the strap, with added wooden beads, give it a wonderfully fun, boho vibe.Make this pattern
Seaside Beach Tote
by Mason Jar Designs
The beachy colors of this cotton/linen blend yarn inspired this easy beach bag pattern.
When the cool blues and warm oranges are lined up together, it create a gorgeous color transition that a reminder of the sand, the ocean and summer sunsets. Make this pattern
Ides of March Tote
by Cosy Rosie UK
This tote bag uses the losenge stitch to create a light weight texture that will adorn your arm.
Choose your 3 favourite colours and get stitching up this cute tote. Make this Pattern
Solaris Overside Tote Bag
by Lulo Stitch Co.
The main body of the bag is made using Bernat Maker Home Dec to ensure it has the thickness and sturdiness required by an oversized bag.
The handle and seams are made using cotton to prevent it from stretching when you’re carrying a heavy load.Make this pattern
Origami Friendship Bag
by Janean Crapo
This free Tunisian crochet tote bag pattern is beginner friendly and can be made with any combination of colors!
This is perfect to use as a project bag to store your yarn for your current WIP.Make this pattern
Susan Tote Bag
by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
This bag pattern uses a lightly textured stitch to create a strudy bag that has a feminin touch.
You can adjust the strap length to create a crossbody bag too! Make this pattern
Skyline Tote Diagonal Bag
by Mason Jar Designs
This larger sized bag is manageable to carry around once full and the design is simple to make.
The bag is created in one piece with minimal seaming, and the finished rectangle panel is folded to create the main body of the bag. Make this pattern
Take me to the Beach Tote
by Stitching Together
If you’re ready to hit the beach so of course you need something adorable to carry all your beach supplies!
This beautiful crochet beach bag will be the perfect beach accessory.Make this Pattern
Summer Bag
by Flo’s Crafty Crochet
Create this tylish and practical bag that is easy to make.
The pattern is suitable for confident beginners as it is constructed using just the basic stitches.
The simple and repetitive pattern it makes for a great, mindful project that is both pretty and practical.Make this pattern
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Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
by Jo to the World
This easy crochet tote bag pattern works up really quickly.
It may become your new go-to crochet bag for shopping, the beach or to use as an everyday purse!
Just look how sturdy it is! Make this pattern
Carry Me Away Tote
by Nana’s Crafty Home
The Carry Me Away Tote is a pattern for a large tote bag.
I love the faux knit stitch that makes this bag extra sturdy.Make this pattern
Farmers Market Tote
by Jewels & Jones
Learn how to crochet a farmers market bag for your groceries with this free pattern! This easy crochet tote bag is made in one piece and comes in 2 sizes.
It’s the perfect bag to bring to your local farmers market, and it also makes a great lunch tote!Make this pattern
Crochet Raffia Bag
by Blue Star Crochet
The simplicity of this crochet raffia bag is where the charm is! I really loved making this bag because it was such a simple and fast make.
As a result, you could easily make this crochet raffia bag in a day as it uses simple stitches – single and half double crochet.
Make this pattern
Animal Crochet Print Bag
by Brianna K Designs
You can create your own faux fur bag without the fluff!
This cute tote bag uses the tapestry crochet technique in the round to create a stunning look.Make this pattern
Puffed Chevron Bag
by You Can Crochet
This chevron bag is worked in the round from the bottom up.
The colours can be left attached as you work to reduce the number of ends to weave in.
Make this pattern
Crochet Beach Bag
by A Crocheted Simplicity
All of your beach essentials will fit into this large crochet tote bag!
The solid bottom and top sections of the bag are made using only single crochet stitches to give the bag extra strength.
Make this pattern
Terra Crochet Tote
by Lulo Stitch Co.
This tote bag is stretchy so you can keep adding to it as you shop!
The open stitches also make this a great choice to take to the beach.
Make this pattern
Sweet Stripes Tote Bag
by Green Fox Farms Designs
This tote bag pattern can be stitched up in just a few short hours!
Pick out your favourite self striping yarn and create your own Sweet Stripes Bag.
Make this pattern
Rising Sun Round Bag
by Blue Star Crochet
This pattern makes it easy to create an unusual bag shape that will have so many uses!
The name Rising Sun Bag pattern came from the sun-resembling combination of the stitches as well as the yarn color.Make this pattern
I want to extend my thanks to all of the designers who allowed me to include their beautiful designs in this round up of free crochet tote bag patterns!
