Looking for the perfect accessory for a sunny day at the beach? Look no further than the classic crochet beach bag! This stylish and functional bag is not only perfect for carrying all your beach essentials like sunscreen, snacks, and a good book, but it also adds a touch of bohemian flair to your outfit. Its lightweight design and durable material make it ideal for sandy adventures, and the intricate crochet patterns give it a unique and charming look. So why not rock a crochet beach bag this summer and bring a little bit of handmade charm to your beach day!
Materials:
- US - I, 5.5mm hook
- 800 yds Bernat Handicrafter (Worsted "4"'; 100% cotton)
- Color A: Classic Navy (420 yds used), Color B: Sail White (380 yds used)
- Stitch Markers
Gauge: 12 sts x 10 rows = 4" in hdc
Size: 23" wide x 17.5" tall (not including handles)
NOTES:
- This is an intermediate difficulty pattern - please be sure to read all the notes
- I prefer to start a row of hdc with a ch 1 and an hdc in the first st. If you prefer to ch 2 then feel free to substitute.
- If you prefer not to break the yarn after each stripe, you can carry them along inside the bag - however this may result in some color showing through.
- The first 15 rows are worked in rows, then starting with Round 16 you'll be working in rounds
- This pattern, beginning in Rnd 16, is worked in turned Rounds, or joined Rows. Use a stitch marker in the first and last stitch of each rnd to help you find your stitches.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: With Color A, Ch 62, hdc 61; turn. (61 sts)
Row 2 - 15: Ch 1, hdc across; turn. (61 sts)
Round 16: Ch 1, hdc 61 across, spin work clockwise to hdc 15 along side, spin work clockwise to hdc 61 across bottom of starting ch, spin work clockwise to hdc 15 along last side; join with a sl st in first hdc, turn. (152 sts)
Round 17: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st in first hdc, turn. (152 sts)
Round 18: (RS) Ch 1, hdc in the first 14 sts, ch 2, skip 1 st, hdc 31, ch 2, skip 1 st, hdc 43, ch 2, skip 1 st, hdc 31, ch 2, skip 1 st, hdc 29; join with a sl st in first hdc, break yarn. (148 hdc, 8 ch)
Round 19: With Color B, join with a sl st to the st left of a ch-2 sp that is on the left, as you look at the RS of the bag (see diagram above). Ch 3 (as dc), *skip 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 3 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc2tog over 3 sts (skipping center st), (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 3 sts] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, skip 2 sts, dc in the next st, ch 12, skip ch-2 sp, dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 3 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc2tog over 3 sts (skipping center st), (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 3 sts] twice, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, skip 2 sts, dc in the next st, ch 12, skip ch-2 sp, dc in the next st; repeat from *, omitting last dc; join with a sl st in top of ch 3, break yarn.
Round 20: Turn bag to work from WS, in opposite direction of last row. With Color A, join to top of ch-3 that began previous round with a sl st, ch 5 (as dc and ch 2), skip ch-12 sp, *dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 3 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc2tog in between the posts on either side of the dc2tog of the previous round, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 3 sts] twice, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, skip 2 sts, dc in the next st, ch 2, skip ch-12 sp, dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 3 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc2tog in between the posts on either side of the dc2tog of the previous round, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 3 sts] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, skip 2 sts,** dc in the next st, ch 2, skip ch-12 sp; repeat from * to **; join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5, break yarn.
Round 21: Turn bag to work from RS again. With Color B, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3 that began previous round, as you look at the RS of the bag (see diagram above). Ch 3 (as dc), *skip 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 3 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc2tog in between the posts on either side of the dc2tog of the previous round, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 3 sts] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, skip 2 sts, dc in the next st, ch 12, skip ch-2 sp, dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 3 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc2tog in between the posts on either side of the dc2tog of the previous round, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 3 sts] twice, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, skip 2 sts, dc in the next st, ch 12, skip ch-2 sp, dc in the next st; repeat from *, omitting last dc; join with a sl st in top of ch 3, break yarn.
Round 22 - 38: Repeat Rounds 20 - 21, ending with a Round 20 row.
ROPE ASSEMBLY TIME!
Lace up the ch-12 loops as shown above. In words: Pull each ch-12 loop underneath the ch-2 loop below it, pulling toward the RS (outside) of the bag. Pull each ch -12 loop through the ch-12 loop below it, moving on up the bag. At the top of each loopy section, use a stitch marker or scrap yarn to hold the last ch-12 loop up with the last ch-2 loop. When all 4 loop sections are complete, move to Round 39.
Round 39: With Color B, join to the ch-1 sp in the center of a (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) between 2 of the rope sections, on one side of the bag (see photo above). Ch 1, sc in the ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 sts, 3 hdc in the next ch-1 sp, hdc in the next st, 3 hdc in the next ch-1 sp, *sc in the next 2 sts, sc in the ch-1 sp, sc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, dc in the ch-2 sp enclosing the ch-12 loop, dc in the next st, [sc in the next 2 sts, sc in the ch-1 sp, sc in the next 2 sts, 3 hdc in the next ch-1 sp, hdc in the next st, 3 hdc in the next ch-1 sp] 3 times; rep from * with bracket section worked twice; then rep from * with bracket section worked 3 times; then rep from * with bracket section worked once; sc in the last 2 sts; join with a sl st in 1st sc, break yarn. (152 sts)
Round 40: With Color B, join to a st 2 sts before a dc that is on the right side of the bag (see photo above). Ch 1, hdc in same st as join, hdc in next 2 sts, ch 75 (or desired handle length), skip 31 sts, hdc in the next 45 sts, ch 75, skip 31 sts, hdc in the last 42 sts; join to first hdc with a sl st, do NOT turn. (90 hdc, 150 ch)
Round 41: Ch 1, hdc 3, dc in next 75 ch, hdc 45, dc in next 75 ch, hdc in last 42 sts; join to first hdc with a sl st, do NOT turn. (240 sts)
Round 42: Ch 1, hdc 3, dc 75, hdc 45, dc 75, hdc 42; break yarn join to first hdc with a seamless join, do NOT turn. (240 sts)
Round 43: With Color B, (join anywhere) ch 1, sc around inside of handle opening, using seamless join to finish off.
Round 44: With Color A, (join anywhere) ch 1, sc around outside/top of handles and bag opening; join with a sl st in 1st sc, do NOT turn.
Round 45: Sl st in each st around; break yarn and use seamless join to finish off.
OPTIONAL: Add rows of surface crochet to the handles and top, as shown in the photo above. I used Color B, but Color A would make great stripes if you prefer!