When Mikey crocheted the Beachy Keen Cover-Up, I thought it would be fun to crochet a matching tote bag. I used the same Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in Aqua. Get the Crochet Beachy Keen Tote Bag pattern.
Yarn Details
Bernat Maker, 250 g / 8.8 oz, 290 meters / 317 yards
A - 1 Ball (Yarn colour of your choice).
Hook: 8 mm / L/11
Gauge: 11 sc and 12.5 rows = 4” [10 cm]Size: 12” x 12” not including handles
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Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- Sk = Skip
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Bottom
Chain 33.
1st rnd: 1 sc into 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. Do not turn at the end. Working on the opposite side of the chain. 1 sc in each ch back. Place a stitch marker on the last single crochet.
Working in continuous rounds, 1 sc into each sc for a total of 4 rnds, moving marker up each time to keep track. Sl st to close rounds after the 4th round.
Side
1st rnd: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch-1). *Sk 1 st, dc into next st, ch 1. Rep from * around. Sl st to the 3rd chain of the beg ch-4.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc into each dc and ch-1 space around. Join with sl st to beg sc.
3rd to 22nd rnds: Rep 1st and 2nd rounds. 23rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to beg sc.
Handles
Note: At this point, your beginning should still be near the side edge of the bag. If not, you will need to adjust the number of sc's to center the handles to your bag.
Important Note: At this point, your beginning should still be near the side edge of the bag. If not, you will need to adjust the number of sc's to center the handles on your bag.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in the same st and next 9 sts. Ch 50, sk next 15 sts, 1 sc into the next 17 sts, ch 50, sk next 15 sts, 1 sc into the rem 7 sts. Join with sl st to beg sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as join. 1 sc in next 9 sts, sk the 1st chain, 1 sc into the next 48 chs, sk the last ch, 1 sc into next 17 sc, sk the 1st chain, 1 sc into the next 48 chs, skip the last chain, 1 sc into rem 7 sc. Join with sl st to beg sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as join. 1 sc in next 9 sts, sk next sc, 1 sc into next 46 sc, sk next sc, 1 sc into next 17 sc, sk next sc, 1 sc into the next 46 sc, sk next sc, 1 sc into remaining 7 sc. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.
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Robin says
Hi. I just started to make this bag. Is there an error in the pattern? For the body section, in round 1, it says to "dc in next stitch, ch1" and repeat. Shouldn't we be skipping a stitch? It says to skip 1 at the beginning of the instructions for round 1, but the skip 1 stitch isn't in between the *'s.
Marina King says
the skip at the beginning is because they are counting the ch 4 as a stitch so you wouldn't stitch in that same one. That being said, I've only made the top but I think you're right you would be skipping a stitch I will fix it, thanks.
Fab Fee says
Great morning! I just want to let you know that I absolutely LOVE this pattern. I had been looking for a pattern for a tote bag for a few months. I started one and pulled it out because it was going to be too big. I also considered other shapes, however it would have been time consuming. So I decided on this pattern. Thus far I have made 3 totes in the past 2 weeks. I just finished the 3rd. It works up so quick and easy. I can't thank you enough for this marvelous thing. ***I need to make 2 more. (I'm started the 4th now.) These are going to be a gift for my bridesmaids, as I am getting married spring 2020*** I'm also going to crochet their initials & a single heart and have them sewn onto the bags along with a lining that has a recipe for friendship. Thank you for being a part of my special day. Note: variations that I made...I used 2 strands of yarn - 1 cotton and 1 acrylic. I used a size "K" hook. I did a chain 75 for the straps. So very excited. Thank you again.
Jeanne Beverly says
Love the idea! Bang on!