Chunky Crochet Mesh Tote Bag | Free Pattern & Video Tutorial
This crochet mesh tote bag takes only 2 hours to make because of the open, mesh pattern and chunky yarn it uses. Even though it’s quick to work up, it’s super cute and will become a summer staple in your closet!
Follow along with this free written pattern, or watch the video tutorial to make your very own crochet mesh tote bag!
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Crochet Mesh Tote Bag Tutorial
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Pattern Information
Materials
- 130 grams/142 yards of medium weight tube yarn (Cuddle Craft Tube in “Desert Dune”)
- 6mm Clover Amour crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
Crochet Abbreviations
ch = chain
ch2-sp = chain-2-space (space under a chain 2)
dc = double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
inc = increase (2 double crochets into 1 stitch)
rep = repeat
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
Gauge
7 rows of 5 squares makes a 10 x 10 centimeter (4″ x 4″) square
Dimensions
*includes instructions to adjust sizing
Base: 29 centimeters wide x 8 centimeters deep (11.4 x 3.1 inches)
Body (excluding straps and base): 26.5 centimeters wide x 19 centimeters long (10.4 x 7.5 inches)
Total: 26.5 centimeters wide x 43 centimeters long (10.4 x 16.9 inches)
Notes and Tips
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms
- The number in (parentheses) at the end of each row is the stitch count after finishing that row
- Italicized notes tell you what to change to adjust the size
Base:
- The chain 2 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a double crochet
- The slip stitch at the end of each round goes into the first stitch of that round
- The first stitch of every new round goes into the same stitch we slip stitched to in the previous round
Body:
- The chain 5 at the beginning of each round counts as a double crochet, chain 2
- The slip stitch at the end of each round goes into the 3rd chain down on the chain 5
Straps:
- The chain 4 at the beginning of Rows 1-10 counts as a double crochet, chain 1
- The second leg of the dc2tog will go into the 2nd chain down on the chain 4
- The chain 4 at the beginning of Rows 11-16 counts as a double crochet, chain 2
- The last double crochet of Rows 11-16 will go into the 3rd chain down on the chain 4
Crochet Mesh Tote Bag Pattern
Base
Foundation: Make a slipknot, ch28
Note: You can change the number of chains so that it is about 20 centimeters/7.9 inches long. The number of chains must be a multiple of 3, plus 4.
Round 1: dc6 in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 24 ch, dc6 in last ch, rotate your foundation chain to work along the underside, dc in next 24 ch, sl st (60)
To minimize the holes from the 6 dc in the first and last ch, place the last dc into a space below the ch. See the video tutorial.
Place your st marker in the first dc into the last ch and move it up every round. You won’t need to count the 24 st.
Round 2: ch2, rep[inc in next 6 st, dc in next 24 st] 2 times, sl st (72)
Round 3: ch2, *rep[dc, inc] 6 times, dc in next 24 st,* rep between **, sl st (84)
Note: Add more rounds to make a larger bag. The next round will be rep[dc in next 2 st, inc] 6 times. Continue adding a dc before the inc for every new round of the base.
Remove your stitch marker.
Body
For the body, the ch5 counts as a dc, ch2, and you’ll sl st to the 3rd ch down on the ch5.
Round 1: ch5, sk2, rep[dc, ch2, sk2] around, sl st (28 dc, 28 ch2-sp)
Now, we will be working double crochets on top of the double crochets from the previous round.
Rounds 2-15: ch5, rep[dc in next st, ch2] around, sl st
Note: For a shorter bag, do fewer rounds. For a longer bag, do more rounds.
Marking Straps
Mark the stitches on the sides of the bag. Make sure there are an equal number of squares between the stitch markers on either side.
Mark the stitch 6 squares from each stitch marker.
Do the same on the other side. You can remove the side stitch markers.
Straps
Starting on whichever side, attach your yarn to the left stitch marker.
Row 1: ch2, rep[dc in next st, ch2] until 1 st before st marker, dc2tog (11 dc, 10 ch2-sp)
The ch4 counts as a dc, ch1.
Row 2: ch4, turn, rep[dc in next st, ch2] until 2 st left, dc in next st, ch1, dc in last st (11 dc, 10 ch2-sp)
The second leg of the dc2tog will go into the 2nd ch down on the ch4.
Row 3: ch2, turn, rep[dc in next st, ch2] until 2 st left, dc2tog (9 dc, 8 ch2-sp)
Rows 4-10: rep[Row 2, Row 3] (8 ch2-sp, 6 ch2-sp, 6 ch2-sp, 4 ch2-sp, 4 ch2-sp, 2 ch2-sp, 2 ch2-sp)
This means Row 4 is a repeat of Row 2, Row 5 is a repeat of Row 3, Row 6 is a repeat of Row 2, and so on.
The ch4 counts as a dc, ch2. The last dc will go into the 3rd ch down on the ch4.
Rows 11-16: ch4, turn, dc in next st, ch2, dc in next st (3 dc, 2 ch2-sp)
Fasten off with a 10 inch/25 centimeter long loose end.
Flip the bag so the finished strap is on the right side. Attach your yarn to the stitch marker on the top layer. Repeat Rows 1-16 for your second strap.
Fasten off.
Sewing Straps Together
With the long loose end, whip stitch each stitch and chain on the last rows of each strap together. Tie a double knot to secure the seam.
Finished Crochet Mesh Tote Bag
Weave in your loose ends and your crochet mesh tote is finished!
