Crochet a Fashionable Tote Bag Purse

Crocheting a fashionable tote bag purse can be a fun and rewarding DIY project! Not only will you be able to create a unique accessory that suits your style perfectly, but you'll also get to showcase your creativity and talent. Choosing your favorite yarn colors and patterns will make your tote bag purse one-of-a-kind and truly special. Additionally, crochet projects are a great way to relax and unwind while making something practical and stylish. So grab your crochet hooks, pick out some beautiful yarn, and get ready to craft a trendy tote bag purse that you'll love to show off!

I used an I hook. You can go up or down a hook size.

The base of the purse mea­sures 10 inch­es across and 2. 5 inch­es in width.

The length is 10 and 13 inch­es, with the han­dle from top to bot­tom.

I used Caron Cakes Cream and brown medi­um worsted yarn for the base and han­dle. I love how this easy cro­chet tote bag for begin­ners turned out!

Abbre­vi­a­tion: Ch=chain Sl st=slip stitch Hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet

Rnd 1: Chain 25 plus 2 chains, hdc in the 2 nd chain from the hook, hdc in each chain to the end, work 5 in the last chain. Hdc in the next 23 stitch­es, work 4 hdc in the last stitch. Sl sti n the chain 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, work 3 hdc in the same stitch, work a hdc in the next 24 stitch­es, work 2 hdc in the next 6 stitch­es, hdc in the next 21 stitch­es, 2 hdc in the next 5 stitch­es. Sl st in the chain 3.

Rnd 3: You can stop at Rnd 2 for increas­ing or you add this round to make your base big­ger. (the dimen­sions are only for rnd 2 not rnd 3.) The dimen­sion for the added round: 3 in in width and 11 in in length for the base. You can keep going on with Rnd 3 for big­ger base if you like. Then add Rnd 4, then add your puff stitch­es. Ch 2, work 3 hdc in the same stitch, hdc in the next 28 stitch­es, in the next 9 stitch­es, work 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, Hdc in the next 27 stitch­es, in the next 5 stitch­es, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch, hdc in each stitch around. Sl st in the chain 3 to join.

Rnd 5: sl st with cream yarn off to the side of the base, Ch 2, *yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, skip two stitch­es, *Repeat around, end with sl st in the chain 2,

Rnd 6: sl st into the chain 1, ch 2, *yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, yarn over and draw up loop 3 times, ch 1, *Repeat a puff stitich in each chain 1 space of the pre­vi­ous puff stitch, so the puff stitch­es stack on top of each oth­er. end with sl st in the chain 2, Repeat for desired length. I did 10 rounds.

Rnd 7: Sl st into the chain 1 space, *sc in the puff stitch ch 1, work 2 sch in the next ch 1, *Repeat round, Sl st on the chain 3 to join. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends.

Rnds 8–9: sl st with brown yarn on the side, ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, sl st in the chain 1, Repeat for two rounds.

Rnd 9: on the side, hdc in the next 11 stitch­es, use a stitch mark­er, chain 30, skip 15 stitch­es, hdc in the next 21 stitch­es, skip 15 stitch­es, hdc in the next 8 stitch­es, sl st

Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc in the same stitch as ch 2, hdc in the next 12 stitch­es, In the han­dle, hdc in each chain across, hdc in the next 20 stitch­es, hdc in the next 30 chains from the han­dle, hdc in the next 7 stitch­es, sl st

Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in the same stitch as ch 2, hdc in each stitch across. Sl st. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this easy cro­chet tote bag for begin­ners!