6 Bags & Totes Ideas to Design
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Farmers Market Tote
A sturdy, stretchy market bag with an open mesh body and a solid double-crochet base. The cotton yarn holds its shape under weight, and the handles are reinforced with extra rows for durability.
- ✓Eco-friendly reusable shopping bag
- ✓Mesh body expands to hold a full load of produce
- ✓Sturdy cotton construction with reinforced handles
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Drawstring Project Bag
A roomy drawstring bag sized to hold a skein of yarn and a work-in-progress project. Worked in the round from the bottom up in single crochet with a chain-space eyelet row near the top for threading a crocheted or ribbon drawstring.
- ✓Purpose-built to hold yarn and hooks on the go
- ✓Eyelet row creates a clean channel for the drawstring
- ✓Dense single crochet fabric protects projects inside
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Crossbody Phone Pouch
A slim, structured pouch sized for a smartphone with a long crocheted crossbody strap and a button-loop flap closure. The body is worked in tight single crochet with cotton yarn for durability, and the strap uses a narrow strip of slip stitches for strength.
- ✓Fits most smartphones with a secure flap closure
- ✓Tight gauge and cotton yarn make it durable for daily use
- ✓Long crossbody strap keeps hands free
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Sandy Shores Beach Tote
A large, open-top beach tote with a solid base, airy mesh sides, and thick rope handles threaded through reinforced grommets. The cotton body is worked in the round, transitioning from a tight single-crochet base to a chain-mesh pattern that lets sand fall through.
- ✓Mesh sides shake out sand easily
- ✓Solid base keeps items from poking through
- ✓Cotton rope handles are comfortable over the shoulder
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Granny Square Purse
A cheerful shoulder bag assembled from two large granny squares sewn together and finished with a single-crochet border and a long chain strap. The open granny stitch works up fast, and lining the inside with fabric is optional for a polished finish.
- ✓Classic granny squares in a wearable format
- ✓Only two squares to make before assembly
- ✓Endless color combinations for a custom look
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Adventure Backpack
A fully functional drawstring backpack with a fold-over flap, two adjustable shoulder straps, and an exterior slip pocket. The body is worked in tapestry crochet for a dense, colorwork fabric, and the structured rectangular base uses a double-thick layer of single crochet.
- ✓Tapestry crochet creates bold geometric colorwork
- ✓Structured double-layer base holds its shape under weight
- ✓Adjustable straps and exterior pocket for real-world use
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