Free Seaside Stripes Beach Bag Crochet Pattern
An intermediate-level crochet project worked with a US G/6 (4.25 mm) / UK 7 / 4.25 mm hook. Worked in the round.
Get ready for a day by the sea with this stylish and practical beach bag. The Seaside Stripes Beach Bag features a fun striped design that is perfect for carrying your essentials in style.
CrochetIntermediate
Materials
Hook
US G/6 (4.25 mm) / UK 7 / 4.25 mm
Gauge
20 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Notes
- Bag is worked in the round from the bottom up.
- Change colors every 2 rows to create the striped effect.
- Feel free to customize the size of the bag by adjusting the number of stitches.
Pattern
- Round 1: With color A, make a magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with a slip stitch to first sc. (8 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with a slip stitch to first sc. (16 sc)
- Continue increasing in this manner until the base of the bag is the desired size.
- Work even in sc until the bag measures 10" (25 cm) from the base.
- Begin striping pattern: Change to color B, sc in each st around for 2 rows.
- Change to color C, sc in each st around for 2 rows.
- Continue striping pattern until the bag measures 12" (30 cm) from the base.
- Shape handles: At the top of the bag, skip center 20 stitches, join yarn at next st.
- Handle Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 20 sts.
- Handle Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sc in each st across.
- Repeat Handle Row 2 until handle measures desired length.
- Fasten off and repeat handle on the other side of the bag.
- Weave in ends and enjoy your Seaside Stripes Beach Bag!