Mesh Stitch Crochet Tote Bag Pattern

 

Mesh Stitch Crochet Tote Bag Pattern


Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 12” (30cm) wide x 11” (28cm) tall (excluding handles)


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Materials:

Yarn:

3 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Color: “Camel” or any natural beige), 100% mercerized cotton, Worsted weight (Category 4)


Hook:

4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook


Notions:

Yarn needle

Stitch markers

Scissors




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Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

sp = space

st = stitch

sk = skip



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Base (Make 1):

1. Ch 41


2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (40 sc)


3. Rows 2–8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (40 sc)


4. Do not fasten off. Continue to the mesh body.




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Mesh Body:

1. Round 1 (Setup):

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1—repeat to end of row.

At corner, work 3 dc evenly spaced around.

Continue the mesh pattern on all sides of the base, placing mesh dc-ch1 evenly, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.



2. Round 2–24 (or desired height):

Sl st to next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1—repeat all around, join with sl st at top of ch-3.

Use stitch markers at the beginning of each round if needed.





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Top Border:

1. Round 25: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp around.


2. Round 26–27: Continue with sc in each st around.


3. Fasten off and weave in ends.




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Handles (Make 2):

1. Count 10 sts in from one side edge and attach yarn.


2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts.


3. Rows 2–35 (or desired length): Ch 1, turn, sc across.


4. Attach to opposite side of bag symmetrically.


5. Repeat for the second handle.




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Finishing Touches:

Block gently with steam or shape by stuffing lightly.

Optional: Line the bag with fabric for extra structure.

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