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11 Free Crochet Tote Bag Patterns

Looking to elevate your accessory game while being environmentally conscious? These 11 free crochet tote bag patterns are your ticket to creating stunning, practical bags that'll turn heads wherever you go.

Whether you're hitting the market or need a reliable everyday companion, these handpicked patterns range from timeless classics to contemporary designs that'll showcase your crafting skills.

Grab your hooks and favorite yarn – it's time to create the perfect tote that combines style, sustainability, and your personal touch!

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Crochet Granny Square Bag Patterns List

1. Crochet Big Granny Square Tote Bag

This vibrant Granny Square Tote Bag features a stunning mandala-style design in rust, blue, yellow, and coral colors, complete with braided handles and decorative tassel. The classic granny square pattern is reimagined into a spacious, bohemian-style carryall perfect for everyday use.

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2. Crochet Black Granny Square Bag

This sophisticated black granny square bag features eye-catching circular motifs in vibrant colors like orange, purple, and yellow, accented with leather handles and a decorative button detail. The modern take on a classic design creates a striking contrast that's perfect for any outfit.

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3. Crochet Christmas Granny Square Tote Bag

This festive tote bag combines cheerful Christmas motifs featuring Santa Claus and a Christmas tree on light blue panels, surrounded by colorful granny squares in various patterns and a bright red handle, creating the perfect holiday shopping companion.

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4. Crochet Granny Square Bucket Bag

This elegant emerald green bucket bag features delicate flower granny squares in pastel mint, lavender, and yellow, with white lacework accents, creating a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality for everyday use.

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5. Crochet Granny Square Beach Bag

This breezy granny square beach bag features a unique triangular patchwork design in springtime colors of pink, blue, green, and cream, bordered with gray trim and finished with brown leather straps, making it a perfect companion for sunny day outings.

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6. Crochet Granny Square Bottom Bag

This vibrant chevron-patterned tote combines a sturdy navy blue base with colorful zigzag stripes in coral, yellow, mint green, and white, finished with brown leather handles, creating a playful yet practical bag that's perfect for summer adventures.

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7. Crochet Granny Square Hobo Bag

This charming hobo bag showcases delicate pink daisy motifs on a mint green background, framed by a bold orange border, creating a sweet spring-inspired accessory that's both whimsical and practical for everyday use.

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8. Crochet Heart Granny Square Tote Bag

This playful black tote bag features a pattern of whimsical hearts in pastel purple, yellow, and mint green, complemented by brown leather straps, creating a sweet yet edgy accessory that adds a pop of color to any outfit.

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9. Crochet Large Granny Square Bag

This cheerful orange tote features a garden of colorful crocheted daisies in mint green, pink, blue, and purple, arranged on an airy lace pattern base and finished with brown leather straps, creating the perfect spring-inspired carryall.

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10. Crochet Smiley Face Granny Square Tote Bag

This playful tote bag features a cheerful array of smiley faces in vibrant granny squares, combining red, blue, yellow, orange, and green borders with a charcoal gray trim, creating a fun and mood-lifting accessory for everyday use.

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11. Crochet Star Granny Square Tote Bag

This ethereal tote bag combines powder blue granny squares with golden yellow celestial motifs featuring stars, moons, and suns, complete with decorative ruffled handles, creating a dreamy accessory perfect for stargazers and whimsical fashion lovers.

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Materials Needed

Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton
Hook – 3.0mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch marker
Leather D buckle

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet Heart Granny Square Tote Bag – Step by Step

R1: (Red) Magic ring, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times, sl in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
R2: (Ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc inc), 3 dc, [(dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 3 dc] 3 times, sl in top of beginning ch-3.
R3: 2 sl, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc inc), 2 dc, change to white, 3 dc, cut white, change to red, 2 dc, [(dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 7 dc] 3 times, sl in top of beginning ch-3.
R4: 2 sl, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc inc), 2 dc, change to white, 7 dc, change to red, 2 dc, (dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 9 dc, change to white, 2 dc, (dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 2 dc, change to red, 7 dc, change to white, 2 dc, (dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 2 dc, change to red, 9 dc. Cut red.
R5: Change to white, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc inc), 15 dc, (dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 2 dc, change to red, 7 dc, change to white, 6 dc, (dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 6 dc, change to red, 3 dc, change to white, 6 dc, (dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 6 dc, change to red, 7 dc. Cut red, change to white, 2 dc, sl in top of beginning ch-3.
R6: 2 sl, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc inc), 19 dc, [(dc inc, ch 2, dc inc), 19 dc] 3 times, sl in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bag Main Body Assembly

Position the crocheted granny squares according to the image, securing with stitch markers. Follow the image sequence for seaming, using single crochet join.
Place two granny squares back-to-back, starting from diagonal braid position. Insert hook, pull up loop, begin matching stitches with single crochet. Keep your tension loose while working to maintain bag shape.
Match crossing points with single crochet as shown in image.
Continue this pattern to complete remaining sections.
Work horizontal and vertical lines with single crochet joins.
Show completed effect after two long vertical seams.
Fold at center as shown in image, use markers to shape bag.
Single crochet around bottom edge, join to first stitch.
Seam each edge with single crochet, break yarn after completing.
Repeat previous seaming method for horizontal line to complete bag construction.
Weave ends to wrong side, securing with multiple passes through nearby stitches.

Bag Opening Assembly

Start with a slip knot and chain 3. Work double crochets in sequence, incorporating previous tail ends.
Create decrease at granny square joins with one double crochet.
Complete round and join to first stitch.
Work 5 more rounds of double crochet, matching stitch for stitch.
Continue with 7 rounds of single crochet, matching each stitch.
Finish opening section, secure yarn and weave in ends.

Bag Strap Assembly

Prepare all hardware and materials needed.
Position hardware and split matching yarn for attachment.
Secure firmly with multiple reinforcement stitches. Knot securely and weave ends through surrounding stitches. Repeat process for remaining hardware pieces.
Attach straps to complete the bag.

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Notes

Crochet Tips:

From Round 3 onwards, use an invisible join when changing colors for a neater finish.

Assembly Tips:

Before joining, lay out all your squares first and arrange them to ensure your hearts are facing the right direction. Then use slip stitches to connect them for a seamless finish.