Crochet Beach Bag

Looking for the perfect accessory that combines style and functionality for your beach days? Look no further than the Crochet Beach Bag! This versatile and trendy bag is not only a fashion statement but also a practical must-have for carrying all your beach essentials. With its intricate crochet design and sturdy construction, this bag is sure to catch eyes and withstand the sandy adventures ahead. Whether you're heading to the beach, pool, or simply strolling around town, this Crochet Beach Bag will be your go-to companion for a sunny day out. Fill it with your sunscreen, towel, snacks, and a good book, and you're all set to soak up the sun in style!

SIZES

15" (38 cm) wide x 8" (20.5 cm) deep x 16" (40.5 cm) high

GAUGE

12 dc and 6 rows using 2 strands of yarn tog = 4" (10 cm)

Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain correct gauge.

SPECIAL PATTERN

Stripe pattern: With A, work 2 rows. With B, work 2 rows. With A, work 2 rows. With C, work 2 rows.

NOTES

To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw loop of next color through 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in next color.

Bag can also be crocheted using Lily® Sugar'n Cream Ombres, but add one ball of each color.

MATERIALS

Yarn*:

6 balls of 00001 White (contrast A)

5 balls of 00095 Red (contrast B)

6 balls of 00028 Delft Blue (contrast C)

Crochet hook: H-8 (5 mm)

Large-eyed blunt needle

*Spinrite® Lily® Sugar'n Cream yarn was used for this project.

INSTRUCTIONS

Front and Back Panels (Make 2)

With 2 strands of C held tog, ch 49.

**Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 3 ch. *1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of next 8 ch. Rep from * to last 8 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of next 4 ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in first sc (counts as 2 dc). *1 dc in each of next 3 sc. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw a loop through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook—Dc2tog made. Dc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. (2 dc in next sc) twice. Rep from *, ending with: 2 dc in next sc. Join A. Turn.

Row 3: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in first dc. *1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - Sc2tog made. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (2 sc in next dc) twice. Rep from *, ending with 2 sc in top of turning ch. Turn.**

First 3 rows of Stripe Pat are completed. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures approx 14 ins [35.5 cm], ending with 2 rows of B.

Next row: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in first dc. *1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc.* 2 sc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * to * once more. 2 sc in top of turning ch. Turn.

Next row: Ch 3. 1 dc in first sc (counts as 2 dc). *1 dc in each of next 3 sc. (Dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. 6 dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. (Dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. *2 dc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to * once more. 2 dc in last sc. Join C. Turn.

Work a further 2 rows in pat. Fasten off.

Side Panels (Make 2).

With 2 strands of C tog, ch 37.

Work from ** to ** as given for Front and Back Panels. Cont in Stripe Pat until work from beg measures 16" (40.5 cm). Fasten off.

Join Panels

Arrange Panels to form a rectangle, having Side Panels opposite each other. With WS of 2 Panels tog, join 2 strands of B with sl st to top left corner. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 row of sc evenly along side edge. Fasten off. Rep for rem Panels.

Base

With 2 strands of C, ch 49.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn—48 sc.

Row 2: ending with a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Join Base to Panels

With RS of Base facing, place lower edge of joined Panels behind Base with WS of work tog, aligning corners of Base with joining rows of Panels.

Next rnd: Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 rnd of sc evenly around all 4 sides of Base. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Top Edging

With RS of work facing, join 2 strands of B with sl st to any corner of top edge. Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 rnd of reverse sc evenly around top edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Handles (Make 2).

With 2 strands of B, ch 95 loosely.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn—94 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Rep last row once more. Fasten off.

Finishing

With RS of Tote facing, push ends of Handle through slits of Front Panel to WS. Sew ends together. Hold halves of Handle together and wrap center 4" (10 cm) of Handle with 2 strands of A. Fasten ends securely. Repeat for Back Panel.