Seamless Beach Bag: UPDATED

Last year, I welcomed Lucy from Crafting by Lucy to the blog with a beautiful Summery seamless crochet bag pattern. There was a small technical error with the blog post, which meant it wasn’t displaying correctly for some people. So, I’m very pleased to announce, I’ve now updated the pattern and made sure the website plays nicely this time! This crochet tote bag is just so bright and beautiful, it’s the perfect partner to beach picnics and sea swims…if the weather gets warm enough!

As this is a guest post, Bella Coco Crochet is unable to answer any queries. If you have a question, please contact the designer directly and they will be happy to help you.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

5mm Crochet Hook 

Yarn A – Yarn and Colours Epic Yarn  50g x 4 – Shade 002 Cream  

Yarn B – Yarn and Colours Epic Yarn  50g x 2 – Shade 037 Cotton Candy

Yarn C – Yarn and Colours Epic Yarn  50g x 2 – Shade 074 Opaline Glass

Yarn D – Yarn and Colours Epic Yarn  50g x 2 – Shade 052 Orchid

Yarn E – Yarn and Colours Epic Yarn  50g x 2 – Shade 015 Mustard 

Darning Needle

Stitch Markers 

GAUGE & SIZE

The body of your crochet bag once folded will measure approximately 35cm in length and 34cm in width.

Each strap once attached to your bag should measure approximately 85cm in length and 7cm in width.

NOTES

Written in UK terms

This crochet bag is worked in 3 pieces, 1 main body and 2 bag handles. The body of the bag is worked in long continuous rows which will be folded in half and seamed at the sides. 

TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through.

Half treble (htr) – Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

Double crochet (DC) – Insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have two loops on the hook) yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops on the hook.

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SEAMLESS BEACH BAG PATTERN

Using Yarn A begin with a 110 ch + 2 for turning.

Row 1 – htr in the 2nd ch from your hook.  Work a htr in each remaining st from your foundation chain. (110 sts)
Row 2 – 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 3 – 5 – Repeat row 2
Row 6 – Change to Yarn B, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 7 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn B
Row 8 – Change to Yarn C, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 9 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn C
Row 10 – Change to Yarn D, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 11– 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn D
Row 12 – Change to Yarn E, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 13 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn E
Row 14  – Change to Yarn A, 2ch, htr in each sts across (110sts)
Row 15-28 – 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)

15 rows of Yarn A in cream (middle section of bag)

Begin the next section

Row 29  – Change to Yarn E, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 30 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn E
Row 31 – Change to Yarn D, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 32 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn D
Row 33  – Change to Yarn C, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 34 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn C
Row 35 – Change to Yarn B, 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)
Row 36 – 2ch, htr in each st across in Yarn B
 Row 37 – Change back to Yarn A, 2ch, htr in each st across (110sts)
Row 38 – 41 – 2ch, htr in each st across (110 sts)

Secure your last st but do not fasten off your yarn.

Use two stitch markers to fold your work in half.  Use your stitch markers to join the top of your edges together now begin joining the sides of your bag.

Starting from the bottom work 1 dc in each st along the side of your bag until you reach the top. Secure with a sl stitch then fasten off your work. 

Repeat this on the opposite side of your bag by joining your yarn at the bottom of your bag and working along the second side edge with 1 dc in each stitch.  Secure with a sl stitch and fasten off your work.

Sew in any loose ends.  The body of your bag is now complete.

HANDLES

Make 2 

Colour Chart For Handles

Using Yarn A begin with a foundation ch of  130 + 2 for turning.

Row 1 – htr into the third ch from your hook, htr in the next 49 sts, 1dc in each of the next 30 sts, htr in the remaining 50 sts across to the end of your foundation ch (130 sts)

Row 2 – Change to Yarn B, 2ch, 1 htr in each of the next 50 sts, 1dc in each of the next 30 sts, 1htr in each of the remaining sts to the end of the row (130 sts)

Row 3 – 5 – Repeat Row 2

Row 6 – Change to Yarn C, 2ch, 1 htr in each of the next 50 sts, 1dc in each of the next 30 sts, 1htr in each of the remaining sts to the end of the row (130 sts), htr in each st across (130 sts) 

Row 7 – 9 – Repeat Row 6 

Row 10 – Change to Yarn D, 2ch, 1 htr in each of the next 50 sts, 1dc in each of the next 30 sts, 1htr in each of the remaining sts to the end of the row (130 sts)

Row 11 – 13 – Repeat Row 10 

Row 14 – Change to Yarn E, 2ch, 1 htr in each of the next 50 sts, 1dc in each of the next 30 sts, 1htr in each of the remaining sts to the end of the row (130 sts)

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Row 15 – 17 – Repeat Row 14

Secure your work and fasten off.  You have now completed your first handle. 

ATTACHING YOUR HANDLES

Use your stitch markers to secure your handles to the body of your bag ensuring you line up each colour of your stripes.  Leave at least 2cm of the handle on the inside of your work to ensure the colours line up perfectly.

Cut a length of yarn in each colour approximately 12cm and sew through each relevant colour secure with knot on the inside of the bag.  You can then secure your straps using the relevant colour by sewing the handles on.

Ensure your handles are lined up correctly on each side of the bag. 

Sew in all your loose ends once complete.  Your crochet bag is now complete and ready to take to the beach this summer! 

Enjoy!  

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