This large beach bag crochet pattern has a Greek-inspired design.
If you have visited Greece – you no doubt have something with this circular eye symbol painted on – from jewellery, key chains, pottery, charms to clothing – it sure is popular!
The design is inspired by this ‘Evil Eye’ symbol – so you will have only the good vibes when wearing it!
Perfect for your beach day, this bag is large enough to carry all of your essentials.
The bamboo handles are large enough to fit over your shoulder or to carry in the crook of your elbow.
*Please scroll down for the free pattern*
A Beach Bag To Carry All Of Your Essentials
Finding a bag large enough to carry all of your beach stuff, is not always easy.
If like me you have to carry your husband’s towel too, you need a really big beach tote!
I like to take quite a bit to the beach, including the towels, SPF lotions, sea shoes, a book, etc.
An Easy Level Crochet Pattern
This crochet beach bag is great for advanced beginners because if you are relatively new to crochet, learning how to crochet a flat circle is something you will eventually need to know.
This project will show you how to create a flat circle.
You can make the bag in all one color or follow the pattern for the four color changes.
How To Crochet A Circle
The bag is made in three pieces, two circle pieces for the front and back, which are identical and a side/bottom panel.
The two circular panels of the bag are created by joining the yarn in the round and using single crochet.
The circle grows through a series of increases on every alternate round.
The pattern does involve counting and checking that you are reaching the stated number of stitches given.
You can see more patterns with crochet circles below:
- Crochet Coasters
- Crochet bag pattern (Raffia)
- Crochet bag pattern (Tiki)
- Drawstring bag crochet pattern
The Yarn
I used a mixtape yarn for this bag, which is strong and soft, like a tee-shirt yarn, this can be found in most stores or online.
It’s so great to crochet with and I used my size 10mm (US N/15) crochet hook, which made it really easy and quick to make.
The bag is seamed together using single crochet and the large bamboo bag handles are stitched on to finish.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginners.
- You should be comfortable making a slip knot and creating a chain.
- You should be comfortable working single crochet.
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns.
- And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms.
Large Beach Bag Crochet Pattern
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The pattern is written using US crochet terms and abbreviations.
You can find a free PDF of both US and UK terms and abbreviations here.
The bag shouldn’t need blocking, as the yarn is quite heavy and lies flat when the circles are complete.
Finished bag size >
- * Diameter = 20.5″ / 52cm
- * Handles = 9.5″ / 25cm diameter
Gauge = 10 sts in 12 rows in 4 inches.
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 4 x Mixtape Yarn (super bulky)
- Substitute yarns: Lion Brand – fast track yarn, Wool and the gang – mixtape yarn, YarnArt – ribbon.
Hook
- 10mm (US N/15) Crochet Hook
Notions
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Other Materials
- Bag Handles – Bamboo circle handles by Prym – 9.5 inches diameter
Abbreviations
- Ch – chain
- Cont – Continue
- PM – Place marker
- Rep – repeat
- Sc – single crochet
- Sl st – slip stitch
- SS – Slip stitch
- St(s) – stitch(es)
Time needed: 1 day, 3 hours and 30 minutes.
How To Make A Large Crochet Beach Bag
- Make The Main Round Panels
*Please note*
Do not turn at the end of the round, but continue working in a spiral, with the right side (RS) always facing.
Keep count of the sts by placing a marker (PM) on the last st of each round.
There are no turning chains in this pattern.
Yarn A – Blue
Yarn B – Light Blue
Yarn C – White
Yarn D – Light Brown
Bag Body – Round Panels – Make 2
With Yarn A – Make a 4 ch and join with an ss in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: (RS) – 1 ch; 8 sc in ring (8 sts) PM (see notes)
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 4: 1 sc in each sc
Round 5: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (36 sts)
Change to Yarn B – Round 6: 1 sc in each sc
Round 7: *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (48 sts)
Round 8: 1 sc in each sc
Round 9: *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (60 sts)
Round 10: 1 sc in each sc
Round 11: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (72 sts)
Round 12: 1 sc in each sc
Change to Yarn C – Round 13: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (84 sts)
Round 14: 1 sc in each sc
Round 15: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. (96 sts)
Round 16: 1 sc in each sc
Change to Yarn D – Round 17: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. (108 sts)
Round 18: 1 sc in each sc
Round 19: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. (120 sts)
Round 20: 1 sc in each sc
Round 21: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (132 sts)
Round 22: 1 sc in each sc
End last round with an ss, leave a loop, as this will be needed for seaming.
- Making And Attaching The Side Panels
With Yarn D – Ch 100
Ch 1, turn, sc into the second ch, then sc into every st to the end of the chain.
Ch 1, turn, sc to end.
End last row with an ss, cut yarn, and secure.
Make sure you leave a gap for the top/opening of the bag.
When you stitch the circle panel (wrong side facing you) and side panel together, use single crochet – sc into every corresponding stitch.
- Repeat For The Other Circle Panel
Repeat for the other circle panel, joining to the other side of the side panel.
Do this inside out – so that the seams are on the inside of the bag.
When you have completed stitching the circle panels to the side panel, turn the right side out.
- Attach the Bag Handle
Stitch the bamboo bag handles onto either side of the bag – around 3 inches from the top.
Weave in any loose ends and secure.
The bag will now be ready to use!
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Karen McGrath says
Do you have the pattern for the Circle Bag in a knitting pattern or just crochet?
Thanks………….karen
handylittleme says
Hello Karen, I just have the crochet pattern – it’s part of my summer bag series. Thanks for checking it out! Louise 🙂
Gigi says
What if I don’t want the bag that big, what other yarn would you recommend to use.
handylittleme says
Hello Gigi, if you want the bag to be smaller you can use a thinner tape yarn, like the Tina Tape from Wool and the Gange or raffia perhaps? This pattern could work with any number of yarns – but you will have to check for the hook size – because a 10mm hook will only work with super bulky yarns. Thanks for visiting 🙂