Large Beach Bag Crochet Pattern (Greek-Inspired Design)
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.Add a touch of Mediterranean charm to your summer accessories with this large beach bag crochet pattern, inspired by the classic Greek Evil Eye symbol.
If you’ve ever visited Greece, you’ve likely seen this circular motif adorning jewelry, pottery, charms, and even clothing.
Known for bringing protection and good energy, this design brings both function and flair to your beach days.
Whether you choose a bold single color or follow the four-color gradient shown in the pattern, this oversized tote is sure to stand out.
It’s perfect for vacations, beach trips, or days by the pool—carrying everything from towels and sunscreen to snacks and water bottles (and yes, even your partner’s towel too!).
Scroll down to view the free pattern or grab the ad-free printable PDF pattern in my shop here.
A Beginner-Friendly Beach Bag Pattern
This is a great project for advanced beginners who are ready to expand their skills.
You’ll learn how to crochet a flat circle—an essential technique that helps build confidence for future projects.
The bag is worked in three pieces: two identical circles (front and back) and a wide side/bottom panel to give it structure and depth.
Each circular panel is made by crocheting in the round using single crochet stitches, increasing every other round to maintain a flat shape.
While there is some stitch counting involved, it’s straightforward and beginner-friendly.
The Yarn + Tools You’ll Need
This bag is made using mixtape yarn—a strong, soft yarn similar to t-shirt yarn—making the final tote both durable and lightweight.
You can find this yarn in many craft stores or online. A 10mm (US N/15) crochet hook is used to work up the bag quickly, making it a fast and satisfying project.
Once the three panels are complete, they’re seamed together using single crochet.
The look is finished with large bamboo handles, stitched securely into place, giving the bag a polished, boho-inspired finish.
Materials List
Yarn
- 4 x Mixtape Yarn (super bulky)
- Substitute yarns: Lion Brand – fast track yarn, Wool and the gang – mixtape yarn, YarnArt – ribbon.
You can look at the Hobbii website for their similar mixtape yarn – Ribbon in the following colors: Light Sand, white, sky blue, and navy blue.
Hook
- 10 mm (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 in diameter.
Large Beach Bag Crochet Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
If you struggle to find the best beach bags, perhaps with pockets, a water-resistant fabric, a strong closure, and more…
Then why not make your own?!
This large crochet beach bag is a fabric bag that will turn heads on your vacation or at the resort.
This designated beach bag is not waterproof, does not have pockets (although you could add them if you wanted to), and has no closure.
But it is large enough to hold your bottle opener, tablet, beach toys, sunglasses, and other valuables.
The shoulder straps are bamboo circular handles, which you could also adapt to your own personal style, choosing other shapes of handles.
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.
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Abbreviations
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 – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)
- St(s) – stitch(es)
- Ch – chain
- Cont – Continue
- PM – Place marker
- Rep – repeat
- Sc – single crochet
- Sl st – slip stitch
- SS – Slip stitch
Pattern Instructions
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 the 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 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 them.
The bag will now be ready to use!
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Helpful Resources
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner.
- You should be comfortable making a slip knot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
- It would help if you were comfortable working single crochet (how to single crochet (SC)).
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
- And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).
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Do you have the pattern for the Circle Bag in a knitting pattern or just crochet?
Thanks………….karen
Hello Karen, I just have the crochet pattern – it’s part of my summer bag series. Thanks for checking it out! Louise 🙂
What if I don’t want the bag that big, what other yarn would you recommend to use.
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 🙂
I’m loving this bag! Can you please tell me the mixtape yarn that you used as the colours are just perfect.
Hello Melinda,
I think the Lion Brand Fastrack yarn that I used is now discontinued.
You can try looking at the Hobbii website at their similar mixtape yarn – Ribbon in the following colors:
Light sand, white, sky blue, and navy blue.
They have quite a range of colors, so lots to choose from.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Thank you! Perfect 🙂