The Shoreline Seeker Tote – Crochet Tote Bag Free Pattern

Raise your hand if you can’t wait until the warmer weather gets here! ✋ We have been getting some pretty crazy weather here this spring and it has had me longing for the long, hot days of summer. In preparation for our family trips to the beach, I wanted to create a crochet tote bag free pattern that was big enough to carry everything we need for a trip to the beach. So I created the Shoreline Seeker Tote.

This crochet tote bag free pattern is a fun and quick project using Bernat Maker Home Dec. It is a cotton and nylon blend bulky (size 5) yarn which is just like a t-shirt yarn. Since it has a tubular construction, it doesn’t have plies to split while you’re crocheting. It is machine washable (which, as a mom, I absolutely love) and i thoroughly enjoyed working with it.

Don’t lose it! Add it to your Ravelry Queue HERE.

The length of the strap is long enough to be worn across the body but still short enough to be worn on just one shoulder. You can adjust the length of the strap by adding or omitting rows.

Save it to Pinterest for later SAVE

I found these really cute word bands when I was at Michaels a little while ago and I thought they would look great as a tag. The one that I added to my bag says “Enjoy the Journey” which really spoke to me. If you have ever vacationed with young kids, you can sometimes feel like you need a vacation from your vacation by the end. It can be hard to relax when you’re running after little ones. So I added this specific tag to my bag as a reminder to slow down and enjoy the journey with my kids when on vacation. This time with them is short and sweet so I need that reminder to enjoy the craziness while I can.

Get an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of the Shoreline Seeker Tote pattern HERE on Etsy or HERE on Ravelry.

I’m being featured in the E’claire Makery Spring Fashion Blog Hop. See all the other featured patterns HERE.

Skill Level:

• Beginner
  

Supplies:

• 2 skeins of Bernat Maker Home Dec in Aqua
• 5 mm crochet hook
• 8 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Optional: Tim Holtz Idea-ology Word Band
• Scissors
  

Abbreviations:

• CH = Chain
• SL ST = slip stitch
• SC = Single Crochet
• FHDC = Foundation Half Double Crochet (Check out my tutorial HERE)
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• FO = Finish Off

Finished size:

• 16.5 inches tall x 21.5 inches wide.

Gauge:

• 13 sts across x 9 rows = 4” square

Crochet Tote Bag FreePattern – Shoreline Seeker Tote:

Bag Body:

Row 1: FHDC 99 or CH100 and HDC in the 2nd CH from the hook and each st. across. CH1 and turn. (99)
Row 2: HDC 2, CH1, Skip 1, *HDC 1, CH1, Skip 1* repeat 47 times.  HDC 2.  CH 1 and turn. (99)
Row 3: HDC in the first two stitches.  HDC in the CH space.  *HDC in the next stitch.  HDC in the CH space* repeat 47 times.  HDC in the last two stitches.  CH 1 and turn. (99)
Rows 4 – 49: Alternate Row 2 and 3 (99)
fter you have chained 1 and turned on row 49, fold the bag in half (with right sides together) bringing the left side of Row 49 together with the right side of Row 49.  SL ST the two sides together to create a seam.  Cut Yarn.  Reattach yarn on the other short end of the rectangle in the first stitch of your foundation row.  SL ST the two sides together to create a seam.  FO and weave in ends.

If you would like to support my blog, you can do so by doing your regular shopping on Amazon. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases made through my Amazon link, which in turn helps to support the blog so I can keep bringing you patterns and great content like this for free.

Trim and Strap:

Row 1: Reattach yarn at the top of the bag near the seam and SC 100 evenly around the top of the bag.  Do not join.
Row 2: Continue working in the round, HDC in each stitch around (100)
Row 3: HDC around. (100)
Row 4: Switch to 5.5mm hook. This will start the strap.  SC 6. CH 1 and turn. 
Row 5: SC 10.  CH 1 and turn.
Rows 6 -96: SC across.  CH 1 and turn (10)
Row 97: SC across.  FO leaving a long tail to sew the strap to the other side of the bag.
Count 40 stitches to the left of the first stitch of your strap and place a stitch marker.  Place a stitch marker in the 10^th stitch away from the first stitch marker.  Line up the unfinished end of your strap with your stitch markers that you placed on the body of the bag (taking care not to twist the strap) and sew the strap to the body of the bag.

Optional: If using the word band, sew the word band onto the side of your bag.  I placed mine in the center of the trim.

I hope you enjoyed making your Shoreline Seeker Tote. Please remember to pin and share this post.

Want to make another crochet bag? Check out my free crochet patterns for The Vendbar Tote, The Rainbow Saver Tote and the Bobblelicious Bag. A listing of all my free crochet patterns can be found HERE.

Disclaimer:

Feel free to sell the item created by this pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my blog: www.theloopylamb.com. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own original design.  Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.   

I’d love to see your finished items!  Please share your finished makes by tagging the pattern on Ravelry, sharing it to our Facebook page or Instagram.  Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheLoopyLamb
Instagram:  www.instagram.com/TheLoopyLamb
Youtube: Subscribe to my YouTube channel
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/theloopylamb
Newsletter: Sign up for my newsletter!