Crochet Arcade Market / Beach Tote Bag Pattern

The Crochet Arcade Market / Beach Tote Bag is the ultimate combination of style and functionality. This trendy tote bag is not only perfect for a day at the beach, but it also makes a statement when you're out running errands or browsing the local market. Handcrafted with care, the crochet design adds a touch of charm and uniqueness to your ensemble.

Written Pattern

Finished Size

Height with handle strap: 57cm (22.4''); Height without handle strap: 30cm (11.8''); Width: 34cm (13.4''); Depth: 24cm (9.5'').

Skill Level

Easy to Intermediate

Materials Used

• Worsted - Aran weight cord type yarn, size 4 - medium. I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton - (250 grams / 225 meters) - 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester in color 767 (powder pink). 2 skeins (approx 420 grams / 380 meters) needed for this pattern.
• 5 mm (H) crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• st./sts - stitch / stitches
• ch - chain
• sl st. - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sc2tog - 2 single crochet together
• ( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

Instructions

Start with ch5, sl st. into first ch to form a ring. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) ring.

Round 1

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 12dc into ring. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 2dc into same st., 2dc into each st. around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 2dc into next st., (1dc into next st., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (36 sts)

Round 4

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., (1dc into next 2 sts., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (48 sts)

Round 5

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 2 sts., 2dc into next st., (1dc into next 3 sts., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (60 sts)

Round 6

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 3 sts., 2dc into next st., (1dc into next 4 sts., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (72 sts)

Round 7

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 4 sts., 2dc into next st., (1dc into next 5 sts., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (84 sts)

Round 8

ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into same st., 1dc into next 5 sts., 2dc into next st., (1dc into next 6 sts., 2dc into next st.)* repeat 11 times around. Join with a sl st. into first dc. (96 sts)

Round 9

ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 2 sts., ch3, (skip next 3 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 15 times around. Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 10

sl st. into next st., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 7dc into next ch3 space, (skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 15 times around. Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 11

sl st. into next 3 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 2 sts., ch3, (skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 15 times around. Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 12

sl st. into next st., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 7dc into next ch3 space, (skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 15 times around. Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 13 - 26

repeat Round 11 - 12.

Handle Straps

First Strap

Row 27 (wrong side)

skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, (skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 5 times. Skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 28 (right side)

turn, 7dc into next ch3 space, (skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 5 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 29

turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, (skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 4 times. Skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 30

turn, 7dc into next ch3 space, (skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 4 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 31

turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, (skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 3 times. Skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 32

turn, 7dc into next ch3 space, (skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 3 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 33

turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, (skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 2 times. Skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 34

turn, 7dc into next ch3 space, (skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space)* repeat 2 times. Skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 35

turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3, skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 36

turn, 7dc into next ch3 space, skip next st., 1sc into next st., 7dc into next ch3 space, skip next st., sl st. into last st.

Row 37

turn, skip first st., sl st. into next 4 sts., ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Row 38

turn, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), skip first st., 1sc into next st., 3sc into next ch3 space, dc2tog over last 2 sts. (5 sts)

Row 39 - 59

turn, ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc first st., 1sc into remaining 4 sts. (5 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail (approx 20 cm long) for sewing the straps.

Second Strap

With wrong side facing, skip 15 unworked sts along Round 26, join yarn to 16th st.

Row 27

ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next st., ch3, (skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 3 sts., ch3)* repeat 5 times. Skip next 5 sts., 1sc into next 2 sts.

Repeat Row 28 - 59 in the same manner as for the first strap.

Fasten off.

Bring both straps together so they line up evenly. With the wrong side facing, sew the straps together.

Sew / weave in all ends.