Crochet Lunch Tote Bag

A crochet lunch tote bag is the perfect accessory for adding a touch of charm to your daily meals on the go! Not only does it keep your food fresh and secure, but it also adds a stylish and personal flair to your lunchtime routine. With its handmade touch and unique design, this tote bag is sure to brighten up your day and make your lunch break even more delightful. So, go ahead and add a pop of color and creativity to your lunches with a crochet lunch tote bag!

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook – I / 5.5 MM
• Yarn – Bulky (5) – Premier Candy Shop/ Sour Splash – 5.3 oz./ 147 yds.
• D Ring – 1 inch – 2 of them
• Button – 1 inch
• Yarn Needle

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)

Size

8.5 Inches Tall X 19 Inches around

Notes

• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
• Ch 3 counts as a double crochet

Pattern

RND 1: Ch 20, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in each ch across, Turn, ch 3 (18 dc)

RND 2: Dc in the next dc, and in each dc across, Turn, ch 3 (18 dc)

RND 3: Dc in the next dc, and in each dc across, Turn, Working on the side of the row, even st 5 dc, Turn working across the bottom of the rows, 1 dc in each dc, Turn Working on the other side of the row, even st 5 dc, Join to the ch 3 with a slst, ch 3 (18 + 5 + 18 + 5 = 46 dc)

RND 4: 1 dc in each dc around, Join to the ch 3 with a slst, ch 3 (46 dc)

RND 5: 1 dc in each dc around, Join to the ch 3 with a slst, ch 3 (46 dc)

RND 6 - RND 14: Repeat RND 5, Ch 1 after RND 14

RND 15: 1 sc in each dc around, Join to the 1st sc with a slst.

Forming The Button Tab

Slst in the next 18 sc, turn, ch 1, slst in the next 8 slst, turn, ch 1 (46 sc, 18 slst, 8 sc)

RND 16: 1 sc in each of the 8 sc, turn, ch 1 (8 sc)

RND 17 - RND 22: Repeat RND 16

RND 23: Sc in the 1st 2 sc, ch 4, sk 4 sc, sc in the last 2 sc, Tie off Weave in Your ends. (2 sc, ch 4, 2 sc)

Line up button on the front of the tote and sew in place.

Tote Handle

Place a D Ring at each side of the tote, with needle yarn, Sew them in place securely.

Starting with a 10-inch tail of yarn, and holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 100 chs, tie off, leaving a 10-inch tail of yarn.

RND 2: Slide the chain through both D Rings and tie securely. Trim the ends. Add tags, key chains, or charms.