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A lightweight crochet net bag like this works well for everyday use. Designed as a medium-sized shoulder bag, it sits somewhere between a handbag and a tote, making it practical for carrying small essentials without feeling too bulky. The finished size is approximately 17 cm / 6.7″ in height, 27 cm / 10.6″ in width, and 9 cm / 3.54″ in depth, giving it a compact but useful shape.
The pattern is simple and beginner-friendly, with clear step-by-step instructions and photos to guide you through each stage. It uses basic stitches and an easy mesh structure, so it comes together quickly and doesn’t require much experience. The construction is straightforward, which makes it a good option if you’re looking for a relaxed project that can be finished in a short time.
The white color gives it a clean, summery look, but it can easily be adapted in other shades depending on your style. It works well as a casual everyday bag, a small shopping bag, or a practical handmade accessory for travel and outings.
In this post, you will find a free pattern for Summer Net Bag. Don’t forget to also check our Exclusive Patterns and our collections of Free Crochet Patterns For Summer.
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This free crochet pattern was designed exclusively for Your Crochet by Weronika Miechowicz.
About the Author
Weronika has a real passion for crocheting and enjoys creating patterns that reflect her love for handmade, seasonal projects. She shares her designs to inspire others to pick up their hooks and make something fun for themselves, their homes or gifts for their loved ones.
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Pattern Notes
This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern, and I’m using US terms.
Materials and Tools
- Fine weight yarn: YarnArt Ideal 100% cotton – color 220
- crochet hook: 3 mm
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- stitch markers
- measuring tape
Measurements
- HEIGHT: 17 cm / 6.7″
- WIDTH: 27 cm / 10.6″
- DEPTH: 9 cm / 3.54”
Stitches and Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch – chain(s)
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- slst – slip stitch
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
Notes
- In this pattern, the yarn is being held together. I was crocheting with two yarn balls at the same time to make the bag thicker.
- Puff Stitch: (yo, insert the hook into the space, pull up a loop) 3x, yo, pull through all the loops, ch 1
Summer Net Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Bottom
Slip knot, ch 42
Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook sc 41, turn
Row 2-12: sc 41, turn
Now we will start to crochet around the rectangle.
Row 13: (inc, sc 10, inc, sc 40) 2x, slst
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Walls of the bag
Row 14: ch 3, [ 2 puff sts in the same st, dc 11, 2 puff sts in the same st, (ch 1, skip 1, dc) 20x, ch 1] 2x, slst
Row 15-28: slst into puffs space, ch 3, [2 puff sts in the space, dc 11, 2 puff sts in the space, (ch 1, skip 1, dc) 20x] 2x, slst
Row 29: ch 1, sc 117 around, slst
DO NOT cut off the yarn!
Handles – make 2
Row 1: ch 1, sc 18, turn
Row 2: sc 18, turn
Row 3: dec, sc 14, dec, turn
Row 4: sc 16, turn
Row 5: dec, sc 12, dec, turn
Row 6: sc 14, turn
Row 7: dec, sc 10, dec, turn
Row 8: sc 12, turn
Row 9: dec, sc 8, dec, turn
Row 10: sc 10, turn
Row 11: dec, sc 6, dec, turn
Row 12: sc 8, turn
Row 13: dec, sc 4, dec, turn
Row 14: sc 6, turn
Row 15-44: sc 6, turn
Cut off the yarn.
To make another handle, attach the yarn above the puff st. Repeat the steps and cut off the yarn leaving a longer piece for sewing. Connect the handles together by using a tapestry needle. Cut off and weave in ends.
Your Summer Net Bag is ready!
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