If you want a crochet bag that’s stylish and useful, give the Starling Handbag by Alice Merlino a shot. This tote is perfect for daily use, making it a hit with those who enjoy crafting practical accessories. Whether you’re after a strong market bag or a tote for your yarn projects, this pattern fits the bill with its simple style.
How Big Is the Finished Starling Handbag?
This crochet tote bag pattern comes in several sizes, so you can make just the right one for you:
- Small 6.25″ x 9.5″ x 2.5″ – perfect for your wallet, phone, and keys.
- Medium 7.5″ x 12″ x 3.5″ – gives enough room for a book or a tablet.
- Large 8″ x 13.5″ x 4″ – can carry groceries, yarn crafts, or even beach stuff.
The best part is that you can easily tweak the pattern. Just add some extra rows to make it deeper or wider to fit your needs.
Yarn Choices for a Durable Crochet Tote
When picking yarn for the Starling Handbag, you want it to be strong. This bag will carry everyday things, so sturdy yarn is a must so it doesn’t lose its shape. Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids – a worsted-weight cotton – is recommended since it offers good structure and strength.
How to Crochet This Bag Pattern
Wondering how to crochet a tote bag? This pattern starts with a foundation chain, followed by single crochet stitches to make a solid base. Then, you keep on with single crochets for the sides. The repeating stitch pattern makes it easy and quite relaxing to do.
If you want to customize your bag, you can add rows of double crochet to the sides for a looser structure, like in Schwammrs’ version of this bag project. Adding some woven ribbon through the stitches can give a nice decorative touch.
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