Crochet Shoulder Tote Bag Tutorial _ Crochet Mesh Tote Bag

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Hana Crochet Channel. Today I'm going to show you how to crochet this cute and stylish shoulder bag step by step. This bag features a simple yet beautiful textured pattern paired with a soft bow detail that adds a lovely touch. The best part is that this bag is very easy and quick to crochet making it perfect even for beginners or as a relaxing weekend The finished bag body measures about 12 by 8 by 4 inches which is approximately 30 by 20 by 10 centimeters. It's roomy enough to carry your everyday essentials while still looking lightweight and elegant. For this project I'm using twisted cotton yarn which is a medium weight yarn. I'll be using about 11 ounces of brown yarn or roughly 300 grams. Of course you can use any yarn you like but I really recommend choosing something a little sturdier. I'm using a four millimeter crochet hook and you'll also need a few basic tools. A pair of scissors, a yarn needle, a stitch marker to help mark your rounds and a measuring tape. All right let's get started. First we're going to make the base of the bag. We'll begin with a slip knot and now we're going to chain 34 for the foundation row. I finished my 34 chains. My chain is 8 inches long which is roughly 20 centimeters. If you'd like to adjust it just make sure the total number of stitches is a multiple of three plus one. Now here is the first chain from the hook. Place a stitch marker here. For row one we're going to chain four. This chain four counts as your first double crochet. Then make one double crochet into the back bump of the chain stitch like this. Continue making one double crochet into each of the next stitches. We'll have a total of 35 double crochets in this row including the chain four. I finished my first row. To start row two we're going to chain three, turn your work, skip this first stitch and continue making double crochets into each stitch across. I finished my 33 double crochets for this row including the chain three. Now continue with the 34th double crochet. The last double crochet of this row will be made into the fourth chain of the previous row. Row three and all the following rows will be similar to row two. We're going to chain three, turn your work, skip the first stitch and continue making double crochets across. The last double crochet of each row will be made into the third chain of the previous row. Continue repeating this until you complete nine rows for the base of the bag. I've completed my nine rows. My base measures about nine by four inches which is roughly 22.5 by 10 centimeters. If you'd like to adjust the depth make sure the number of rows is a multiple of three. Now let's move on to the first round of body. First we're going to chain three. These three chains count as one double crochet. Then make two more double crochets into the same stitch where we made the chain three. Next continue making two double crochets into each gap across. In the last gap of this first side we're also going to make two double crochets. Since this gap connects to the first stitch of the next side, continue making three more double crochets into the same gap. So we'll have a total of five double crochets in this corner. Then continue making one double crochet into each stitch for the next 33 stitches. I've completed my 32 double crochets. Now continue with the 33rd double crochet. Then make five double crochets into the corner space. Next continue making two double crochets into each gap across. When we reach the next corner we'll make five double crochets again. Then continue making one double crochet into each stitch for the remaining 33 stitches. I've completed the last double crochet of round one. Now let's take a quick look at the stitch pattern for this round. First we have three double crochets in the same stitch. Next two double crochets in each gap across eight rows. Then five double crochets in the corner space. After that 33 double crochets along the next side. Repeat the same stitch pattern for the remaining sides. For this round we have a total of 114 double crochets. To close this round make a slip stitch into the third chain. To begin round two we're going to chain three again. These three chains also count as one double crochet. Then make one double crochet into the next stitch. Chain one and skip one stitch. Continue with two double crochets. Chain one and skip one stitch. Repeat this pattern all the way around. We'll have a total of 38 pattern repeats in each round. I've completed 37 pattern repeats. Now let's continue with the last repeat. Then make a slip stitch into the third chain to close the round. Round three and all the following rounds of the bag body will begin the same way. Chain three. Then make one double crochet into the next stitch. Chain one and skip one stitch. Continue with the pattern. Two double crochets. Chain one. Skip one stitch. Repeat this all the way around. I've almost reached the end of round three. Now let's finish this round. Then continue making more rounds until the bag body reaches your desired height. I've completed 17 rounds of the bag body. Now we'll continue with the top edge of the bag. Make one single crochet into the next stitch. Place a stitch marker here. Skip the chain stitch from the previous round. Then make two single crochets into the next two double crochets from the previous round. That means we'll only crochet single crochets into the double crochets from the previous round. Repeat this pattern all the way around. I've reached near the end of this round. Now continue making the remaining single crochets. Then remove the stitch marker. Continue by making one single crochet into this marked stitch to begin the next round. Place the marker here again. For this round, simply make one single crochet into each stitch. Continue all the way around. At the end of the round, leave the last stitch unworked and finish off the round. Now cut the yarn, leaving about a five inch tail. Pull the yarn through and thread it onto a yarn needle. Insert the needle into the first stitch of the previous round. Then insert the needle through the middle of the V of the single crochet stitch we just made. Pull the yarn tight. Then weave in the end neatly inside the stitches. And now the bag body is complete. My bag body measures about 12 by 8 inches, which is approximately 30 by 20 centimeters. Now we'll move on to the bag straps. Leave a long yarn tail so we can sew the straps onto the bag body later. Wrap the yarn around your fingers and start by making a slip knot. Then chain two. Try to crochet loosely to make it easier to work with. Skip the chain closest to the hook and make one single crochet into the remaining chain. Twist the cord like this. Then insert your hook into the side loop underneath. Pull up a loop and make one single crochet. Twist the cord again. Now you can see two side loops. Insert your hook into this spot. Pull up a loop and make another single crochet. Continue twisting the cord and repeating the same steps until you reach your desired strap length. I'm going to make this strap 24 inches long, which is about 60 centimeters. I've reached my desired length. Cut the yarn, leave a long tail, and pull the yarn through. Repeat the same steps for the second strap. After finishing both bag straps, we'll determine where to attach them. First, straighten the bottom of the bag and arrange it evenly so the base and both sides are balanced. Then count inward from the outer edge of the bag body. One, two, three, four. Place a stitch marker at this position. Repeat the same for the remaining positions. Now thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle. Sew a few stitches to secure this end of the strap first. Then place it onto the marked position inside the top edge of the bag like this. After that, sew the strap securely onto the top edge of the bag. Make a knot to secure it firmly and weave in the remaining yarn neatly. After sewing one side, straighten the strap and continue sewing the other end onto the next marked position. Repeat the same steps for the second strap. Thank you so much for crocheting with me today. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and love your new bag. In the next video, I'll show you how to crochet the cute bow decoration for this bag, so don't forget to come back and watch it. See you in the next video. Bye!