Tote bags: 6 models of this popular bag to crochet
The tote bag (from the term "to tote", which in informal English mean "to transport", that is, "to carry") has long been a must-have that never goes out of fashion with the passing of the years and the seasons. It has the characteristic of being large and spacious enough to contain everything that a daily commute requires us to have with us. It is versatile and suitable for shopping, walking, the beach and a thousand other occasions.
It is no coincidence that it has come to be commonly called a shopper or shopping bag, despite the fact that, for the fashion world, a real shopping bag was created in another form. And it also has a perfect style and design to accompany almost any outfit. Those made using crochet, in particular, are very suitable for summer and are very simple to create for crochet enthusiasts.
Take a look at the models that we suggest below and choose the one you like best to make (or have made for you).
Tutorial via dabblesandbabbles.com
Here, for example, is a simple and perfect model for the summer. It is large enough for shopping in the city or to take to the beach. However, you can choose to make it smaller, taking into account your tastes and needs. It is very colorful and suitable for all ages. A real touch of joy and color, for a very fun summer.
Another very special and practical tote is inspired by grandma's blanket patches. It is a pattern made of multicolor squares that we call the granny squares. It is a perfect bag for any season. It is ideal for the market, grocery shopping, study and free time and has a slightly gypsy-feel style that never goes amiss.
Then there are the block color ones, to be made with ecological cotton and the Celtic stitch technique that produces a dense weave and a thick and resistant fabric. To be carried by hand like a classic tote, it is ideal for any type of occasion, and being very resistant, it is also suitable for carrying heavier objects such as a laptop.
Tutorial via loopsandlovecrochet.com
A little more "beachy" in style is this one with a more subtle and pitted texture and ideally should be made in shades of white, beige and blue. These colors reflect the themes of the sea, the sky and the beach. It can be done with a combed cotton yarn and using a crochet hook with a diameter of 5 mm.
Here, instead, is a bag with a typical vintage style and with a pattern formed by shells and a worked texture to which you can add other details such as ribbons or pendants of many kinds. It can be used simply like this or can be reinforced by sewing a fabric lining inside it to make it more resistant. Roomy and fitting for many occasions, it goes perfectly with a casual style.
Tutorial via rescuedpawdesigns.com
And finally, the perforated tote bag in natural cotton is ideal for shopping and even for the beach. In whatever color you want it, its main feature is comfort. For this reason, it is a very good ecological alternative to plastic bags for shopping that is not too heavy.
What are you waiting for? Choose your favorite and run out to buy what you need to make it.
