This free crochet bag pattern will become your new favorite bag for summer! The Harbor Bag is classic and modern in style, making it super versatile and functional. With plenty of room, this tote bag is incredibly durable. The use of a small crochet hook, double stranded yarn, and a double base ensures that this bag is very stable and reliable.
The Harbor Bag was inspired by the wide, woven bags that I have been seeing all over Pinterest (here and here). I couldn’t get this beautiful bag design out of my head. I have always admired woven bags for their natural simplicity and effortless style.
As I tend to do with most things that I love, I look for ways to make it. After just a few attempts, I am beyond thrilled with how this beautiful design turned out! This free crochet bag pattern utilizes basic stitches to achieve the lovely woven look.
While this bag does not have the stiff durability of most woven bags, it is equally durable in its structure. I was very intentional in designing this tote because I wanted it to be dependable with a tight fabric that would not allow its contents to escape. Additionally, the Harbor Bag features a double base to minimize stretching and increase the amount of weight that it can handle.
I genuinely love the additional element of style the leather handles add. I really think it’s the leather straps that take this free crochet bag pattern from looking handmade to store bought. While the leather handles serve as a style purpose, they also add more durability to the bag! Securely fastened to the bag, these handles won’t stretch at all.
The last element of the Harbor Bag that I wanted to highlight was the yarn! I used one of my absolute favorite yarns for bags for this design. Lion Brand Rewind is a bulky (category 5) tape yarn made from polyester and viscose. I cannot express enough how soft this yarn it! Rewind is truly a joy to crochet with, and when double stranded, it creates a dense fabric that is perfect for bags! This yarn is available in some beautiful colors, but I love using to Willow color for a natural look to imitate the woven bags.
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Materials
Yarn: 675 of bulky weight (category 5) yarn held together (the yardage is the total amount needed for both strands). The sample used 4 skeins of Lion Brand Rewind in Willow
Hook: US J/6.00mm crochet hook
You will also need:
- Tapestry needle
- 24-inch Leather Straps
- Needle and thread for the straps
Notes
- The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
- This bag is worked bottom up, in the round.
- Leather straps are optional, however they do add more durability. But they can be substituted for crochet straps.
Skill Level: Easy
Measurements:
Measurements are approximate. When laid flat:
Widest point: 17 inches
Height: 10 inches
Gauge: Approximately 7 rows of 7 sc = 2 inches
Stitches Used:
Sl st: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Pattern
Base
The base is worked in an oval shape. Ch 21
Round 1: 1 sc in every ch around the foundation ch, work 3 sc on either side of the ch. (44). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 2: 1 sc in 19 sts. Work 2 sc in the next 3 sts. 1 sc in 19 sts. Work 2 sc in the next 3 sts. (50). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 3: 1 sc in 19 sts. Work 2 sc in 2 sts, 3 sc in st, 2 sc in 2 sts. 1 sc in 20 sts. Work 2 sc in 2 sts, 3 sc in st, 2 sc in 2 sts. 1 sc in last st. (62). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 4: 1 sc in 22 sts. Work 2 sc in 2 sts, 3 sc in st, 2 sc in 2 sts. 1 sc in 26 sti. Work 2 sc in 2 sts, 3 sc in st, 2 sc in 2 sts. 1 sc in last 4 sts. (74). Sl st into first st.
Fasten off first base. Do NOT fasten off for the second base.
Lay the 2 bases on top of each other. Sl st through the 2 bases. Ch 1.
Round 5: Working through BOTH bases, hdc around (74). Sl st into first st, ch 1
Bag
NOTE: From now only every st will be worked in the third loop only of every st (indicated by the arrow in the picture on below)
Round 1: 1 hdc in 26 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 32 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 6 sts (80). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 2-3: 1 hdc in every st (80). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 4: 1 hdc in 28 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 35 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 7 sts (86). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 5-6: 1 hdc in every st (86). sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 7: 1 hdc in 29 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 38 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 9 sts (92). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 8-9: 1 hdc in every st (92). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 10:1 hdc in 31 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 41 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 10 sts (98). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 11-12: 1 hdc in every st (98). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 13: 1 hdc in 32 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 44 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 11 sts (104). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 14-15: 1 hdc in every st (104). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 16: 1 hdc in 35 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 47 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 12 sts (110). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 17-18: 1 hdc in every st (110). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 19: 1 hdc in 37 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 50 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 13 sts (116). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 20-23: 1 hdc in every st (116). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 24: 1 hdc in 35 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in next 53 sts. 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st, 1 hdc in st, 2 hdc in st. 1 hdc in last 14 sts (122). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 25-28: 1 hdc in every st (122). Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 29: Sl st into every st around
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Lay the bag flat and sew one of the strap on (1 inch down from the top of the bag and 5.5 inches apart from each other). Flip the back over and sew the other strap on. Make sure the straps are lined up with each other.
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet bag pattern! Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@stitchberryblog) with your Harbor Bag, I would love to see it!
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