Simple Crochet Gingham Tote Bag – Free Pattern + Video Tutorial

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Hello there! Today I am sharing a pattern A LOT of people have been waiting on for quite sometime now (since I showed on my social media that I was working on it back in early September) and its the Fall Picnic Tote Bag Pattern!

I get several comments and DM’s a week from people asking for a tutorial or when it’s going to be out and I am very happy to finally share it with y’all!

I think gingham is one of the cutest patterns EVER 😍 and I feel that is pretty much perfect for ANY season.

I’m low-key obsessed with how this tote came out, it’s just so darling, I need to make it in every color ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎. Since finishing this bag, I have used it many times, and I’m surprised with how many of my outfits it pairs well with.

NOW, enough chit-chat, let’s get started!

MATERIALS

Worsted/Medium Weight (4) Yarn:
Kale – Color A
Sage – Color B
Ivory – Color C

4.5mm Crochet Hook (my FAVORITE crochet hooks!)

Scissors

Darning Needle

Stitch Marker (I personally don’t use a stitch marker for this pattern, but if you lose track of where you started easily or you’re a beginner, stitch markers are very helpful.)

Gauge: 4″ square = 8 stitches wide x 8 rows tall (in double crochet)

STITCHES + ABBREVIATIONS

Ch = Chain

St(s) = Stitch(es)

Sl st = Slip stitch

Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Dc = Double Crochet

Rep = Repeat

MEASUREMENTS

Body of bag measures at 12 inches x 12 inches

PATTERN NOTES

*This pattern uses US crochet terms.

*Turning ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch in this pattern.

*Number of stitches indicated between <>

FALL PICNIC TOTE BAG PATTERN

Body of Bag

Ch 48

Round 1: With color A hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in each ch until you have 1 ch left, when you come to last ch, work 5 hdc into that one ch, (now you will be working on the other side of your chain) hdc each ch until you have 1 ch left, work 4 hdc into that last ch. Sl st into first hdc of the round. <100>

You can use a stitch marker to help you keep track of where you started each row.

Round 2: Ch 1, turn your work, hdc in each st until the end of the round. Sl st into the first hdc of the round. <100>

Round 3: Ch 2, turn your work, *dc 5 and before you finish your 5th dc pick up color B and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, dc 5 and before you finish your 5th pick up color A and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, *rep until the end of the round. Sl st into the first dc of the round. <100>

You will repeat alternating yarn colors every 5 sts

Also, when switching colors, DO NOT cut yarn, but instead crochet over the yarn color you’re not using at the moment by laying it across the sts as you work. If you need more of a visual, you can watch my video tutorial here.

Round 4: Ch 2, turn your work, *dc 5 and before you finish your 5th dc pick up color A and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, dc 5 and before you finish your 5th dc pick up color B and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, *rep until the end of the round. Sl st into the first dc of the round.

Round 5: Ch 2 with color B and turn your work, *dc 5 and before your finish your 5th dc pick up color C and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, dc 5 and before you finish your 5th dc pick up color B and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, *rep until the end of the round. Sl st into the first dc of the round. <100>

Round 6: Ch 2, turn your work, *dc 5 and before you finish your 5th dc pick up color B and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, dc 5 and before you finish your 5th dc pick up color C and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook, *rep until the end of the round. Sl st into the first dc of the round. <100>

Repeat rounds 3-6 until round 24

If you are having trouble, maybe my video tutorial can help!

Round 25: With color A ch 2, turn your work, dc in each st until the end of the round. Sl st into the first dc of the round. <100>

Round 26: Ch 1, sl st in each st until the end of the round. Sl st into the first sl st of the round. <100>

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Also, in the pictures you might be able to tell, I turned my bag inside out because I liked the way it looked better, but it doesn’t make much of a difference so either side is fine!

Fasten off.

Straps

Ch 81

Round 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in each ch until the end of the chain. <80>

Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st until the end of the row. <80>

Fasten off. Repeat for the second strap.

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Sew straps to the bag, weave in your ends and you’re done!

If you recreate this tote bag, please tag or DM me @hayhaycrochet on Instagram or TikTok so I can see, like and share!

Happy Crocheting~!