Crochet Beach Bag: A Big V-Stitch Tote That Lets Sand Fall Through
A large tote with a solid rectangular base and an open V-stitch body, so sand shakes out and wet towels dry. Holds two towels, sunscreen and a bottle. Rope-like crochet handles; about 8 hours.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton held double, or aran cotton held double, about 450 yd
- Hook
- 6 mm (J-10)
- Time
- About 8 hours
- Finished size
- About 16 in wide × 13 in tall, 3 in base (40 × 33 × 8 cm)
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 450 yd, held double
- 6 mm (J-10) hook
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A good crochet beach bag has a solid base and an open body. The base keeps small things in; the open V-stitch sides let sand fall out and wet towels breathe. This tote is about 16 × 13 inches, big enough for two beach towels, sunscreen and a water bottle. Holding worsted cotton double on a 6 mm hook makes it strong and quick.
It's ready for an Australian summer at Christmas, or Northern Hemisphere beach days next year.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Base
- Row 1: With 2 strands, ch 41. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (40)
- Rows 2–10: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (40)
- Edge round: Don't turn. Sc evenly around the base: 10 sts down the short side, 40 along the chain, 10 up the other short side and 40 across the top, working 2 sc in each corner. Join. (104)
Body
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in the back loop only of each st. Join. (104)
- Rnd 2: Sl st to the next st, ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in the same st; *skip 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next* around. Join to the 3rd ch. (52 V-stitches)
- Rnds 3–22: Sl st into the first ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in the same space; *(dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V's ch-1 space* around. Join. (52 V-stitches)
- Rnds 23–25: Ch 1, sc in each dc and each ch-1 space around. (156)
Handles
- Mark: Lay the bag flat and place 4 markers: on each side, 26 stitches in from each fold.
- Rnd 26: *Sc to the first marker, ch 60, skip the next 26 sts, sc to the next marker* — repeat on the other side.
- Rnds 27–29: Sc in each st and each ch around. The handles get three rounds of sc for strength.
- Rnd 30: Sl st in each st. Fasten off.
Cord or yarn?
| Material | Hook | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Worsted cotton held double | 6 mm | Soft and strong (this pattern) |
| 3 mm cotton macramé cord | 6 mm | Firmer, more structured |
| Paper raffia | 5 mm | Crisp, water-resistant, more of a "straw" look — see the raffia bag |
Shopping instead of swimming? The crochet market bag is lighter and folds small. Need a refresher on the stitches? See the abbreviations chart.
Common questions
What is the best stitch for a crochet beach bag?
An open stitch such as V-stitch, mesh or shells, so sand falls through and wet items dry. Keep a solid single crochet base so small items don't slip out.
Will a cotton beach bag stretch?
A little when full and wet. Holding the yarn double and working three rounds of sc on the handles keeps stretching to a minimum.
How do I wash a crochet beach bag?
Shake out the sand, rinse in cool water and dry it flat in the shade. Cotton can be machine washed in a laundry bag.
Which beach is it going to? 🏖️
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