Small Beach Bag2

Small Beach Bag 2 Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Small Beach Bag 2 is a practical and stylish crochet beach accessory designed by PLEXTOPATTERN. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a spacious tote-style bag perfect for carrying beach essentials. The finished bag measures 40 cm (15.75 inches) in height without handles, 63 cm (24.80 inches) in total height including handles, and 50 cm (19.69 inches) in width, making it an ideal size for day trips to the beach or casual outings.

Craft and Techniques

This is an intermediate-level crochet project that employs several fundamental crochet techniques to create structure and visual interest. The pattern begins with a chain foundation line, with the first round worked up one side of the chain and then back down the opposite side to create the bag's base. The project is worked using joined rounds throughout, which creates a cohesive, seamless construction. The use of chain-4 spaces (ch4sp) adds decorative openwork elements to the design, while increases created by working multiple stitches into the same stitch allow the bag to expand and take shape.

Stitches Used

The Small Beach Bag 2 pattern utilizes a focused selection of crochet stitches appropriate for creating a structured beach bag. The primary stitch is the half double crochet (hdc), which forms the foundation of the bag's body and provides a balanced fabric with good drape and stability. The pattern incorporates stitch variations including hdc2in1 (2 half double crochet worked into the same stitch) and hdc4in1 (4 half double crochet worked into the same stitch) to create shaping and increases. Additional stitches include chain (ch) stitches for foundation and decorative elements, slip stitch (slst) for joining rounds, and treble crochet (trc) for added texture and dimension.

Materials and Tools

This pattern is designed to be worked with sport weight yarn, specifically raffia yarn totaling 200 grams. The yarn is divided into two colors: 120 grams of Color A and 80 grams of Color B, allowing for a two-tone color blocking design. The raffia material is ideal for beach bags, offering durability and a natural, summery aesthetic. Each 25-gram ball of raffia yields approximately 50 meters of yarn. A 3.00 mm (US size 5) crochet hook is used to work the pattern, with a gauge of 19 half double crochet stitches by 11 rows measuring 10 cm by 10 cm (4 inches by 4 inches). Additional tools required include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and scissors for cutting yarn.

Gauge and Hook Size Adjustments

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 hdc by 11 rows per 10 cm (4 inches). If your gauge produces too many stitches within the 10 cm measurement, switch to a larger hook size to loosen your tension. Conversely, if you are getting too few stitches in 10 cm, use a smaller hook size to tighten your work. Proper gauge ensures that your finished bag will match the intended dimensions and drape appropriately.