Product Description
This fun crochet beach tote evokes images of wet sand, crystalline turquoise ocean waves and fluffy white clouds in a blue sky. Choose an easy-care cotton yarn and crochet this handy accessory that’s perfect for that lazy day at the beach!
The bottom of the tote is solid single crochet worked in rounds using the spiral method. The main body of the tote employs the smooth wave stitch pattern which is worked with alternating groups of single and double crochet. The strap is joined to the tote body at the end of each row, eliminating the need to sew it on after it's made.
Written in English using crochet terminology.
The pattern includes: • Written instructions • Photo tutorial for the strap join and the wave stitch pattern • A crochet chart for the wave stitch pattern
This pattern is most appropriate for an advanced beginner/intermediate crocheter.
You can find a handy tutorial for the smooth wave stitch pattern on the MadameStitch website.
Smooth Waves Beach Tote Crochet Pattern
Project Overview
The Smooth Waves Beach Tote is an intermediate-level crochet bag design by Debra Field, created for MadameStitch. This practical beach accessory combines coastal-inspired colorwork that evokes imagery of wet sand, turquoise ocean waves, and white clouds against a blue sky. The finished tote measures approximately 15 inches by 15 inches, making it an ideal size for carrying beach essentials during a relaxing day by the water.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
This project employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes single crochet stitches worked in rows for the main body construction, with a gauge of 16 single crochet stitches by 18 rows measured over 4 inches. The design incorporates colorwork elements that create the visual wave and cloud patterns characteristic of the beach theme. Crafters will use removable stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds on the bottom of the tote, a helpful technique for maintaining consistent shaping and structure throughout the project.
Stitches Used
- Single crochet (sc) – primary stitch for body construction
- Colorwork transitions – for creating wave and cloud design elements
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern calls for cotton worsted weight yarn in four coordinating colors, chosen for easy care and durability in a beach setting. The sample was created using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Worsted, which provides 180 yards per 3.5-ounce hank (165 meters per 100 grams). One hank of each color is required:
- Color A (Sand): Available in light shade (Beige #504) or dark shade (Fossil #631)
- Color B (Dark Wave): Turquoise #611
- Color C (Light Wave): Aqua #516
- Color D (Cloud/Accent): White #502
Tools and Equipment
The pattern requires a US H-8 crochet hook (or the appropriate size needed to achieve the specified gauge), removable stitch markers for tracking pattern placement, scissors for yarn cutting, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.
Skill Level
Classified as Advanced Beginner to Intermediate, this project is accessible to crafters who have mastered basic crochet fundamentals and are ready to work with colorwork and structured shaping.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Debra Field |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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