Here is a free pattern for a fun tote bag that is perfect for taking to the beach or pool. The main portion of the bag features a square mesh pattern that will allow wet towels and swimsuits to breathe. It is also great for carrying toys, sunscreen and beach reads. This crochet pattern is fairly easy and quick to work up. I hope you will enjoy it!
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I just love this pattern! Thanks for making it available as a free download! My friend has even been inspired to learn to crochet after seeing the finished product. Thanks! 🙂
Thank you so much! I am glad you are enjoying it and so happy to hear about others discovering crochet. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! Glad I found your blog
Thank you!
I just finished crocheting one of these and I LOVE IT! Will post pics on Ravelry soon. Thanks for such a cool and fun pattern!
I’m so glad you liked it and I’m looking forward to seeing your pics!
thank you so much for this great pattern. I look forward to stitching it on this very snowy day. Just found your blog and I am having so much fun looking at all your beautiful work.
Thank you so much, Sharon! I think crocheting on a snowy day and dreaming of beach days is a good idea – it’s just too bad this project won’t keep you warm while you’re working on it.
Thank you so much for this pattern! I saw it on the Craftsy newsletter, I think, and downloaded it straightaway 😀 We are headed out on vacation today and I finished my bag last night, it turned out so beautifully!
Here is a link to a photo of mine (:
http://web.stagram.com/p/240023543860681524_10960757
Thank again, this bag was really a pleasure to stitch up with such great instructions!
I love it! Thanks so much for sharing your photo and compliments 🙂 Have a great vacation!!
Hi there! I just wanted to say that I love tis pattern. I just finished the bag last night for a week at the beach. I did alter it just a little ( only mad one long strap) it came out so well that my daughter wants me to make her one! Thanks again
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks and have a great week at the beach!!
My question for you is when do I start shaping the bottom Since I have never made a bag in this fashion. Any help would be nice thanks. I love the idea of this pattern and will continue with it. Thanks again for this pattern.
Hi Emily, The bottom of the bag is a big circle made by rounds 1-18. Then rounds 19-22 will form the bottom of the sides of the bag before the mesh pattern starts. Let me know if you have any additional questions and have fun crocheting!
Thanks that did help a lot and I have chosen to make a second color.