Crochet Big O' Beach Bag

The Crochet Big O' Beach Bag is an absolute must-have for your summer adventures! With its spacious design and sturdy handles, you can pack all your beach essentials in style. This charming bag is not just practical but also adds a touch of boho chic to your beach outfit. Whether you're heading to the sandy shores or browsing a local market, this bag will keep your items secure and easy to access. Say goodbye to lugging around multiple bags — the Crochet Big O' Beach Bag has got you covered with its delightful charm and functionality.

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – L / 8.00MM

Yarn: Bulky (5) 28 oz. (I used Red Heart Strata in several different colors I had on hand)

Yarn Needle — Large Eyed

Stitches:
Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Double Crochet (dc)

Back Loop Only (BLO)

Size: 12 inches across bottom, 16 inches tall

Pattern Notes:

Ch3 counts as a Double Crochet

Rounds are joined to the ch3 with a Slip Stitch

Pattern:

R: 1 – Ch 5, Join in a circle, 10 dc in the Circle

join with a sl st to the 1st dc, Ch 3. (10dc)

R: 2 — 1 dc in same st as ch3, 2 dc in each sc around. join, ch3(20 dc)

R: 3 – 1 dc in same st as ch3, 2 dc in each sc around. join, ch3(40 dc)

R: 4 – 1 dc in the next st, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (54 dc)

R: 5 — 1 dc in the next 2 sts, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (67 dc)

R: 6 — 1 dc in the next 3 sts, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 4 sts*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (80 dc)

R: 7 — 1 dc in the next 4 sts, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 5 sts*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch (96 dc)

R: 8 — 1 dc in the next 5 sts, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 6 sts*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch (119 dc)

R: 9 — 1 dc in the next 6 sts, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 7 sts*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (132 dc)

R: 10 — Working in the BLO, (this row only) 1 dc in each dc around, join,

ch 3 (132 dc)

R: 11 – 1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (132 dc)

R: 12 – R: 30 – Repeat R: 11, tie off and weave in your ends after R: 30

Drawstring:

Using 2 strands of the Yarn you are using, ch 100 or more if you want

a longer drawstring.

Tie off, and knot securely both ends.

Weave the chain in and out of R: 29, every 7 stitches and

tie together in the front of the bag.