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FREE Crochet Twisted Tote Bag You’ll Want in Every Color

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Make a functional and durable accessory with the Free crochet Twisted Tote Bag Pattern featuring textured details and reinforced handles.

Gorgeous Crochet Twisted Tote Bag Perfect for Everyday Use

The slightly twisted tote bag is a beautiful, textured creation that combines both style and functionality. With its intricate, raised twisted pattern, this bag is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your everyday accessories. Whether used for shopping, carrying books, or as a fashionable statement piece, this durable and versatile design is sure to turn heads.

Materials You Need

Before starting, gather the necessary materials:

  • 625 yards of worsted weight yarn
  • Crochet hook I9 (5.5 mm)
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle

Crochet Twisted Tote Bag Pattern

Skill Level

Intermediate – This pattern requires familiarity with working in continuous rounds, basic shaping, and the use of post stitches for texture.

Finished Size

The final size of the tote bag will vary slightly based on tension and exact yarn used. Approximate dimensions: 14 inches wide x 16 inches tall (not including handles).

Materials

  • Yarn:
    • Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium #4): Approximately 625 yards (570 meters).
    • Suggested: Cotton yarn for a strong, durable bag (e.g., Lily Sugar’n Cream or similar).
  • Hook:
    • I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
  • Stitch Markers (at least two).
  • Yarn Needle for weaving in ends.
  • Scissors.

Gauge

  • 14 single crochet stitches x 16 rows = 4 x 4 inches.
  • Check gauge before starting to ensure accurate sizing, especially for the base of the tote.

Key Abbreviations

(US Crochet Terminology)

  • CH: Chain.
  • SC: Single Crochet.
  • DC: Double Crochet.
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch.
  • FPTC: Front Post Treble Crochet.
  • ST(s): Stitch(es).
  • YO: Yarn Over.

Special Notes

  • Working in Continuous Rounds: Many parts of the tote are worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker at the start of each round to track your progress.
  • Textured Section: The raised twisted stitches in the bag use Front Post Treble Crochets (FPTC), which create a visually interesting texture.
  • Base Shaping: Increases are worked in the corners to create a rectangular base.

Pattern Instructions

Base of the Tote

Foundation Chain and Round 1

  1. Begin with a slip knot.
  2. Chain (CH) 34.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 2 single crochets (SC) into the same stitch.
    • Place a stitch marker in the first stitch for clarity.
  4. Work 1 SC into the next 31 chains.
    • You’ll have 1 chain remaining at the end.
  5. In the last chain: Work 3 SC to turn the corner.
  6. Working along the bottom side of the foundation chain, place 1 SC into each of the next 32 chains.
  7. Do not join; we are working in a continuous round. Total stitches: 68 SC.

Round 2

  1. SC into the first stitch (where the marker is).
  2. In the next stitch, work 2 SC (increase).
  3. SC in each of the next 31 stitches.
  4. At the rounded corner: Work the following pattern:
    • 2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch.
  5. Continuing down the second side, work 1 SC in each of the next 31 stitches.
  6. At the final corner: Work 2 SC into the last stitch.
  7. Total: 72 stitches.

Round 3

  1. SC into the first stitch.
  2. In the next 2 stitches, work 2 SC in each.
  3. SC into each of the next 31 stitches.
  4. At the corner: Work 2 SC into each of the next 2 stitches, then 1 SC in the next stitch, and 2 SC into the next stitch.
  5. SC into each of the next 31 stitches.
  6. At the final corner: Work 2 SC into the remaining stitches.
  7. Total: 80 stitches.

Rounds 4–8 (Base Expansion)

  • With each subsequent round, increase the number of SC stitches along the sides while working a 2–1–2 pattern in the corners.
  • Example for Round 4: Add 2 SC into the first corner stitch, 1 SC in the middle, and 2 SC in the next corner stitch. Repeat on all corners.
  • Continue in this pattern until you complete Round 8. At the end of Round 8, you should have 120 stitches.

Slip Stitch Round (Round 9)

  • Work 1 SL ST into each stitch around to create a defined edge for the base.
  • Tip: Place a marker in the first and last stitch of the previous round to track your stitches, as they can get hidden among the slip stitches.

Base Ridge Round (Round 10)

  1. Insert the hook into the SC of Round 8, working around the SL ST of Round 9.
    • This technique creates a thickened ridge at the base of the bag.
  2. SC into each stitch around.
    • Make sure to count at the end of this round to ensure you have 120 stitches.

Body of the Tote

Rounds 11–17

  1. Work 1 SC into each stitch around for 7 rounds (or until the desired height for the body section is achieved).
  2. Stitch count remains 120 SC per round.

Textured Section

Round 18

  1. Join with a SL ST and CH 2 (does not count as a stitch).
  2. Work 1 double crochet (DC) in each stitch around. Join with SL ST.
  3. Total: 120 stitches.

Rounds 19–37

  1. Start each round by working a Double Crochet Front Post Treble Together (DC-FPTC2TOG):
    • Begin a DC in the first stitch. Leave 2 loops on the hook.
    • Skip the next 2 stitches and work a FPTC around the post of the next stitch.
    • YO and pull through all loops on the hook to finish the DC-FPTC2TOG stitch.
    • Mark this first stitch to track your rounds.
  2. Work 1 DC into each of the skipped stitches behind the FPTC.
  3. Repeat this DC-FPTC2TOG and double crochet in skipped stitches pattern around to create a twisted effect.
  4. Continue for 19 total rounds, ensuring you maintain 120 stitches per round.

Top Section and Handles

Rounds 38–42

  1. Work 1 SC into each stitch around (120 SC per round).*
  2. At the end of Round 42, flatten your bag and center the fold to ensure the handles align properly.

Round 43 (Handles)

  1. SC into each of the first 15 stitches.
    • Mark the 15th stitch.
  2. CH 70 (this will form the handle).
    • Make sure the chain is not twisted.
  3. Skip the next 30 stitches, then SC into the 31st stitch.
    • Mark this stitch for clarity.
  4. SC into the next 30 stitches down the side of the bag.
  5. CH 70 for the second handle.
  6. Skip the next 30 stitches, and place SC into the following stitch.
  7. Finish with 15 SC.

Round 44 (Reinforcing Handles)

  1. SC into each stitch around, including working into the handle chains.
    • Option 1: Work into the back bump of the chain for a polished edge.
    • Option 2: Work directly into the chain, spreading SCs evenly to add 70 SC per handle.
  2. Total: 200 SC.

Rounds 45–48

  1. Continue working 1 SC in each stitch around (200 SC per round).

Finishing

Invisible Fasten Off

  1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
  2. Pull the yarn through the last loop to fasten off.
  3. Use a yarn needle to execute an invisible join:
    • Insert the needle under both loops of the next SC.
    • Pull through, then insert the needle back into the top of the last SC.
    • This technique mimics the look of a final SC.
  4. Weave in all ends securely.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve completed your Slightly Twisted Tote Bag. With its exciting texture, durable base, and practical handles, this bag is perfect for everyday use and can be customized using different colors or yarn types to suit your personal style.

Pattern Tips and Corrections

  1. Avoiding Errors in Textured Rounds: Ensure you never miss skipped stitches behind the Front Post Treble Crochets, as this can affect the stitch count and alignment.
  2. Customization: Modify the handle length or number of textured rows to make smaller or larger versions of the tote.

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