Sunlit Dune Tote Free Pattern – A Textured Crochet Beach Bag

Carry the shoreline with you in this generously sized, sandy-toned crochet tote. The interlocking shell stitch and braided strap create a modern, organic texture that elevates any beach day. This free pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to create a stylish, functional accessory that captures the essence of sun-drenched dunes and ocean breezes.

With its warm sand, seafoam, and driftwood color palette, this bag evokes memories of barefoot walks along the shore. The openwork eyelet pattern adds a breezy, airy feel while maintaining durability through the use of sturdy cotton yarn. Whether you're heading to the beach, market, or weekend getaway, this tote is as practical as it is beautiful.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials to ensure a smooth crochet experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton) in three colors:
  • Sand (A) – approximately 400g (light beige)
  • Seafoam (B) – approximately 200g (soft mint green)
  • Driftwood (C) – approximately 150g (muted taupe)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing straps, stitch markers to keep track of rounds
• Optional: Fabric lining material for extra durability

Gauge: 14 single crochet (sc) x 16 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm). Always check your gauge to ensure your bag comes out the correct size.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bag Body (Worked in Continuous Rounds)

The bag is worked in continuous spiral rounds, meaning you will not join at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it up as you work.

Base of the Bag

Round 1: With yarn A, make a magic ring. Work 8 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly. (8 stitches)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (16 stitches)

Round 3: *Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (24 stitches)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (32 stitches)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (40 stitches)

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (48 stitches)

Round 7: *Sc in next 5 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (56 stitches)

Round 8: *Sc in next 6 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (64 stitches)

Round 9: *Sc in next 7 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (72 stitches)

Round 10: *Sc in next 8 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (80 stitches)

Round 11: *Sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (88 stitches)

Round 12: *Sc in next 10 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (96 stitches)

Round 13: *Sc in next 11 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (104 stitches)

Round 14: *Sc in next 12 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (112 stitches)

Round 15: *Sc in next 13 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Your circular base should now measure approximately 10 inches in diameter. If your gauge is correct, you'll have a flat, even circle.

Body of the Bag – Textured Eyelet Pattern

Now we'll begin the textured body of the bag, incorporating the beautiful eyelet pattern that gives this tote its distinctive look.

Round 16: Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 17: Switch to yarn B. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 18: With yarn B, *sc in next 4 stitches, chain 2 (ch 2), skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 19: With yarn B, *sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 20: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 21: With yarn A, *sc in next 5 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 22: With yarn A, *sc in next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 23: Switch to yarn C. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 24: With yarn C, *sc in next 6 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 25: With yarn C, *sc in next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 26: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 27: With yarn A, *sc in next 7 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 28: With yarn A, *sc in next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 29: Switch to yarn B. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 30: With yarn B, *sc in next 8 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 31: With yarn B, *sc in next 8 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 32: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 33: With yarn A, *sc in next 9 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 34: With yarn A, *sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 35: Switch to yarn C. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 36: With yarn C, *sc in next 10 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 37: With yarn C, *sc in next 10 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 38: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 39: With yarn A, *sc in next 11 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 40: With yarn A, *sc in next 11 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 41: Switch to yarn B. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 42: With yarn B, *sc in next 12 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 43: With yarn B, *sc in next 12 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 44: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 45: With yarn A, *sc in next 13 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 46: With yarn A, *sc in next 13 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 47: Switch to yarn C. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 48: With yarn C, *sc in next 14 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 49: With yarn C, *sc in next 14 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 50: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 51: With yarn A, *sc in next 15 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 52: With yarn A, *sc in next 15 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 53: Switch to yarn B. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 54: With yarn B, *sc in next 16 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 55: With yarn B, *sc in next 16 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 56: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 57: With yarn A, *sc in next 17 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 58: With yarn A, *sc in next 17 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 59: Switch to yarn C. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 60: With yarn C, *sc in next 18 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 61: With yarn C, *sc in next 18 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 62: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 63: With yarn A, *sc in next 19 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 64: With yarn A, *sc in next 19 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 65: Switch to yarn B. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 66: With yarn B, *sc in next 20 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 67: With yarn B, *sc in next 20 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 68: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 69: With yarn A, *sc in next 21 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 70: With yarn A, *sc in next 21 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 71: Switch to yarn C. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 72: With yarn C, *sc in next 22 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 73: With yarn C, *sc in next 22 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 74: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 75: With yarn A, *sc in next 23 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 76: With yarn A, *sc in next 23 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 77: Switch to yarn B. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Round 78: With yarn B, *sc in next 24 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat around. (120 stitches, 20 ch-2 spaces)

Round 79: With yarn B, *sc in next 24 stitches, 2 sc in the ch-2 space* repeat around. (120 stitches)

Round 80: Switch to yarn A. Sc in each stitch around. (120 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in the end securely. Your bag body should now measure approximately 14-15 inches tall.

Straps (Make 2)

Row 1: With yarn A, chain 10. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (9 stitches)

Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across. (9 stitches)

Rows 3-80: Repeat Row 2 until the strap measures approximately 40 inches (100 cm) long. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Repeat to make a second identical strap.

Assembly

1. Create double-thick straps: Fold each strap in half lengthwise with the right sides together. Using a yarn needle and yarn A, sew the long edges together to create a sturdy, double-thick strap. This will give your bag strong, comfortable handles that can support the weight of your beach essentials.
2. Attach straps to bag: Position one strap on each side of the bag, aligning the ends with the top edge. Using a yarn needle and yarn A, sew each strap end securely to the inside of the bag, working through the top edge stitches. Make sure to sew through both layers of the folded strap for maximum strength. Repeat for the second strap on the opposite side.
3. Weave in all ends: Using your yarn needle, carefully weave in all loose ends on the inside of the bag to create a clean, professional finish.

Finishing Touches

• Optional lining: For extra durability

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