Crochet bag ideas - Stylish and practical for every day use

Crochet bag ideas? Yes please! Here is my collection of trendy and useful everyday crochet bag patterns. With so many of us now using reusable bags and shopping totes to do our daily groceries, what could be better than making your own?

Not only will it give your crochet addiction a good kick but it is probably one of THE most useful things you could have at your disposal.

If like me you regularly (to your own annoyance) forget your bags for life EVERYTIME you go shopping, or could do with a handy extra shopper that stays with you for those extra bits and bobs you pick up (when you go in for just one or two things). I have a collection of crochet bag patterns that will be top of your project list this Summer.

Perfect for handmade gifts or to sell in your handmade store. These bags are not only practical but stylish, budget friendly, easy and fun to make! Need I say more?

I have done all of the hard work for you and put together this collection of trendy and useful everyday crochet bag ideas. Totes, crossbody, market bags, beach bags and more. This is one collection not to be missed!

Crochet Market bags

A classic rustic mesh market bag made with a beautiful mandala bottom. This bag can be folded up to put in your handbag or worn on a gorgeous sunny day to the market.

Made using Drops Belle cotton mix yarn and a 4mm hook

Skill level - intermediate

The Summer harvest market bag is sturdy and made for carrying things like produce. This market bag is sustainable using 100% cotton yarn.

Using just two stitches this crochet bag is beginner friendly and also comes with a stitch video tutorial.

Made using Lion brand 24/7 cotton & 4mm hook

Skill level - Beginner

A very stylish and easy crochet bag ideal for all types of shopping or as a Summer accessory.

Perfect for beginners and with a full video tutorial. If you're new to crochet and are looking to make something that looks really professional, this is the project for you!

Made using cotton macrame & 4mm hook

Skill level - Beginner

An enjoyable project that is both fashionable and functional. Lots of stretch and plenty of room for all of your groceries. You can fold this crochet bag up and fasten with a cute little button and keep handy for your shopping needs.

Made using Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Cotton & 5.5mm hook

Skill level - Easy

Embrace your whimsy with this Mermaid market bag. Beautiful and vibrant with a Mermaid tail like texture. This market bag is bound to turn heads and brighten up your day.

Made using Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton Yarn & 4.25 mm/ G hook

Skill level - Intermediate

Crochet Tote & Beach bags

This beautiful crochet tote bag is perfect for Summer. Whip this crochet bag up by making 13 granny squares and seaming them together. A PDF pattern is available with detailed pictures and well written pattern instructions.

Made using Lion brand 24/7 cotton yarn & 2.75 + 3.75mm crochet hook

Skill level - Intermediate

Breezy and beautiful beach bag by Garn studio. A sturdy design that can be used time and time again. A stitch diagram is available with the free pattern to help visualise stitches.

Made using drops BOMULL - LIN yarn and 6mm crochet hook

Skill level - Easy

A Azuma Bukuro design crochet tote bag. This crochet bag has plenty of texture and is on trend in terms of style and practicality. It's simple and easy construction will have you wanting to make one in all colours.

Made using Lion brand 24/7 cotton yarn & 5mm crochet hook

Skill level - Beginner

Wow! This giant tote bag looks better than anything I have seen in a store. It's gorgeous woven design is just fabulous and I can not believe it is crochet!

Made using The Rewind Yarn from Lion Brand & 6mm crochet hook

Skill level - Intermediate

Love this simple yet effective design. Easy to make, spacious and durable. This tote can be made in a variety of colours. Think block colours, yarn cakes and more. A handy video tutorial will help you work up this crochet tote bag in no time!

Made using two strands of Pound of Love in the colour Olive & a 6.5mm crochet hook

Skill level - Beginner

Crochet cross body bags

Stylish and versatile! Two strap options available to customise this crochet cross body bag to your own tastes. The granny square design gives this bag a bohemian style that is perfect for a Summer staple!

Made using 100% Fine Superwash Merino & 6mm crochet hook

Skill level - Advanced beginner

Made using cotton yarn. This crochet cross body bag is an all rounder that you will take everywhere with you. It's simple and elegant design is timeless and you can learn a new stitch technique along the way!

Made using 3 skeins of Cotton 24 Ply & 4mm Crochet Hook

Skill level - Intermediate

Super easy design using the moss stitch. This cute sling bag is made in panels and seamed together. I love the chunky button accent, You could use up your yarn stash on this one!

Made using bulky crochet yarn & 5.5mm + 2.75mm crochet hooks

Skill level - Easy

Crochet bag project?! Tick!

I have no doubt that there is a project here for every ability. Simple to advanced, minimalist to functional and all the gorgeous in between!

If you're looking for more Summer crochet patterns take a peek at my Summer crochet tops collection