Raffia Tote Bag with Braid by GannaBag

Raffia Tote Bag with Braid

Crochet
June 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Split single crochet in the round
3.0 mm
689 - 711 yards (630 - 650 m)
30 cm (base W) / 42 cm (top W) × 12 cm (D) × 30 cm (H) / 60 cm handles
US
English
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The Raffia Tote Bag is a spacious and elegant crochet shopper featuring a beautiful cable texture and a structured shape. Crocheted with raffia yarn and finished with leather shoulder handles, it is both lightweight and durable, making it perfect for everyday use, shopping, vacations, or beach trips.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions, step-by-step photos, and a complete video tutorial to guide you through every stage of the project. It is suitable for confident beginners as well as experienced crocheters.

MATERIALS:
Raffia (I use ISPIE matte) – 3 skeins (~630 m)
Sew-on handles, 60 cm long, 2 cm wide – 2 pcs
3 mm crochet hook
Stitch markers, plastic yarn needle, large needle for attaching handles, scissors

Approximate finished size is:
Base width – 30 cm / 11.81”
Top width – 42 cm / 16.54”
Depth – 12 cm / 4.72”
Height – 30 cm / 11.81”
Handles length – 60 cm / 23.62”