Woven Tote Bag by Jo Edwards

Woven Tote Bag

Crochet
November 2026
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Learn how to crochet a stunning Woven Tote Bag that’s much easier than it looks! This gorgeous crochet shoulder bag features an eye-catching woven texture, sturdy construction, a spacious interior and a strap designed to minimize stretching. With a serious WOW factor, it’s as practical as it is stylish! The pattern includes detailed written instructions, helpful diagrams and a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through every step.

PATTERN DETAILS

Skill Level: Easy to intermediate.

Size: The pattern creates a bag that is approx. 11” wide, 5” deep and 10” high.

Yarn: Any size 4 (medium) yarn in three colors. The pattern refers to the colors as Green, Pink and White and includes details on using different colors.

You will need approx.: A) Green – 440 yds in total. For the bag bottom: 55 yds x 2 (for the bag bottom only, you will use two strands held together). For the bag body: 180 yds. For the straps: 150 yds. B) Pink – for the bag body: 160 yds. C) White – for the bag body: 170 yds.

I used Soft Classic yarn by Loops & Threads in the colors: A) “Sage” (green) – 2 skeins, B) “Mauve” (pink) – 1 skein, and C) “Off White” (white) – 1 skein. This yarn is size 4 (medium) and 100% acrylic. A skein is 354 yds / 324 m and 7 oz / 198 g.

Crochet Hook Sizes: K/10.5 (6.50 mm) and H/8 (5.00 mm).

Other Materials: A yarn needle, scissors and a measuring tape. Optional: a stitch marker and fishing line (for the strap).

Terminology: Written in English for right-handed crochet using standard US crochet terminology.