Here’s a clear, beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial you can use for a blog, video description, or class handout.

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How to Make a Very Easy Crochet Tote Bag

Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

This very easy crochet tote bag is perfect for beginners. It uses simple stitches, works up quickly, and is great for everyday use such as shopping, books, or beach essentials.

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🧶 Materials Needed

• Medium-weight yarn (Category 4 – cotton or acrylic works best)
• Crochet hook (5.0 mm – H/8 recommended)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker (optional)

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📏 Finished Size (Approx.)

• Width: 30–35 cm (12–14 inches)
• Height: 30 cm (12 inches)
  (Size can be adjusted easily)

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✨ Crochet Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Skill Level: Beginner

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🪡 Step 1: Make the Base

1. Start with a slip knot.
2. Chain 31 stitches (this will be the width of the bag).
3. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
4. Continue single crochet in each chain across.
5. Chain 1 and turn your work.

👉 Repeat this row until the base measures about 30 cm (12 inches) in height.

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🧵 Step 2: Join the Sides

1. Fold the rectangle in half, aligning the edges.
2. Single crochet evenly along the side edges to join them.
3. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Now you have a pouch shape!

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🪢 Step 3: Crochet the Body (In the Round)

1. Attach yarn at the top edge.
2. Single crochet evenly around the opening.
3. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
4. Continue crocheting single crochet rounds without turning.

👉 Crochet until the bag reaches your desired height (about 30 cm / 12 inches).

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👜 Step 4: Create the Handles

1. Single crochet to the point where you want the handle to start.
2. Chain 25 stitches (adjust length if needed).
3. Skip 10 stitches and single crochet into the next stitch.
4. Continue single crochet until the second handle position.
5. Repeat for the second handle.
6. Single crochet around one full round to strengthen the handles.

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✂️ Step 5: Finish the Bag

1. Slip stitch to close the round.
2. Fasten off.
3. Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.

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🌸 Optional Customizations

• Add stripes using different yarn colors
• Crochet a decorative border
• Attach a lining for extra strength
• Add buttons or tassels

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✅ Tips for Beginners

• Keep your stitches loose and even
• Count stitches if your edges start to curve
• Cotton yarn is best for strong tote bags

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🎉 Congratulations!
You’ve completed a very easy crochet tote bag. This simple pattern is great for practice and makes a wonderful handmade gift.

If you want, I can also:

• Simplify this for kids
• Turn it into a video script
• Create a printable PDF pattern
• Adjust it for granny stitch or half double crochet

Watch tutorial: