Bob Bag – Crochet Tote Bag Pattern PDF (Advanced – Beginner)

Description

Bob Bag – a crochet tote bag made with recycled materials

I invite you to crochet your own Bob Bag, a tote bag you can make by reusing the yarns you already have at home and giving them a new life. In this downloadable PDF you will find all the instructions, charts and videos you need to create a unique, personal accessory. The YouTube video tutorials have English subtitles.

The pattern is designed for an advanced beginner skill level. It teaches you to crochet garter stitch and English rib, plus a special slip stitch seam that gives the bag its finishing touch.

What you’ll need

• About 300 g / 450 m (10.6 oz / 492 yd) of chunky or worsted-weight yarn (400 g works too), perfect for using up leftover materials you no longer need.
• Two crochet hooks: one in the size recommended for your yarn weight and one a size smaller (I used 6 mm / US J-10 and 7 mm / US K-10.5).
• 2 stitch markers, scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, and a sewing needle and thread.
• Recycled handles from another bag or a belt (I used leather handles).
• Optional: a magnetic or snap clasp, lining fabric and a leather label.

The pattern lets you make the bag in any size you like, but I suggest a tote bag of about 12 x 14 in (30 x 35 cm), perfect for carrying what you need every day. If you no longer have the label of the yarn you plan to use, I also explain how to work out its weight with the wraps-per-inch method.

If, like me, you enjoy crocheting with reused materials and giving them a second life, this pattern is for you. You will also get plenty of practice with slip stitch, a technique that will come in very handy.

When you finish, I would love you to share your Bob Bag on Instagram with the hashtag #bolsobob and tag me @lanamalacrochet. I can’t wait to see your creations!

What’s included

• A PDF pattern, available to download immediately after purchase, in US crochet terms.
• Step-by-step written instructions, a stitch guide with charts and the structure and size diagram.
• Links to supporting video tutorials on my YouTube channel. All the videos have English subtitles.

Language

English (US crochet terms). The video tutorials on YouTube have English subtitles.

Skill level

This pattern is rated advanced beginner, ideal if you have mastered the basics of crochet and want to experiment with new textures and techniques. Perfect for makers who want a challenging and rewarding project, where every stitch adds up to an original design. The panels are joined with your crochet hook, so there are no extra seams and the finishing is easy and professional.

Intellectual property

All the content of this digital product (pattern, tutorials, videos, images and any other material) is protected by copyright. Your purchase grants you a personal license for your own use. You may not modify, redistribute, sell or share the pattern itself, in digital or printed form, without the author’s written permission.