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There is just something about crocheting for summer that makes me happy. Maybe it’s the cotton yarn, the simple stitches, or knowing that the finished project will get used all season long. Whatever it is, I always find myself reaching for lightweight cotton and dreaming up projects I can throw over my shoulder before heading out the door.
The Salt + Sand Beach Bag has quickly become one of my favourite summer accessories. It’s roomy enough to carry everything I need for a day at the beach or pool, yet stylish enough to use at the farmers’ market or while running errands around town. Best of all, it’s worked in an easy shell stitch pattern that creates beautiful texture while remaining sturdy enough to hold all of your essentials.
One of my favourite details is the removable Lace Tie. It cinches the bag closed, but it doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve finished using your bag, simply untie it and wear it as a coordinating headband or wrap it around your ponytail or bun. I love little details like this that make a project even more versatile.
Project Overview
Create the perfect companion for sunny days with this stylish beach bag. Worked seamlessly from the bottom up in a beautiful shell stitch pattern, it features a Drawstring Round with a removable Lace Tie that cinches the bag closed. The versatile Lace Tie can also be worn as a coordinating headband or hair accessory, and a step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through the project. Perfect for the beach, the pool, the farmers’ market, or everyday summer outings, this timeless bag is both beautiful and practical. Make additional Lace Ties in different colours to mix and match with your outfits or create a coordinating hair accessory.
Skill level: Easy
Sizes: One Size 14″ x 16.5″
Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight #4 + DK Weight #3
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter + Farmhouse Cotton
Hook Sizes: 6 mm and 4 mm
Construction: Bottom Up in Rounds, Lace Tie Worked Flat
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/cH2n6g8dKlQ
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Beach Bag
- Beginner-friendly crochet pattern
- Worked seamlessly from the bottom up
- Beautiful shell stitch texture
- Drawstring closure keeps your belongings secure
- Removable Lace Tie doubles as a headband or hair accessory
- Perfect for the beach, pool, market, travel, or everyday use
- Includes a full step-by-step video tutorial
- Uses durable cotton yarn for excellent stitch definition and long-lasting wear
Video Tutorial
Video Tutorial
A Bag You’ll Reach for All Summer
This is one of those projects that you’ll find yourself using far more often than you expect.
I’ve carried mine to:
- The beach
- The pool
- Farmers’ markets
- Summer festivals
- Everyday errands
Because the Lace Tie is removable, it’s also fun to crochet several in different colours and swap them out depending on your outfit. It completely changes the look of the bag in just a few seconds.
What You’ll Learn
While making this project, you’ll practice:
- Crocheting in the round
- Working an oval base
- Shell stitch
- V stitches
- Creating a drawstring opening
- Finishing with a seamless join
- Working a lightweight lace accessory
Yarn
Bag
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (CDN)
Worsted Weight #4, 100% Cotton
84 yds/50 g ball or 674 yds/400 g
355 yds needed
Lace Tie
DK weight #3 (similar to weight #2)
100% Cotton, shown in Shabby Pink, and Verdigris
90 yards needed
Yarn Substitutes
Bag Yarn
This bag was designed using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton.
84 yds/50 g = 1.68 yds per gram
When substituting yarn, look for a worsted-weight cotton with a similar yards-per-gram ratio to achieve comparable results.
Suggested Substitutions
Dishie Yarn: 190 yds/100 g = 1.9 yds per gram
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (CDN): 186 yds/100 g = 1.86 yds per gram
Village Yarn Craft Cotton: 115 yds/71 g = 1.62 yds per gram
Lace Tie Yarn
The Lace Tie was designed using Willow Yarns Farmhouse Cotton.
360 yds/100 g = 3.60 yds per gram
When substituting yarn, look for a Sport or DK-weight cotton with a similar yards-per-gram ratio to achieve comparable drape and stitch definition.
Suggested Substitutions
Comfy Fingering – 218 yds/50 g (75% Pima cotton, 25% acrylic) = 4.36 yds/g
Lindy Chain – 218 yds/50 g (70% linen, 30% cotton) = 4.36 yds/g
Premier Cotton Fair – 317 yds/100 g (52% cotton, 48% acrylic) = 3.17 yds/g
Katia Fair Cotton – 170 yds/50 g = 3.40 yds per gram
Crochet Hooks Needed
or the size needed to obtain the gauge
Materials
Gauge
Shell Stitch: 2 shells and 5 rows = 3.25″ (8 cm) using a 6 mm hook.
Lace Tie: 7 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in the Shell and V Stitch pattern using a 4 mm hook. Finished tie measures approximately 1.75″ × 45.5″ (4.5 × 115.5 cm).
Abbreveations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated
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Special Stitches
Seamless Join: After the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a yarn needle, weave under both loops of the first st, then weave through the blo of the last stitch. Weave in tail.
Shell Stitch (shell st): Work 5 dc in the indicated stitch or space.
V Stitch (v st): Work dc, ch 1, dc in the same stitch or space.
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Pattern
Base
Round 1:
Ch 46, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across to last ch, work 2 sc in last ch, pm in last st, working on the opposite side of ch, work 1 sc in each ch loop across to last ch, work 2 sc in last ch, pm in last st, sl st in first sc to join—92 sts.
Round 2:
Ch 1, *1 sc in each st across to marker, in marked st work 3 sc; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—96 sts.
Shell Stitch Pattern (multiple of 6)
Row 4:
Ch 4, *(v st in 3rd dc of shell st, ch 1); rep from * across, 1 dc in turning ch, turn—2 v sts.
Rows 5-78:
Rep Rounds 2 and 3, ending on a repeat of Round 2.
Row 79:
Ch 1, 2 sc in first sp, 1 sc in each dc of the v st, 2 sc between v sts, 1 sc in each dc of the next v st, 2 sc in turning ch—10 sts. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Finishing
Attach the leather bag strap by clipping each end to the side loops of the bag. Next, weave the Lace Tie through the openings created in the Drawstring Round, working your way evenly around the top edge of the bag. I like to position the ends so they tie at the front of the bag, but you can weave the tie in either direction to place the bow wherever you prefer. Pull the ends to cinch the bag closed and tie into a bow.
The Lace Tie is designed to be a versatile accessory. Use it to gather the top of your bag, wear it as a stylish headband, or wrap it around a ponytail or bun for a coordinating hair accessory. Make a few Lace Ties in different colours to mix and match with your outfits, giving your beach bag a fresh look while adding the perfect finishing touch to your hairstyle.
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Yes! This pattern is designed for beginners who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches.
A durable cotton yarn is the best choice because it holds its shape well, has minimal stretch, and is easy to wash.
Absolutely! The removable Lace Tie makes it easy to customize your bag with different colour combinations.
Yes! A complete step-by-step video tutorial is included with the pattern.
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