Crochet Mesh Lace Grocery Tote Bag

Ditch the plastic and shop in style with this lightweight, breathable grocery tote. Featuring an open mesh lace stitch, it’s sturdy enough for produce yet folds neatly into a small pouch for portability.

Materials

120g worsted weight cotton yarn
4.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Instructions

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sp = space
sl st = slip stitch

Bag Base (Worked in the Round):

Ch 40, join to form ring
Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch (40 dc), join
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in next st, repeat around, join

Mesh Body:
4. Rnd 3: ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), skip 1, dc, ch 1, skip 1, repeat around, join
5. Rnd 4–24: repeat mesh pattern (dc in each dc, ch 1 over each sp), join each round

Top Band:
6. Rnd 25: ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp around, join
7. Rnd 26: sc in each st, fasten off and weave in ends

Handles (Make 2):

Attach yarn at side seam
Ch 60, skip 10 sts, sl st to attach on other side
sc across ch in next row (optional for strengthening)

How To

Yarn Tip: Use durable cotton for strength and washability
Stretch Tip: Mesh allows expansion, but don’t overload with heavy items
Portable Tip: Folds flat into purse or glovebox
Style Option: Add color stripes or a solid bottom
Beginner Friendly: Basic stitches repeated — no shaping required

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