Not The High Street Tote Bag

Not The High Street Tote Bag by Sarah-Jayne Fragola Bella Coco

What is Being Made

The Not The High Street Tote Bag is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Sarah-Jayne Fragola of Bella Coco Crochet. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a practical tote bag suitable for everyday use, crafted entirely using crochet techniques.

Craft and Technique

This project is created using crochet as the primary construction method. Crochet is a fiber craft that uses a single hook to create fabric from yarn by forming interlocking loops. The technique involves pulling yarn through loops on the hook in a series of coordinated movements to build rows and shapes. This pattern is specifically designed for beginner skill level, making it an excellent introduction to crochet bag construction for those new to the craft.

Stitches and Construction

While the PDF content provided does not specify individual stitch names used in this pattern, beginner crochet tote bags typically incorporate fundamental stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches. These basic stitches form the foundation of the bag structure, creating the body, handles, and finishing details.

Materials

This pattern uses DK weight yarn, which is a light worsted or medium-light yarn weight suitable for creating fabric with good drape and structure. DK yarn works well for tote bags as it provides adequate sturdiness while remaining manageable for beginners. A standard crochet hook appropriate for DK weight yarn is required to complete this project.

About the Designer

Sarah-Jayne Fragola is the creator behind Bella Coco Crochet, an independent designer who has built her expertise through self-teaching and extensive practice. She is the author of You Can Crochet with Bella Coco and maintains an active presence through her blog, YouTube channel, and social media platforms, sharing crochet inspiration, tips, and original patterns with the community.