Easy Crochet Moroccan Tote Bag Pattern With Leather Strap

The Crochet Moroccan Tote is exquisite, embodying artful charm and urban practicality. Inspired by the beautiful tile work of old Moroccan buildings, its detailed design adds a special elegance to any outfit. The colors chosen for the tote suggest tales of spice markets and Sahara desert sunsets, making regular tasks feel more magical. The size is just right for carrying what you need every day. This tote is more than just a bag; it’s a tribute to skilled making and a style that lasts, standing out from the ordinary.

Crochet Moroccan Tote

The tote measures 36cm x 30cm, with a gauge of 28 stitches and 22 rows in a 10cm square.

Materials

Cascade Ultra Pima DK, 2 skeins in Gold, 1 skein in Natural.
2.5mm crochet hook
Tote leather handles
Magnetic clasp
Thread to match the color of your handles
Fabric for lining
Stitch marker or yarn in contrasting color

Abbreviations

Ch = Chain
St = Stitch(es)
Sl st = Slip stitch
dc = UK double crochet

Instructions

Step 1: Base

Ch 79.
Round 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, place marker in st just made, 76dc, 4dc in last ch, turn and start working on another side of chain, 76 dc, 3dc in same ch where you worked marked st. Don’t turn (160 st)
From here onwards you will work in spirals, you will move your marker up each row to know which is the first st of each round.
Round 2: 2dc in marked st, 76dc, *2dc in next st, repeat from * for next 3 st, 76dc, **2dc in next st, repeat from ** twice (168 st).
Round 3: dc in marked st, move marker up, dc in each st across (168 st).

Step 2: Body

For the body of the bag:

Rounds 1 to 77: Follow the chart provided for each round. Each square is a dc worked in the back loop only, if you don’t know how to change colors in each round. Remember to bring the marker up at the beginning of each round (marked st is St 1 in the chart for each round), and to work in spirals without joining each round.