Beach Mat and Tote Bag
Crochet a lovely mat for sitting on the ground at the beach or park with a matching tote bag. The tote bag from Lily Sugar n' Cream will hold on your beach or park essentials. This beach mat and tote bag crochet pattern is great for summer.
Materials:
- Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Stripes (56.7 g / 2 oz) 21143 (Country Stripes) 16 balls
- Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size: Approx 17 x 60 ins [43 x 152.5 cm] unfolded.
Gauge: 15 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
Instructions:
Note: This yarn is designed to create stripes as you crochet. There are sections of Contrast colors each approx 14 yds [12.5 m] long.
FRONT
**With 1st ball, starting at beg of contrast 1 section, ch 22. With 2nd ball, starting at beg of contrast 2 section, ch 23. With 3rd ball, starting at beg of contrast 3 section, ch 26. 71 ch.
1st row: (RS). With 3rd ball, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 22 ch. With 2nd ball, 1 hdc in each of next 23 ch. With 1st ball, 1 hdc in each of next 23 ch. Turn. 69 hdc.
2nd row: With 1st ball, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 22 hdc. With 2nd ball, 1 dc in each of next 23 hdc. With 3rd ball, 1 dc in each of next 23 hdc. Turn.
3rd row: With 3rd ball, ch 2 (do not count as st). 1 hdc in each of first 23 dc. With 2nd ball, 1 hdc in each of next 23 dc. With 3rd ball, 1 hdc in each of next 23 dc. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pat.**
Cont working in pat, until work from beg measures 14 ins [35.5 cm], ending with a 2nd row. Fasten off.
BACK
Work from ** to ** as given for Front.
Cont working in pat, until work from beg measures 64 ins [162.5 cm], ending with a 2nd row. Fasten off.
Side/Bottom Panel:
Ch 18.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 16 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2 (do not count as st). 1 hdc in each dc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 45 ins [114.5 cm], ending with a 2nd row. Fasten off.
Straps: (make 2).
Ch 113.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn.
2nd to 5th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Fold Handle in half length-wise and work through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each st to end of row. Fasten off.
Finishing
Pin pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
With WS of Front and Side tog, join yarn with sl st to top left corner. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 row of sc down left side, across bottom and up right side of Bag. Fasten off.
Rep for Back, leaving rem fabric free for Mat.
Front Edging: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to top of Front. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Work 1 row of sc across top of Front. Do not turn.
2nd row: Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.
Sew handle to Front as shown in picture. Roll Mat inside of bag. Sew handle to Back at same position as for Front.
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princess6860504
Apr 12, 2017
In early spring, now would be the time to begin your beach tote and beach mat crochet project. This is a smart-looking set suitable to gift to a friend. As moms, we understand the importance of having that tote with room for everything but the kitchen sink! I like that this is a matching set, too. A bonus is the fact that Lily Sugar 'n Cream can be had at a sale price quite often at Michaels craft stores! So this is a pretty budget friendly pattern.
sabinewinter 44698 37
May 17, 2015
Easy. 1st ball crochet 22stitches, do not cut string, new ball and existing loop add another 23stiches, then the same again with ball 3. On second row Orkney in reverse, but don't forget to twist the strands when changing balls. Similar when knitting fair isle patterns. I hope this helps Sabine
Saphira94
May 19, 2014
I don't understand how you start the bag. How do you get the front to be all one piece?
frenchtutor55 2567 634
Apr 04, 2014
I see only the pattern for the tote bag, and it is pretty confusing - and I'm an experienced crocheter. Is there a pattern for the mat?
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Apr 04, 2014
Hi there, Directions for the mat are under the header that says "Finishing." Happy crocheting!
aprilwilson1980 45 32843
Mar 20, 2014
I want to make this bag but I don't understand how to get started. It says to chain with ball 1, 2 &3 how do you join them?
daisytops2000 9093 329
Aug 08, 2013
Is this pattern for the tote bag only? Where it says "front" would that be side one and would "back" be side two? Where is the pattern for the mat? Thank you
Crafter 0771663
Jun 23, 2012
Love this, the look and the practicality of it - will have to make one I think!
mariaintr 5135142
Jun 23, 2012
I love this project! One of these days I will make it and be so happy! :0)
mondichd
Jun 23, 2012
How unique to have the bag and mat connected so that you never have to search for one or the other, love the idea.
crafter8
Jun 23, 2012
I like this. I could keep it in the car and always have something to sit on if we stop at a park or where ever.
ccal 1103733
Jun 23, 2012
This would be good to keep in the car so you always have a mat to sit on to watch a parade, a concert or such things.
mandynme7 7893227
May 01, 2012
looks great! is the mat & bag connected. didnt quite get that part
occasional crafter
Jul 31, 2010
Thank you for pointing out where the directions for the mat are. I missed it also.
Xochitls mom
Mar 18, 2010
the mat is part of the bag- the back is supposed to be worked to a length of 64". it then rolls into the bag for storage
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