Crochet Dockside Bag Pattern

The Dockside Bag is an easy-to-follow, highly functional tote project designed with an eye-catching textured repeat.

Worked from the bottom up, the base establishes a sturdy foundation before building the main body using simple single crochets and breezy chain loops.

By switching colors, you can easily create striking multi-tone stripes, or stick to a single shade for a minimalist look.

Simple folded handles finish off the top for a comfortable carry. Grab your hook, pick your favorite worsted cotton yarn, and get ready to craft a durable, stylish everyday bag.

Required Materials

• Yarn: Worst-weight cotton yarn (#4)

  • Color A: ~340 yards

  • Color B: ~190 yards

• Hook: US I/9 (5.5 mm)

• Notions: Scissors, yarn needle, tape measure, stitch markers

Pattern Details & Abbreviations

• Gauge: 7 rows × 8 single crochets = 2 inches

• Finished Size: ~17 inches tall × 16 inches wide (excluding handles)

• Abbreviations:

  • ch: Chain

  • sc: Single crochet

  • scblo: Single crochet back loop only

  • st(s): Stitch(es)

  • sl st: Slip stitch

  • ch-sp: Chain space

  • sk: Skip

  • Rnd(s): Round(s)

Color Guide

• Base to Rnd 13: Color A

• Rnd 14: Color B

• Rnds 15 to 17: Color A

• Rnds 18 to 37: Color B

• Rnds 38 to 47: Color A

Step-by-Step Construction

1. The Rectangular Base

• Chain 8.

• Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each remaining chain, chain 1, turn. (7 stitches)

• Rows 2 to 50: Single crochet in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (7 stitches) The finished strip should measure roughly 13 inches un-stretched.

2. Transitioning to the Round

• Rnd 1: Work single crochets evenly down the side edge, make 2 single crochets in the corner, continue along the foundation chain, place 2 single crochets in the next corner, work along the opposite long edge, place 2 single crochets in the final corner, single crochet across the top edge, and place 2 single crochets in the last corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch, chain 1. (116 stitches)

• Rnd 2: Single crochet in the same stitch as the chain-1, single crochet around while working 2 single crochets into each of the four corners. Join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (120 stitches)

• Rnd 3: Working only in the back loops, single crochet in the same stitch and each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (120 stitches)

• Rnds 4 to 5: Working through both loops, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (120 stitches)

3. Textured Body Pattern

• Rnd 6: Single crochet in the first stitch, chain 5, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch, chain 5, skip 2 stitches, repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch, chain 3. (40 single crochets)

• Rnd 7: Single crochet into the chain-5 loop, chain 2, repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the second chain of your starting chain-3, chain 1. (40 single crochets)

• Rnd 8: Single crochet in the first stitch, work 2 single crochets into the chain space, single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochets in the chain space, repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (120 stitches)

• Rnd 9: Single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (120 stitches)

• Rnds 10 to 45: Repeat the sequence from Rnd 6 through Rnd 9.

• Rnd 46: Single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (120 stitches)

• Rnd 47: Single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch, fasten off, and leave a yarn tail. (120 stitches)

4. Making the Handles (Make 2)

• Chain 8.

• Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and each chain across, chain 1, turn. (7 stitches)

• Rows 2 to 90: Single crochet across each stitch, chain 1, turn. (7 stitches) The finished strip will measure roughly 23 inches un-stretched.

• Assembly: Fold the strip in half lengthwise to form a thick tube. Join yarn to one end and slip stitch along the open edge to lock it closed. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

5. Final Assembly

• Flatten the bag body evenly.

• Measure 12 stitches inward from each outer side edge and mark with a stitch marker on both sides.

• Position the base of each strap slightly above Rnd 44, aligning the inner edge of the strap with the stitch marker.

• Securely sew both straps to the body using a yarn needle and leftover yarn tails.

• Weave in any remaining yarn ends to complete the bag.