A large, summer bag inspired by the sandy shores of the Caribbean. Playful stitches and striping make this a beautiful tote that’s perfect for hauling around towels, your picnic lunches or your latest finds at the farmers market.

This bag is crocheted by first making two side panels and then a center panel. Each panel is then seamed together. To finish, the bag is worked in the round at the top and handles are added over the last few rounds. The side panels are made with a simple mesh stitch, and you can find a full tutorial online here: https://www.mamainastitch.com/how-to-crochet-an-easy-mesh... This stitch is also used for a few rows in the center panel. Feel free to make this your own by changing the colors and striping in the center panel to your taste!