Looking for a strong, stylish, and practical crochet tote bag you can make yourself?
The Isla Rope Tote is a structured, modern crochet bag made with cotton rope, designed for everyday use, beach days, shopping, and travel. In this post, I’m sharing the complete pattern with you for free, along with tips, photos, and a printable PDF option.
Whether you are crocheting for yourself or as a handmade gift, this project is designed to be both relaxing and rewarding.
How to Crochet the Isla Rope Tote Step by Step
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About the Isla Rope Tote
The Isla Rope Tote is a structured, everyday bag made with cotton rope. It is designed to be durable, elegant, and practical at the same time. The texture created by working in the back loop only gives it a unique, modern look while keeping the bag sturdy.
It is perfect for daily use, beach days, shopping, and travel.
Materials
You will need 5 mm cotton rope or macrame cord (approximately 240 meters / 262 yards), a 7 mm crochet hook, a stitch marker, a yarn needle, and scissors.
Finished Size and Skill Level
The finished bag measures approximately 46 × 40 cm.
Skill level: Intermediate.
Language: US Crochet Terms.
Construction: Worked in continuous rounds from the base upward.
Crochet Notes
All single crochet stitches are worked in the back loop only. Always mark the last stitch of each round and move the stitch marker forward as you continue. The pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
Keeping an even tension is essential for a clean and professional result.
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet (BLO)
BLO – Back Loop Only
SL ST – Slip Stitch
CH – Chain
SK – Skip
RND – Round
REP – Repeat
The Pattern
Foundation
Chain 4, slip stitch to form a ring, chain 1.
Rounds 1–9: Base
Rnd 1: Work 7 SC into the ring. Place a stitch marker in the last stitch.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (14 SC).
Rnd 3: 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next stitch. Repeat around (21 SC).
Rnd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, 2 SC. Repeat around (28 SC).
Rnd 5: 2 SC in first stitch, 3 SC. Repeat around (35 SC).
Rnd 6: 2 SC in first stitch, 4 SC. Repeat around (42 SC).
Rnd 7: 2 SC in first stitch, 5 SC. Repeat around (49 SC).
Rnd 8: 2 SC in first stitch, 6 SC. Repeat around (56 SC).
Rnd 9: 2 SC in first stitch, then 1 SC in each stitch until marker.
Rounds 10–22: Bag Sides
Work 1 SC in the back loop only in each stitch around.
Round 23: Handles
Slip stitch in first stitch, chain 1, place marker.
Work 12 SC.
Skip 10 stitches, chain 15.
Work 26 SC.
Skip 10 stitches, chain 15.
Round 24: Finishing
Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in all ends.
Optional: Striped Version
For a striped design, change color every 5 rows using an invisible join.
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