🧶 How to Crochet an Easy and Quick Bag with T-Shirt Yarn

Great choice! T-shirt yarn is perfect for making quick, sturdy, and stylish crochet bags. It’s thick, stretchy, and works up fast — ideal for beginners or a weekend project.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a simple and quick crochet bag using T-shirt yarn:

🧶 How to Crochet an Easy and Quick Bag with T-Shirt Yarn

👜 Project: Flat-Bottom Tote Bag (Beginner-Friendly)

✅ Supplies Needed

Item	Description
T-shirt yarn	2–3 skeins or make your own from old shirts
Crochet hook	Size 10mm–12mm (depends on yarn thickness)
Scissors	For cutting yarn
Tapestry needle	For weaving in ends
Stitch markers	Optional but helpful when working in the round
Bag handles	Optional: wooden, leather, or crochet your own with T-shirt yarn

✏️ Basic Stitches Used

Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
(Optional) Half Double Crochet (hdc) if you prefer a looser stitch

🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

🎯 Step 1: Create the Base

Foundation Chain:
- Chain 20–30 (this will be the width of your bag).
- Example: ch 25
Row 1:
- Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each across.
- Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–4 (or more):
- Continue sc across and ch 1, turn.
- This forms a rectangle base. You can make it as deep as you want.

🌀 Step 2: Work the Body in the Round

Start Rounds:
- After the last row of your base, don’t turn.
- Instead, begin crocheting around the entire rectangle (sc along all sides, placing 3 sc in each corner to turn smoothly).
- Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
Build Height:
- Sc (or hdc) in each stitch around continuously (spiral rounds or joined rounds).
- Continue for 10–15 rounds or until desired height is reached.

🧵 Step 3: Add Handles

Option A: Crochet Handles (Built-In)

On your final round:
- Sc to where you want the handle to start.
- Chain 20 (or more for longer handles).
- Skip 5–8 stitches (creates the handle hole).
- Reattach with sc and continue around.
- Repeat for other side.
Next round:
- Sc into each chain and all other stitches to reinforce the handle area.

Option B: Add Ready-Made Handles

Use leather or wooden handles and sew them securely to the top edge with a tapestry needle.

🎀 Step 4: Finishing Touches

Weave in all yarn tails with a tapestry needle.
Stretch and shape your bag by hand if needed.
Optional: Add a button, snap, or lining if desired.

📏 Approximate Size

Width: 12–16 inches
Height: 12–14 inches
Strap drop: 6–10 inches
(Adjust depending on chain count and rounds)

🪄 Customization Ideas

Feature	How to Customize
Colors	Use different yarn colors for stripes or color blocks
Texture	Alternate rows of sc and hdc for variety
Shape	Make it round or oval by starting with a round base
Pockets	Crochet a smaller rectangle and sew it onto the front