Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

Mesh Bag for Carrying Everything

Beach Bag Crochet Pattern ~ This easy tote bag pattern comes from J&P Coats and Clark’s booklet No. 300 titled Quick Crochet. The original copyright date is 1953.

Labor Day and the end of summer vacations is coming soon. So maybe you won’t be taking this bag to the beach but it’s still a useful tote for shopping.

Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

Speed Cro-Sheen Mercerized Cotton

This pattern uses Coats and Clark’s ONT Speed Cro Sheen Mercerized Cotton. You can still find this vintage thread for sale on Ebay and Etsy.

speed cro sheen thread

The post Crochet Chignon Cover Pattern also uses Speed Cro Sheen. On the post you’ll find several possibilities for a substitute thread. Not to mention a pretty bun cover crochet pattern.

One such substitute is Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3. It comes in several colors. It’s 100% Mercerized Cotton and comes in 150 yard balls (2.24 ounces).

Another good substitute is DMC Petra Crochet Thread Size 3. It is also made of 100% Cotton and comes in 306 yard balls (3.52 ounces).

Another Mesh Tote Bag Pattern

For crocheting the mesh tote bag shown below, you’ll use Aunt Lydia’s Heavy Rug Yarn. It has an inside lining so items won’t fall out.

Mesh Covered Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

mesh covered tote bag

Quick Crochet

The Quick Crochet booklet states,

“Nowadays our homes sparkle with bold, clear colors, and we tend toward interesting textures in our choice of fabrics. To fit crochet to present-day preferences, we have created these striking new designs for you to make. These place mats, chair covers, rugs and pillows will add an extra touch of good grooming to your home.”

On the 20th Century Cloth website from the same booklet, you’ll find another page of Speed-Cro-Sheen ads and several pretty patterns for crochet trims.

https://20thcenturycloth.com/coats-clark-fashions-in-quick-crochet/

Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

A red plastic plate is inserted to secure the bottom of the beach bag. It measures 9-1/2 inches in diameter. It’s suggested that you use corks to tie to the ends of the cords for handles.

beach bag crochet pattern

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