Saltwater Summer Tote (heklet)

The tape yarn really makes the texture pop, and the tote holds its shape beautifully even loaded with groceries. I love that the pattern is quick enough to finish in an afternoon but looks like something you'd buy at a boutique.

Finished this in one weekend with the tape yarn, and the texture feels just like a real beach bag—sturdy enough for a farmers market haul. The pattern is written so clearly that even the strap join gave me no trouble, which never happens with crochet.

The tape yarn makes this crochet tote work up so fast I finished mine in a weekend, and the pdf pattern’s step-by-step photos saved me when I got to the handles. It’s already been to the farmer’s market twice and held a surprising amount of produce without stretching out.