4Medium weight5.0 mm hookEasyGranny Square Tote BagEight classic granny squares joined into a roomy tote, finished with a double crochet top band and two sturdy straps.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookEasyLinked Double Crochet Pot Holder Crochet PatternA dense, gap-free square in linked double crochet. Make two and join them for a thick pot holder, or use one as a trivet.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookEasyDouble Crochet Bucket HatA bucket hat worked from the top down in double crochet: a flat crown, straight sides and a flared brim. Make the brim ruffled for a hat like the one pictured.
4Medium weight4.5 mm hookEasyFree Crochet French Market Tote Bag Pattern (Mesh Tote)A cotton mesh market bag with a solid 12-dc round base, an expandable filet body and reinforced straps.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookBeginnerSimple Double Crochet Dishcloth Crochet PatternA square cotton dishcloth worked entirely in double crochet rows. A good first project once you know how to chain and double crochet.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookBeginnerDouble Crochet Round Coaster Crochet PatternA flat circle of double crochet in four rounds: the standard 12-stitch circle, finished as a coaster. A good first project in the round.
Nov 3, 20268 min readEasyThe 7 Best Double Crochet Stitches for Sturdy Bags and TotesSeven double crochet variations compared for stretch, opacity and stiffness, so you can choose the right stitch for an unlined bag.
