About This Crochet Wine Tote Bag Pattern
This pattern creates a fitted crochet wine tote designed to hold a standard wine bottle with a decorative perforated band and optional velvet trim. The project uses half double crochet rounds to form the body, a lacy square band to add visual interest, and a crocheted strap to finish. Clear step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through each stage so you can achieve a professional-looking gift bag.
Perfect as a holiday or hostess gift, the tote is customizable in length and trim so you can tailor it to any bottle or color palette. The pattern includes complete round-by-round instructions, materials, and helpful tips.
Why You'll Love This Crochet Wine Tote Bag Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple bottle into a thoughtful handmade gift that feels special and personal. I enjoyed designing the perforated band because it adds a lovely decorative window without complicating the construction. I also love how easily you can change colors and trims to suit holidays or occasions. Completing a full tote in an afternoon is so satisfying, and it makes a charming present for friends and family.
Switch Things Up
I love changing colors to match seasons; try deep greens and golds for a festive holiday tote or soft pastels for spring gifts.
If you want a larger tote, use a bulkier macrame yarn and a larger hook to create a chunkier, more substantial bag.
For a mini keychain version, use lighter yarn and a smaller hook to make a pretty bottle-shaped charm that doubles as decoration.
I often add embroidered initials on the perforated band area to personalize each gift for friends and family.
Try adding a fabric lining inside the tote for extra strength and a cleaner finish—cut a fabric tube and sew it into the inside before finishing the top edge.
I sometimes add a snap or button closure at the top for extra security when carrying the bottle.
Swap the velvet trim for a crocheted scallop edge in a contrasting color to create a delicate decorative finish.
Make a matching set by crocheting multiple totes in different sizes—small ones for olive oil or specialty vinegar bottles, larger ones for magnum bottles.
Use metallic or variegated yarn for a more festive appearance that sparkles in holiday lighting for an eye-catching gift.
I recommend trying different strap styles—flat crocheted straps, braided straps, or even leather handles—for varied looks and durability.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Failing to count stitches after increases will lead to a distorted base; count hdc after each increase round to ensure the correct stitch total.
✗ Working perforated rows with tight tension can shrink the hole size and distort the pattern; relax your tension in those rows and crochet more loosely to keep the squares open.
✗ Skipping the stitch that joins rounds or using the wrong joining point will change row alignment; always slip stitch into the top of the first indicated stitch and mark the start of each round with a stitch marker.
✗ Not securing the strap ends tightly can cause them to slip under load; knot securely, weave in ends, and sew the strap ends down for extra reinforcement.