Hey everyone, I’ve been seeing these Prada crochet tote bags everywhere lately, and they’re so darn cute! But let’s be real, the price tag on those things is insane. So, I thought, “Why not try to make one myself?” And that’s exactly what I did. I’m here to share my little adventure with you all.
First, I looked up a bunch of pictures online of the actual Prada bag. I wanted to get a good sense of the size, the shape, and the overall look. The real ones are made with raffia, which is like this straw material, but I wasn’t about to go out and buy that. I had a bunch of yarn lying around at home, and figured that would work just fine.
The Yarn
- Chose a light beige, kind of like the color of the real Prada bag.
- Made sure it was a thicker yarn, not the super thin stuff, because I wanted the bag to be sturdy.
Next, I searched for some crochet patterns online. I’m not a pro at crocheting, but I know the basics. I found a simple tote bag pattern that looked pretty similar to the Prada one. It was a rectangle shape, which is what I was going for. I also searched for crochet tutorials, just to make sure I had the basics down.
The Process
- Started by making the bottom of the bag. It was just a big rectangle, crocheting back and forth in rows. I made sure to count my stitches carefully so it came out the right size.
- Once the bottom was done, I started working on the sides. I just kept crocheting around and around, building up the walls of the bag. It was a bit repetitive, but I put on some music and just kind of zoned out.
- For the handles, I crocheted two long strips and then attached them to the top of the bag. I made sure they were long enough to fit over my shoulder comfortably.
It took me a few days to finish the whole thing, working on it here and there when I had some free time. It wasn’t too hard, honestly. The hardest part was probably just making sure the sides were even. I had to undo a few rows a couple of times because I messed up the stitch count, but it wasn’t a big deal. The real ones have the Prada logo on the front, but I didn’t even try to replicate that. I just left it plain. It looks pretty good, even without the logo!
The whole thing cost me practically nothing, since I already had the yarn. And it was kind of fun to make, too! I’m not going to lie, I felt pretty proud of myself when I was finished. It might not be a real Prada, but it’s cute, it’s functional, and I made it myself. That’s what matters, right?
So, if you’re thinking about getting one of those Prada crochet tote bags, but don’t want to spend a fortune, I say give it a try yourself! It’s a fun little project, and you might surprise yourself with what you can create. Who knows, maybe I’ll try making another one in a different color. What do you guys think? Should I?
