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The temperature is slowly (emphasis on slowly) creeping up, summer travel plans are tentatively being discussed, and you may have started swapping out your hot coffee for an iced version. All signs point to the fact that spring is finally just around the corner, no matter what that soothsaying groundhog says. Another sign? Your bulky winter tote is starting to feel a little out of place among the lighter fare in your closet. Enter: The crochet bag, this season's warm-weather It purse.
The knit style has been all over the SS22 runways, from technicolor dresses at Gabriela Hearst to cutout tops at Altuzarra. Try it out first in bag form—whether you need a roomy bag to hold the essentials on your next trip or want a mini clutch you can tack onto your going out 'fit, we've got you covered. Any of these 12 options is a great way to bring a textural touch to your wardrobe. Happy shopping.
Need something larger to house your to-do lists for the office or carry your next beach read? This crochet tote is up for the job. It also comes in a camel color if the dark hue isn't your style.
Full disclosure: There's not a whole lot you can fit in this mini clutch, but for those of us looking to pare back our everyday essentials, it's a good match.
Intricately crocheted from soft cotton, this blue and white two-tone tote is all about bringing vacation vibes with you, wherever you go.
For something on the posh side, this petite pink purse makes the perfect sidekick for a polished button-down and blazer.
This Italian-made yellow tote is sunny in every possible way: From the cheery face emblazoned on the front to the vibrant color, it's a surefire way to give any outfit a little boost.
Multiple straps, a silver diamond-cut chain, and five (!!) interior pockets all come together for the chicest cream-colored mini tote there ever was.
Because they're machine-washable and fold up to practically nothing, Baggu's bags make the ideal accessory for running errands; produce stains from your weekend farmer's market run are no match.
Designer Nasrin Jean-Baptiste's top-handle bag is an ombre work of art. This particular bag was handmade in Haiti, and comes with a removable satin pouch so smaller things, like lip balm and your Metro card, won't get lost in the fringe.
We're here for the kitsch revival, starting with this crochet handbag that has embroidered cherry and heart decals as its focal point.
Hand-crocheted using a mix of cotton and wood, this rainbow-colored pick is a fun way to sneak some color into your everyday wardrobe. Bring it with you everywhere from sightseeing to park picnics.
The pyramid silhouette on this crocheted purse makes it instantly stand out; it's basically like carrying around a mini sculpture any time you wear it.
Another favorite from Petit Kouraj for anyone not afraid of a little color-blocking, this fringe bag stretches and forms to whatever you put inside (read: It's surprisingly roomy).
Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury commerce editor with over seven years of experience covering fashion and design. Her writing can be found in Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Town & Country, Esquire, ELLE Decor, and more. Previously, she was an editor at Domino magazine. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe's. You will never find her at SoulCycle.
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