Carry your treasures in style with this Dragon Eye Tote Bag crochet pattern! Featuring a fierce, realistic dragon eye set into textured stitches, this tote is a bold statement piece for fantasy lovers, bookworms, or anyone who enjoys magical accessories. With its flat-bottom base, sturdy construction, and shimmering details, this bag is as practical as it is eye-catching.

This listing is for a digital PDF crochet pattern only (not a finished tote bag). The pattern is written in English (US terms) with Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Skill level: Intermediate. You should be comfortable with basic stitches (sc, hdc), increases/decreases, and sewing with mattress stitch.

This project is designed to expand your crochet skills with exciting new techniques, including:
Creating a flat-bottom tote with plastic canvas support
Using texture stitches for dramatic dragon scales
Integrating 3D crochet elements on flat fabric
Adding a Tunisian crochet strap for strength and style
Applying amigurumi shaping skills to a functional accessory

Finished size: Approx. 14” × 14” when laid flat; bottom measures 11” × 3”.

Materials needed:
Big Twist Value yarn (Dark Grey – 3 balls; Varsity Gold – <1 ball)
G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Polyfil stuffing
Plastic canvas cut to 11” × 3” oval
Tapestry needle, straight pins, stitch markers

Gauge:
Base & eye: 8 sts × 8 rows = 2”
Bag: 8 sts × 12 rows = 2”

This premium PDF is formatted for easy reading and printing, with clear step-by-step instructions to guide you through every detail.

Please note: A free text-only version of this pattern is available on my blog, www.hookedbykati.com, but this premium PDF is ad-free, formatted for easy printing, and includes all tutorial photos.

You are welcome to sell finished totes made from this pattern. Please credit Hooked by Kati as the designer. The pattern file itself may not be shared, sold, or redistributed.

Make your own fantasy-inspired tote bag and carry a little dragon magic wherever you go!