Le 31
Crochet Tote
This Crochet Tote, an exclusive by Le 31 by Simons designed in Canada, is made from a soft, stretch crocheted knit and features a grab handle. Its open top and slouchy silhouette make it suitable for everyday use, with dimensions of 15.75 inches (40 cm) in both height and width.
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Size
Specifications
Soft and stretch crocheted knit tote with a grab handle.
Soft and stretch crocheted knit construction; grab handle.
- Material
- Composition: 100% polyester
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- crocheted knit
- grab handle
Product Insights
Le 31 Crochet Tote, a 39 CAD one-size open-knit tote in Off White default and Brown alternate, is a 100% polyester crochet bag from La Maison Simons' house label, family-owned in Quebec City since 1840, currently out of stock; its 15.75 inch square shape returns from over 90% stretch because polyester knit recovers rather than sagging like cotton, and its fine filaments plus open stitch give softness independent of fiber content. It is built for warm-weather beach, resort, and festival use with denim and chinos, carrying bulky low-density loads by volume—a rolled beach towel plus water bottle with room—while its moisture-resistant, mildew-resistant, abrasion-resistant knit lets a damp swimsuit or towel dry in place when hung, and with no rigid base or hardware it collapses nearly flat for purse or glove-box storage. The tradeoff is load type and care: dense, heavy, or one-sided loads relax the crochet and stretch the bag, so it is not a laptop-and-books carry; machine wash delicate in a mesh bag though hand washing is recommended, and steam blocking at 150-160°C can permanently re-set drooped stitches whereas a hot iron near 250°C fuses the polyester, making steam the safe reshaping method.
Verified claims
- Shape retention
- Polyester knit recovers over 90% of a stretch, so the tote returns to its 15.75 inch square rather than sagging like cotton.
- Stretch resistance
- Bulky, low-density loads suit it best; dense, heavy, or one-sided loads relax the crochet and stretch the bag.
- Care
- Machine wash on delicate in a mesh bag, though hand washing is recommended; polyester is less prone to shrinking than cotton.
- Re-blocking
- Steam at 150-160°C can permanently re-set relaxed stitches, though a hot iron near 250°C melts the polyester.
- Load limits
- Best for bulky, low-density loads; pack this tote by volume, not weight.
- Capacity
- Holds a rolled beach towel plus a water bottle, with room to spare.
- Ventilation
- A damp swimsuit or towel dries in place once the loaded open-knit tote is hung up
- Moisture resistance
- The 100% polyester knit absorbs almost no water and resists mildew
- Packability
- No rigid base or hardware, so it collapses nearly flat and stows as a spare bag in a purse or glove box.
- Reshaping
- Steam around 150-160°C can re-set relaxed stitches, but a hot iron fuses the polyester and ruins it.
- Ironing
- Steam re-blocking revives dropped stitches; a hot iron fuses the polyester yarn.
- Steam blocking
- Steam blocking at 150-160°C permanently re-sets drooped crochet stitches
- Iron safety
- Ironing above about 250°C fuses the polyester; use steam instead
- Storage durability
- Resists water, mildew, and abrasion, ensuring durable storage.
- Material
- 100% polyester construction is more pliable and moisture-resistant than paper-based crochet totes.
- Softness
- Softness comes from fine polyester filaments and an open stitch, not the fiber content.
- Styling
- A warm-weather tote for beach, resort and festival, styled with denim and chinos
- Load type
- Built for bulky, low-density loads packed by volume, not a laptop-and-books carry
- Brand heritage
- Le 31 is the house label of La Maison Simons, family-owned in Quebec City since 1840.
Product record
- Title
- Crochet Tote
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Everyday carry tote
A slouchy open-top tote for carrying daily essentials, with a grab handle and a single long shoulder strap for wearing over the shoulder, measuring about 15.75 inches by 15.75 inches (40 cm by 40 cm). Because the crochet yarn can snag and pull, keep items like keys, pens, or metal tools in a separate pouch inside the bag.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Crochet Tote: Choose this if you want a soft, slouchy, open-top tote for casual carrying: it is made of stretchy crocheted knit in 100% polyester, measures 15.75 inches by 15.75 inches, and comes in one size in Off White or Brown with a single long shoulder strap. Note that it has no visible closure or lining, and its openwork yarn can snag on keys, pens, or metal tools, so it suits lighter, gentler use rather than bulkier sharp-edged contents.[1,2,3] | Large Faded Canvas Tote Imported From Seoul: Choose this if you want an oversized everyday carryall: it measures 17 by 23 by 5 inches, is made of 100% cotton canvas with a durable fabric and faded wash, and comes in Grey, Ivory/Cream Beige, or Green in one size. It suits shoppers who like a minimalist, unstructured look with two flat shoulder straps, an exterior patch pocket, and a zippered interior pocket, and it's imported from Seoul. Note that the main compartment is open-top with no closure, so it may not suit anyone needing to secure contents.[4,5,6,7] | Supple Faux-Leather Tote: Choose this if you want a soft-structured, everyday tote in pebbled faux leather (polyurethane shell with textile lining) that carries by grab handle or shoulder straps. It measures 13 inches by 13 inches by 7 inches in one size, offered in Black or Brown, with a magnetic-snap main compartment and an interior zip pocket. Note that the top is open rather than zipped, so the magnetic snap is the only closure.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A slouchy crochet tote bag in a light cream color with a single long shoulder strap and an open top; the body shows a repeating textured stitch pattern and soft, unstructured shape.
- Overall shapeSoft, slouchy tote silhouette with a wide rounded base tapering slightly toward the open top; bag collapses inward along the front center creating a visible fold.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.84 · h 0.55 (high) - HandleSingle long shoulder strap made from the same crochet material, thin and tubular in appearance, extending from the bag top to a loop at the image top center.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.16 · h 0.50 (high) - OpeningOpen top with a rounded U-shaped mouth; the top edge appears to have a tighter crochet stitch forming a subtle ribbed trim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Surface textureVisible chunky crochet stitch pattern across the exterior consisting of small repeating loops forming a wavy, honeycomb-like texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Material appearanceSoft yarn material with a matte finish and slight shadowing in stitch recesses indicating thickness; no visible lining or closure.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.54 (medium) - Color uniformityUniform light cream color across strap and body with minor shading from lighting but no contrasting trims or accents.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow under the bag; bag is centered and vertically oriented.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionBag centered in frame, photographed straight-on with the strap reaching toward the top center; no props or hands visible.
Colors
light cream· bodylight cream· strap#EDEDED- Overall shapeSoft, slouchy tote silhouette with a wide rounded base tapering slightly toward the open top; bag collapses inward along the front center creating a visible fold.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a cream-colored crochet tote showing the knitted body with openwork stitches, a rounded base, and a wide flat strap with a tighter knit attached to the bag mouth.
- Overall shapeSoft-sided tote with a rounded, slightly flattened base and a slouchy, unstructured body that collapses inward near the top opening.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Body knit patternLoose open crochet / lattice pattern of repeating small rounded loops creating visible holes across the bag body; texture appears soft and yarn-based.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.78 · h 0.52 (high) - Base detailRounded base with continuous crochet stitch matching the body; base sits slightly to the left in frame and shows subtle flattening where it rests on the surface.
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x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Top opening and mouthTop edge partly collapsed inward; mouth shows inner side of crochet with same openwork and a narrow band of tighter knitting where the strap attaches.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Strap constructionSingle wide flat shoulder strap extending upward from the bag, knit in a visibly tighter, denser stitch than the body and attached with a ribbed-like transition band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Color toneUniform warm cream / off-white color across body and strap with slight tonal difference where strap knit is denser.
Other
Studio shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; lighting is even and diffused showing texture detail.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray seamless background with a soft shadow cast by the bag toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft diffused studio lighting producing minimal harsh highlights and even illumination that emphasizes the knit texture.
- Image crop and focusImage is a close-up detail view cropped to show the lower two thirds of the bag and the lower portion of the strap; focus is sharp on surface texture.
Colors
warm cream· bodypale cream· strap- Overall shapeSoft-sided tote with a rounded, slightly flattened base and a slouchy, unstructured body that collapses inward near the top opening.