How to Crochet Market Bags (video & written pattern)
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Crochet Market Bags: Sustainable Style with a Retro Twist
If you're passionate about protecting the planet or simply have a soft spot for vintage-inspired items, then crochet market bags are the perfect project for you.
These eco-friendly and stylish holdalls serve as a fantastic reusable alternative to single-use plastic bags, making them a must-have accessory for any conscious shopper.
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Not only are they practical and convenient, but they also provide an opportunity to put your unused yarn to good use, allowing you to reduce waste while indulging in a fun and creative crochet endeavor. It's a win-win situation!
Crafting your own crochet market bag is a delightful way to contribute to sustainable practices.
By opting for a reusable bag, you can significantly reduce your environmental impact and minimize the accumulation of plastic waste.
These bags are designed to be durable and sturdy, capable of carrying a considerable load of groceries or other shopping items.
Plus, their openwork design allows for easy visibility and breathability, ensuring that your produce stays fresh and intact.
The beauty of crochet market bags lies not only in their functionality but also in their quick and straightforward construction.
With a basic knowledge of crochet stitches, you can whip up these bags in no time, making them a great project for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.
The repetitive nature of the pattern allows you to relax into the rhythm of crocheting, and before you know it, you'll have a handy holdall ready to accompany you on your shopping trips.
One of the many joys of creating crochet market bags is the opportunity to delve into your yarn stash.
These bags provide an excellent outlet for using up leftover yarn or remnants from previous projects.
You can mix and match colors, experiment with different yarn weights, or even combine various textures to add a touch of uniqueness to each bag.
Not only will you be reducing yarn waste, but you'll also be adding a personal touch to your market bag collection.
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Materials
To make your market bag, you'll need about 120 yards of your main color of yarn, with a little extra in a contrasting shade to create the handle and trim.
Choose a DK or light worsted weight of yarn to make a sturdy bag. You will also need a size H or 5mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle to weave in your ends and a pair of scissors.
You may like to use stitch markers to signal the beginnings of rows as the bag is worked in the round.
Pro tip: Either cotton or acrylic yarns are best for this project, as they are strong, washable and easy to work with.
Pro tip: When working out where to attach your handle, either count the stitches or simply fold the bag in two to estimate.
Abbreviations
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
dc double crochet
sc single crochet
st stitch
fr from
sk skip
sp space
rep repeat
yo yarn over
Written pattern
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to make circle.
Row 1: Ch 2, 12 dc into circle, sl st in top of 1st dc to join. 12 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, sl st to join. 24 sts.
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1dc in next st* 11 times, sl st to join. 36 sts.
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts* 11 times, sl st to join. 48 sts.
Row 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts* 11 times, sl st to join. 60 sts.
Row 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 4 sts* 11 times, sl st to join. 72 sts.
Row 7: Ch 4, sk first st, dc, *ch 2, sk next st, dc* until end of round, ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch.
Row 8: Ch 6 (use your stitch marker here if desired), *sk next sp, sc into next space, ch 6* to end, sc into 1st ch 6 space.
Rows 9-20: Continue working *ch 6, sc into next space* until you reach row 20, or before if the bag is the height you require. Ch 6, sc into next space. Mark this ch space.
Row 21: Ch 4, dc in next space, *Ch 2, dc in next space* to end. Ch 2, sl st into base of Ch 4.
Row 22: Ch 1 (use st marker), *3 sc in next space, 1 sc in top of dc* until last sp. Treat both horizontal chains (marked ch sp and horizontal ch above it) as one, work pattern over both chains together. Sl st to marked ch.
Row 23: Ch 1, sc in 1st stitch (the one you sl st into), mark st, sc in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends so far.
Row 24: Join new color. Ch 1, sc in each st of row, sl st into top of 1st sc.
Row 25: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st into top of 1st sc.
Bag handle
Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 60. Find opposite side of bag, go back 4 stitches. Join with sl st, ensuring chain is not twisted.
Sc in same st, ch 1, turn, work 1 sc back across.
Join with sl st. Sc in the same st, then sc across handle chain. Repeat for at least two more rows, more if you desire, joining to the opposite side with sl sl and sc each time.
Finally, sl st back across the strap and sl st again to join. Finish off and weave in ends.
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