Crochet Market Tote Bag

Create your own stylish and eco-friendly market tote bags with this easy crochet pattern! Perfect for grocery shopping or a day at the beach, these bags are functional and fashionable. Featuring an airy design and sturdy straps, they're a must-have for any sustainable lifestyle.

Crochet Market Tote Bag

Materials:

Yarn: 100% cotton yarn, DK weight (approximately 200-300 yards for each bag)
Hook: 4 mm (G) crochet hook for the white bag, 5 mm (H) crochet hook for the pink bag
Scissors
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: For the pink bag: 14 HDC x 10 rows = 4". For the white bag: 12 DC x 10 rows = 4". To measure gauge, crochet a swatch of 20 stitches and 20 rows, then measure the dimensions.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions:

Pink Bag:

Begin by making a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2, then work 10 hdc into the ring. Pull the ring tightly to close it. Join with a sl st to the top of the first hdc. (10 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (20 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (30 hdc)
Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (40 hdc)
Round 5-8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (40 hdc)
Round 9: Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st*, repeat from * around. Join.
Round 10-15: Ch 1, sc in each ch-1 space around. Join. (40 sc)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (40 sc)
Cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Weave in ends.

White Bag:

Begin by making a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tightly. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, *2 dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (48 dc)
Round 5-8: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join. (48 dc)
Round 9: Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 st*, repeat from * around. Join.
Round 10-15: Ch 1, sc in each ch-2 space around. Join. (48 sc)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48 sc)
Cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Weave in ends.

Finishing: Make sure to weave in all ends securely. If desired, block the bags to even out the stitches and enhance the shape. Simply dampen the bags and lay them flat to dry. Optional: You can add a fabric lining for additional durability.

Variations: Feel free to experiment with different colors or yarns. You could also attach tassels or decorative patches for a personalized touch.

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