Easy Crochet Market Bag

This lovely crochet market bag is perfect for shopping or carrying flowers! It's made in a warm, earthy tan, featuring a lovely open stitch pattern that gives it a lightweight feel. This bag is not only practical but also stylish, making it a fantastic accessory for anyone who loves to crochet.

Easy Crochet Market Bag

Materials:

Yarn: 100% cotton, worsted weight (approximately 300 yards)
Hook: Size H (5.0 mm)
Scissors
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but for reference, you should achieve about 4 stitches per inch in single crochet. To measure gauge, make a gauge swatch of 10 stitches by 10 rows. Measure with a ruler - it should be about 4 inches wide.

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st - stitch
sk - skip

Instructions:

Base:

Start with a slip knot and chain 20.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across (19 sc). Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across (19 sc). Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 12 inches long, about 20 rows. This will be the base of your bag.

Body:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across (19 sc). Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), sk 1 st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] to end, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch 1 space across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), sk 1 st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] to end, dc in last st. Turn.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until the work measures 16 inches high, ending with a Row 3.

Top Edge & Handles:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc around the entire top edge of the bag (approximately 60 sc). Be sure to evenly distribute the stitches. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 15 stitches, then ch 30 (this will be your handle), skip 15 stitches, sc in remaining 30 stitches. Join with sl st.
For the second handle: Repeat Row 2 (you can adjust the number of ch stitches based on how long you want your handles).

Finishing:

Fasten off the yarn and weave in any ends with your tapestry needle.
Optional: Gently block your bag by laying it flat and shaping it, ensuring a nice open form.

This market bag can be customized by using different yarn weights or adjusting the size of the handles. Enjoy using your beautiful handmade bag for your shopping trips or outings!

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