Farmer’s Market Bag Crochet Pattern

I’m always looking for ways to be more sustainable, which is why I was so excited to create this market bag pattern.

I often find that some more traditional crochet bag patterns can be a little dull or simple, so I wanted to create a bag pattern that would be unique – with a little character.

This bag has a modern, boho feel and it’s designed to be both sturdy and stretchy to accommodate all of your shopping needs.

This bag is a great alternative to a tote and is perfect for outings from shopping at the farmer’s market and grocery store to carrying along snacks on road trips.

It also makes a wonderful beach bag to hold towels, sunscreen, anything else you might need.

This bag takes a little time to crochet up, but I promise it’s all worth it!

I’m in love with this pattern and have gotten nothing but compliments so I know you’re going to love it as much as I do!

Farmer’s Market Bag Crochet Pattern

Yarn:
10 oz Universal Cotton Supreme – 609 Grey (x3)

Materials:
K (6.5mm) hook, Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Sizes are approximate:
Length including straps: 24″
Width laying flat: 15″

Gauge:
Not crucial for this project

Stitch Guide in American Terms:
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
xs – times
sk – skip
alt – alternate
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase (2 of the stitch worked into the same stitch)
dec – decrease (see Special Stitches)
ea – each
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sp – space

Special Stitches:
dec – Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook (also known as “sc2tog”)

Notes:
Beginning chain counts as the first stitch in the round throughout this pattern. You will work 2 strands together. Do not turn your work.

Click HERE for the free flower embellishment.

Instructions:

R1: working with 2 strands together, ch4, join into a loop. Sc9, do not join — 9sts

R2: ch3, dc in next st, dc inc around, sl st into top of ch — 18ts

R3: ch3, dc inc, *dc, dc inc. Repeat from * around, sl st into top of chain — 27sts

R4: ch4, *dc, ch1. Repeat from * around, sl st into 3rd ch of starting ch — 27sts

R5: ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc inc around, sl st into top of chain — 54sts

R6: ch3, sk1, *hdc, ch1, sk1* Repeat from * around, sl st into 2nd ch of starting ch — 27sts, 27 ch-1 spaces

R7-8: sc, ch2, *hdc in ch1 space, ch2. Repeat from * around, sl st into 2^nd ch of starting ch — 27sts, 27 ch-2 spaces

R9: sc, *ch3, sc in ch2 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch3, sc around beginning ch3 — 27sts, 27 ch-2 spaces

Continue by working in a spiral (do not join). Be sure to use your stitch marker.

R10-16: *ch3, sc into ch space. Repeat from * around, ending with ch3, sc around beginning ch3 — 27sts, 27 ch-3 spaces

R17-18: *ch5, sc. Repeat from * around. –27sts, 27 ch-5 spaces

R19: *ch2, dc into ch space. Repeat from * around -27sts, 27 ch-2 spaces

R20: hdc3 in ea space around — 81sts

R21: hdc around — 81sts

Sometimes I add an extra row of hdc around.

R22: ch43, sk20, hdc20, ch43, sk20, hdc21 (40sts)

R23: hdc43 into chain, hdc20, hdc43 into chain, hdc21 (127sts)

R24: *hdc19, hdc dec, hdc, hdc dec, hdc39*, sc in last (work * to * twice- 127sts)

These decreases may seem excessive but will stretch out with use.

R25: *hdc18, 2 hdc dec, hdc39* sc in last (work * to * twice- 123sts)

To end: sc, sk1, sl st and fasten