Springtime Farmer’s Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern

Whether you are going to a farmers market or just to the grocery store and want to have some reusable bags, this market bag crochet pattern will be perfect for both occasions. Scroll down for the Full FREE pattern!

This is the perfect bag to make to use to go on a Saturday morning in the Summer to your favorite Farmer’s Market. You can fill it full of all your favorite fruits and veggies while using a stylish and reusable market bag.

This free crochet bag pattern uses basic crochet stitches like single and half double crochet stitches. It has this semi open look for the majority of the body of the bag that is made from a 1 row repeat round.

Crocheting your own reusable shopping bags are a great way to help reduce the use of plastic bags.  Plus, you can make one in your favorite color, how fun is that!  

What Yarn is Best for a Crochet Market Bag?

I’d definitely say that Cotton yarn is the best choice for crochet bags.

Cotton doesn’t stretch out as much as acrylic does and it also absorbs moisture so much better. So, if you are using this bag as a beach bag and it gets a little wet, it won’t be a problem with the cotton yarn.

I’d also use cotton if you are going to be going to a Farmer’s Market and putting a lot of veggies in the bag.

You can use acrylic, but if you are going to be putting heavier things into the bag, it will stretch more.

Cotton is super easy to clean and makes for great reusable bags. It’s also durable and holds up very well.

Here are some of my favorite worsted weight cotton yarns

• Dishie Yarn from We Crochet
• Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton
• I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby

How Much Yarn Do You Need to Crochet a Market Bag?

You will need approx. 400 yards of 100% Cotton yarn for this easy crochet market bag. I used Dishie Yarn and they are 190 yards each. I barely need any of the 3rd skein, just enough to finish a little bit of the very last row.

Depending on the pattern, I’d at least have a minimum of 400 yards on hand before you start the project, but to be safe I’d say have 500 yards on hand. I don’t like playing yarn chicken and would rather be safe than sorry and have extra yarn left over. You can always use it for other crochet projects.

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Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern

All crochet terms are US terms.

Skill Level – Easy / Beginner

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Things you will need:

• 3 Skeins Dishie Multi in Dandelion Patch
• G / 4.00 mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle / Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers

Size:

• Approx. 13” across and 23” from top of strap to bottom of bag when laid flat

Abbreviation / Stitch Key:

• ch = chain stitch
• st = stitch (es)
• sk = skip
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space
• sl st = slip stitch
• yo = yarn over
• t = turn

Notes:

• This crochet market tote bag pattern is crocheted from the bottom up.

Free Market Bag Pattern –

Round 1: 12 dc in mc, sl st into first dc st to join (12)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (24)

Round 3: ch 2, * dc, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Round 4: ch 2, * dc in 2 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (48)

Round 5: ch 2, * dc in 3 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (60)

Round 6: ch 2, * dc in 4 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (72)

Round 7: ch 2, * dc in 5 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (84)

Round 8: ch 2, * dc in 6 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (96)

Round 9: ch 2, * dc in 7 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (108)

Round 10: ch 2, * dc in 8 st, 2 dc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (120)

Round 11: ch 1, * hdc, ch 1, sk st, * repeat * to * all the way around, sl st into 1st st (120)

Round 12: ch 2 (counts as a hdc and ch 1), * sk st, hdc in ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * until you reach last ch 1 sp, SK LAST CH 1 SP (120)

*NOTE* – We will not be joining rounds for now, we will work in continuous rounds marking the beginning stitch with a stitch marker.

Round 13: hdc in ch 2 sp from previous round, place stitch marker, ch 1, * hdc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * around (120)

Round 14 – 31: * hdc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * around (120)

Round 32: * hdc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (120)

We will now start joining rounds again with a sl st for the rest of the pattern

Round 33: ch 1, sc in each hdc and chain st around, sl st into 1st st (120)

Round 34 – 37: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st (120)

In the next round we will make the straps

Round 38: ch 1, sc in 40 st, ch 75, sk 20 st, sc in 40 st, ch 75, sk 20 st, sl st into 1st sc (230)

Round 39: ch 1, sc in each st and ch st around, sl st into 1st st (230)

Round 40 – 44: ch 1, sc in each st around sl st into 1st st (230)

Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

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