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Pattern for: Coco free crochet market bag pattern
Yarn used: 100% cotton worsted weight (hard-wearing and easy to crochet)
Difficulty level: Easy – perfect for a quick make!
Stitches used: Just the basic stitches – single crochet and double crochet
Hannah’s Notes: This free crochet market bag pattern works up quickly and features a beautifully textured stitch that’s both modern and stylish. It’s the ideal grab-and-go bag for carrying your essentials while you’re out and about or for heading to the farmer’s market! Don’t fancy reading it on the blog? You can get the printable PDF pattern instead!
Table of Contents
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet a market bag, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
You’ll be surprised at the stitch pattern we create using just double crochet stitches. With some clever placement, you’ll create a stunning stitch pattern that oozes style and elegance!
Once you’ve started crocheting bags, I am sure you will love it and want to make more! There is a clutch and cross body bag using the same gorgeous stitch pattern. Or check out my other Crochet Bags 🙂
Yarn
To make this easy crochet market bag pattern, I used Dishie by WeCrochet, which is 100% cotton (190yds/174m/100g) worsted weight.
Dishie is a hardworking worsted weight 100% cotton yarn with a tight spin and high absorbency. This makes Dishie not only easy to crochet with but extremely durable as well – the go-to choice for hardwearing projects that will last for years, even with daily use.
It’s a category 4, worsted weight yarn which is what makes these bag so sturdy. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
I used Linen for my crochet market bag.
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Cottage Cotton Yarn, 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, 207yds/189m/100g
- Twister Solid XL, 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic, 218yds/200m/100g
Things you’ll love about this easy crochet tote bag pattern
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Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Big Crochet Bag
Sizing
Your crocheted grocery bag will measure 14 inches by 13 inches (35.5cm x 33cm).
How much yarn do I need to crochet the market bag?
The following yarn amounts are approximate. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.
You will require approximately 810 metres, 885 yards of yarn to crochet the bag.
This is 5 balls of the recommended yarn.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- A 5.5mm(I) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Bag Clasps
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Step by Step Video Tutorial
Come along as I make the crochet cross body pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
tog – together
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)
Special Stitches
Dc in skipped stitch
When working into a skipped stitch, the double crochet is worked around the 3 double crochet stitches that are before it.
Single crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Insert hook into stitch and pull through a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and pull through a loop. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Note for working across the first set of 3dc in the set pattern:
The first st of the round moves backwards every other round of the main set pattern as we work into the last st of the round in the first stitch repeat.
You don’t need to do anything differently, just make sure to keep track of the first stitch of the round.
Making Your Crocheted Grocery Bag Perfect For You
It’s easy to customise your bag to your liking as follows:
- Make your Bag taller by repeating Rounds 6 and 7 as many times as you like before working Round 22 as your final Round.
- Make your Straps any width you like by working into more stitches of the last round of the Bag.
- Make your Straps longer by working as many rows as you like on either side before joining.
Before you jump into crocheting your tote bag, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms
- The bags are made in joined rounds.
- You can either worked a stacked dc or a ch3 at the beginning of each round as the first stitch.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Round.
Free Crochet Market Bag Pattern
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STRAPS
With RS facing, join yarn to 5th st from side crease of the Front of the Bag.
Rows 1-6: sc in next 9 sts, turn. [9]
Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, turn. [7]
Rows 8-45: sc in next 7 sts, turn. Break yarn at end of Row 45.
Skip next 20 sts of last round, join yarn to next st and rep Rows 1-45 of the Strap. When complete, join together the last rows of the Straps with either a ss seam or sew them. Weave in ends.
Second Strap – turn bag to have the Back facing and repeat the Strap instructions.
CLASPS AND FINISHING
To add clasps as I have, sew 1 in place evenly to the front of your bag as desired.
You can of course use any fastening that you like including a zip, buckle or clip.
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More Crochet Bags You Might Enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed making this easy crochet market bag pattern, then why not try a few more? Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Free Summer Crochet Bag Pattern – the perfect bag to take on your travels
- Quotidien Satchel Crochet Messenger Bag – a mix of practicality and style with lots of texture
- Denim Envelope Crochet Shoulder Bag Pattern – a versatile pattern you can use for any occasion
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