How to Create a Stylish and Eco-Friendly Crochet Market Bag

Crochet market bags are an eco-friendly and charming alternative to single-use plastic bags when you're out shopping. These versatile and stylish bags can hold all your farmers' market finds in an eco-conscious way while adding a touch of handmade flair to your outfit. Whether you're picking out fresh produce or browsing for unique finds at your local market, a crochet market bag is a reliable companion that showcases your commitment to sustainability with a pop of personality.

Ingredients

• Crochet Hook: H/8-5.50MM
• Craft Scissors
• Yarn Sewing Needle
• Yarn used: 2 Skeins Lemon Stripes (Loops & Threads/T-Shirt) Bulky 5

Stitch Guide

• HDC = half double crochet
• SC = single crochet
• SS = slip stitch
• ST(S) = stitch(es)
• CH = chain
• R[number] = Row
• RND = Round

Steps to Create Your Crochet Market Bag

Step 1: Create the Base

You will be creating an oval shape for the base of the bag. 4 total rounds.

• CH 30
• Into the fourth CH start HDC, HDC across the row
• Once you hit the corner, (27) increase by HDC two times (solely at the ends)
• HDC across the row
• Once you hit the corner, (29) increase by HDC two times (solely at the ends)
• HDC across the row
• Once you hit the corner, (31) increase by HDC two times (solely at the ends)
• HDC across the row
• Once you hit the corner, (32) increase by HDC two times (solely at the ends)

Step 2: Create the Main Part of the Bag

You will be creating the remainder of the bag.

• R1: DC into every ST around the crocheted oval, until you reach the beginning of the Row. SS to connect the last ST to the very first ST. CH 2.
• R2-R9: DC into the very first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, and DC into the following ST... (repeat this method until the end of the Row, where you will SS to connect the last ST to the very first ST)
• R10: HDC into every ST around the crocheted oval, until you reach the beginning of the Row. SS to connect the last ST to the very first ST to complete this step.

Step 3: Create the Straps

You will be creating the straps for the bag.

• CH 61
• With the strap in between Rows 9 & Rows 10.
• You will be weaving the straps through every other hole created from the DC technique of Row 9.