Crochet Green Market Bag
Craft a stylish eco-friendly tote with this handmade green market bag. This unique crochet creation is perfect for carrying groceries, produce, or any other essentials while reducing your environmental impact. The intricate design and durable construction make this bag not only practical but also a fashionable accessory for any shopping trip or outing. The vibrant green color adds a pop of color to your ensemble while showcasing your commitment to sustainability. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or running errands around town, this crochet green market bag is sure to turn heads and make a statement. The spacious interior provides ample room for all your purchases, making it a reliable companion for all your shopping needs. The long handles allow for comfortable carrying, whether you're walking or biking to your destination. Say goodbye to single-use plastic bags and opt for this reusable and stylish alternative that reflects your personal style and values. Make a sustainable choice with this crochet green market bag and show off your commitment to a greener lifestyle.
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Treble Crochet V stitch = treble, chain 1, treble (tr, ch 1, tr)
3. When working the joining slipstitch pull the stitch tight. That way you won’t be tempted to work into it next time around.
4. If your gauge is larger than stated, 5 ounces may not be enough to finish bag. So make your first one out of a 7 ounce skein.
5. Be sure to change to the H hook for working rounds 16-21, this gives your bag a stable top.
6. You can make the Go Green Market Bag without the CD, it will be less structured if you choose to leave it out.
.MATERIALS:
CD for base of bag
H (5.0mm) and J (6.0 mm) crochet hooks
Yarn needle for weaving ends
GAUGE: Rounds 1-6 = 6 inches, 4 Treble Crochet V sts = 4 inches
SIZE: 15 inches wide and 12 inches from base to upper edge
Round 1: With H hook, ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)
Fasten off, weave ends into back of work.
OUTSIDE BASE:
Round 1-4: Rep rounds 1 - 4 of inside base but DO NOT fasten off. Ch 1.
Round 5: Put both pieces together, wrong sides facing each other. Working through both layers; insert hook through same st as join and any st on the other layer, slipstitch.
Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts (first dc goes in join), 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Insert CD before closing. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 sts)
Round 6: Change to J hook. Ch 5, tr in join. *Skip 1 st, tr, ch1, tr all in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 4th ch of ch 5. (30 Treble Crochet V sts)
Rounds 7-15: Slipstitch into first ch space, ch 5, tr in same space. * Tr, ch1, tr in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 4th ch of ch 5. (30 Treble Crochet V sts)
Round 16: Change to H hook. Ch 1, sc in join. *Sc over ch 1 space, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, ending sc over ch 1, sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (90 sts)
Round 17: Ch 1 and sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (90 sts)
Round 18: Ch 1, sc in join and next 22 sts, ch 70 (40), skip 20 sts , being care not to twist the ch, sc in 25 sts, ch 70 (40), skip 20 sts, being careful not to twist the ch, sc in remaining sts. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts, but who’s counting?)
Rounds 19: Ch 1, sc in each sc and each ch around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts)
Rounds 20-21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.