Make This Sturdy Crochet Market Tote Bag — Free Aran-Weight Pattern & Step-by-Step Instructions
Looking for a trendy, reusable bag you can make yourself? This Crochet Market Tote Bag is a simple, sturdy project worked from the bottom up in joined rounds. It’s perfect for farmers’ market trips, beach days, or everyday errands — and you can easily customize the height and strap length to suit your needs.
This pattern uses aran-weight (#4) cotton and a US H/8 (5.00 mm) hook for a durable, washable finish. Follow the instructions below for the base, body, and handles to create a versatile tote you’ll reach for again and again.
Finished crochet market tote bag made with aran-weight cotton — a durable, reusable bag ideal for groceries or beach gear.
Materials
Any Aran weight #4 cotton yarn
Hook: US H/8 / 5.00 mm
Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape
Sizes
One size — final measurement depends on your yarn and tension. Sample measures approximately 12" circumference by 9" height.
Stitch Key
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Dc = Double Crochet
Flsc = Front Loop Single Crochet
Notes
This pattern is worked in joined rounds from the bottom up. Adjust the height by adding or omitting rounds; strap length is made to your preference.
Instructions:
Ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to form a circle.
R1: ch 1 (does not count as st), sc 8 in a circle, sl st to ch1 to close the round.
R2: Inc: ch 1 (does not count as st), sc 2 in 1st sc from prev round, sc 2 in next and continue to end of round, sl st to ch1.
R3: Inc: ch 1 (does not count as st), sc 2 in 1st sc from prev round, sc 1 in next st, sc 1 in next st, sc 2 in next st, repeat from * to * to the end of round, sl st to ch1.
R4: Inc: ch 1 (does not count as st), dc 2 in 1st sc from prev round, *dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 2 in next st*; repeat from * to * to the end of round, sl st to ch1.
R5: Inc: ch 1 (does not count as st), dc 2 in 1st sc from prev round, *dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 2 in next st*; repeat from * to * to the end of round, sl st to ch1.
Stop increasing after R5 — you will have the same stitch count each round from here to the top of the bag.
R6: ch 1 (does not count as st), flsc 1 in 1st st from prev round, flsc 1 in next st and continue around to end of round, sl st to ch1 to close the round.
R7: ch 1 and turn your work — dc 1 in 1st st from prev round, dc 1 in next st and continue to end of round, sl st to ch1 to close the round.
R8: ch 1 (does not count as st), sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 in next st, repeat to the end of round and sl st to ch1 to close the round.
Repeat R7 + R8 as many times as desired for the bag height. The sample repeats R7 + R8 nine more times.
Handle / Strap
Ch 1, sc 3 in next 3 st, ch 1 and turn your work. Sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 in next 2 st, ch 1 and turn; continue in this manner until you reach your desired handle length.
The sample handle has 50 rows.
Finish by slip stitching the handle to the opposite side of the tote bag, secure your yarn, cut and weave in ends.