Crochet Strawberry Pouch Market Bag
Crochet market bags are not only stylish and trendy but also a sustainable choice for carrying your groceries or everyday essentials. These handmade creations bring a touch of charm to your shopping routine and help reduce the use of plastic bags. With their sturdy design and colorful patterns, crochet market bags are not just practical but also eco-friendly. So next time you head to the farmer's market or grocery store, don't forget your trusty crochet market bag to add a touch of flair to your shopping experience!
Materials:
Five lime cotton yarn, approximately 100g (more if you plan on making a bigger net bag)
4mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle
Pattern:
Base of the Strawberry Pouch:
Start with a Slip Knot: Wrap the yarn around your two fingers, create a loop, pull the yarn through and adjust it on the hook.
Chain 5: Create a starting chain of five.
Row 1: Skip two chains. In the third chain, make a half double crochet (yarn over, insert the hook, pull yarn through, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook). Make two half double crochets in this same chain. Follow by one half double crochet in the next chain, and then two half double crochets in the last chain.
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn your work. Make two half double crochets in the first stitch, one half double crochet in the next three stitches, and then two half double crochets in the last stitch for a total of seven half double crochets.
Repeat a similar increase pattern for Rows 3-7, ending Row 7 with 17 half double crochets.
Rows 8 and 9: No increases, continue with one half double crochet in each stitch, maintaining 17 half double crochets.
Row 10: Start with two chains. Make a decrease in the first and last two stitches by yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, pull up a loop, insert into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all four loops, reducing the stitch count.
Repeat similar decrease steps for Row 11, ending with 13 half double crochets.
Transition to Net Bag:
Single Crochet Border: Make a single crochet border around the piece, not worrying about the exact number of stitches.
Back Loop Double Crochets: Start a new round with back loop only double crochets to begin forming the net part of the bag. Keep repeating this pattern for several rounds.
Creating the Mesh for Net Bag:
Chain 7, Skip 3: For a bigger net bag, modify by skipping fewer stitches.
Continue the Pattern: Repeat the process of chaining and skipping across the round. Remember, the exact count may vary.
Sewing the Pouch:
Adding Seeds: Use yellow yarn to sew seeds in a vertical pattern on one side.
Joining the Sides: Place the right sides together, joining them by crocheting around the edges, leaving an opening for the pouch.
Finishing Touches:
Leaf and Strap: Create a chain for the leaf and strap, attach them to the pouch to complete the look.
Transforming into Net Bag: The pouch can be flipped inside out to reveal a handy net bag.
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