Crochet Off to the Market Bag

The "Crochet Off to the Market Bag" is not just your average tote - oh no! This beautifully crafted bag is a must-have for your next trip to the farmer's market or a day out in the sun. With its design and charming handmade appeal, it's the perfect accessory to carry all your fresh goodies while turning heads wherever you go. So, next time you're headed out, grab your sunglasses, sunscreen, and of course, your trusty Crochet Off to the Market Bag for a stylish and eco-friendly shopping companion!

Materials you will need:

-Any cotton yarn (use 2 strands held together) or use 1 strand of bulky yarn
–Size J-6.00mm Crochet Hook –Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can use any size 4 medium, worsted weight yarn for this project (Use 2 strands held together to make it thicker, or use size 5 bulky yarn to make this bag)
-This bag is approximately 12 inches wide and 16 inches deep.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

Using 2 strands of yarn held together to make a bulky yarn, OR use bulky yarn

Start with ch 3, DO NOT turn your work after each round.

Rnd 1: [DC, Ch 1] 6 times in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first st. (6)

Rnd 2: sl st into ch 1 sp, Ch 2 (does not count as st), [DC ch 2, DC] in each Ch 1 sp around, sl st to first st. (12)

Rnd 3: Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 ( counts as st), [DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in same ch sp, [2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in each ch sp around, sl st to beginning ch 3 st. (24)

Rnd 4: Sl st BACKWARDS into the gap between the groupings, Ch 3 (counts as st), DC in same gap, *[2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next Ch 2 sp, 2 DC in gap between groupings, repeat from * around, sl st to beginning ch 3 st. (36)

Rnd 5: Sl st between the 2 first sts, Ch 5 (counts as DC + Ch 2 sp), DC in same spot between the DC sts from previous round, * [2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next ch 2 sp, [DC, Ch 2, DC] between the next 2 DC grouping from previous round, repeat from * around, ending with [2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in last Ch 2 sp, Sl st to 3rd ch of beg. ch 5. (36)

Rnd 6: Sl st in ch 2 sp, Ch up 5 (counts as DC + Ch 2 sp), DC in same ch 2 sp, *[2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next Ch 2 sp, [DC, Ch 2, DC] in next ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, Sl st to 3rd Ch of beg. ch 5. (36)

Rnd 7: Repeat Rnd 6. (36)

Rnd 8: Sl st in ch 2 sp, Ch up 3 (counts as st), [DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in same ch 2 sp, *[2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next Ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, Sl st to beg. ch 3 st. (48)

Rnd 9: Sl st in ch 2 sp, Ch up 3 (counts as st), [DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in same ch 2 sp, * Ch 1 [2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next Ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, Sl st to beg. ch 3 st. (48)

Rnd 10: Sl st in ch 2 sp, Ch up 3 (counts as st), [DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in same ch 2 sp, * Ch 2 [2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next Ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, Sl st to beg. ch 3 st. (48)

Rnds 11-20: Repeat Rnd 10. (48)

Rnd 21: Ch 1, SC in same st, SC in next st, * SC in ch 2 sp, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in ch 2 sp, SC in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first st, ch 1, do not turn.

Rnds 22-25: SC in each st around, sl st to first st, Ch 1.

After Rnd 25, Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Strap:

Use 2 strands of yarn at the same time or use 1 strand of bulky yarn.
Start with long strand for sewing and then make your slip knot. You will use the long strand to sew to the bag after the strap is finished.

Ch 7

Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Rows 2-70: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

(you can make your strap handle as long or as short as you want)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing, Sew handle to bag.

Weave in any extra loose ends.

Enjoy!