Beginner-Friendly Market Bag Crochet Pattern

Beginner In the Market Crochet Bag Pattern

Crocheting your very own bag can be both rewarding and stylish! The “Beginner In the Market Crochet Bag” pattern is perfect for those who are just starting out or who want a quick and easy project. Below, we discuss the materials, tools, and instructions for creating this fabulous bag.

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Materials

To crochet your bag, you’ll need the following materials:

• Yarn:
  • 1 ball of bulky weight yarn (Bernat® Maker™)
  • Weight: 8.8 oz (250 g)
  • Yardage: 317 yds (290 m)
  • Colors: Aqua (14016) or Clay (11008)

Tools

Here’s what you will need:

• Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) Susan Bates® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Susan Bates® stitch markers
• Susan Bates® yarn needle
• Tape measure
• Optional: Keychain finding for Tassel Keychains
• Small amount of polyfill stuffing
• Piece of cardboard (6 inches or 15 cm long)

Finished Measurements

• Approximate dimensions: 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide x 14 inches (35.5 cm) long, excluding handles.

Gauge

• 13 single crochet (sc) and 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).

Instructions

BAG BASE

Refer to Diagram 1 (Page 7) for visuals.

1. Slip Knot: Create a loop with yarn and fold it on itself to form a pretzel shape. Pull through to make a slip knot.
2. Chain (Ch): Make 39 chains.

1st round:

• Right side (RS): Work 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
• Work 1 sc in each of the next 36 ch, then 3 sc in the last ch to create a corner turn.
• Continue working into the opposite side of the foundation chain.
• Complete with 1 sc in the last ch (which corresponds to the first 2 sc of the round).
• Total sc by the end of this round: 78 sc.
• Place Marker (PM) to indicate the beginning of this round.

2nd round:

• Work 1 sc in each sc around.

Shaping the Base:

• Repeat the last round 7 more times, moving the marker up after each round.
• Note: The bag base will naturally curve to form the bottom.

Increase (Inc) Round:

• 2 sc in the first sc, followed by 1 sc in each of the next 12 sc, then:
• 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sc. Repeat this section around.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Now you have 84 sc in this round.

MESH PATTERN SECTION

Refer to Diagrams on Page 11.

1st Round:

1. Ch 5 (counts as 1 Treble crochet and ch 1).
2. Skip the next sc, then 1 tr in the next sc.
3. Ch 1, skip the next sc, 1 tr in the next sc. Repeat until the last sc.
4. Ch 1 and skip the last sc, then join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beg ch-5.

2nd Round:

• (WS): Ch 5 (counts as 1 tr and ch 1).
• Skip next ch-1 space, 1 tr in next tr, ch 1. Repeat till the end.

Repeat Rounds:

• Continue repeating the last 2 rounds of the mesh pattern three more times for a total of 9 rounds.

TOP EDGING AND HANDLES

Refer to Diagram 3 (Page 15).

1st Round (Top Edging):

• (RS): Ch 1, 1 sc in the same space.
• 1 sc in the next ch-1 space, then in the next tr. Repeat and finish with 1 sc in the last ch-1 space. Join with a sl st.

2nd Round (Decrease Round):

• (Decrease): Ch 1, draw up a loop in the next 2 stitches, yarn over and draw through all loops (sc2tog).
• 1 sc in each of the next 12 sc, sc2tog. Repeat to the last 12 sc.

3rd to 6th Rounds:

• Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.

HANDLE PLACEMENT

1st Round:

• Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sc, ch 68 (First Handle).
• Skip the next 19 sc, join with a sl st, and repeat for the second handle placement.

2nd Round:

• Work through the handle chains, then work 1 sc in each of the next sc around.

Final Rounds:

• Complete 9th and 10th rounds as 1 sc in each sc around, then fasten off and weave in ends.

Optional: TASSEL KEYCHAIN

Ball:

1. Slip knot on hook and ch 2.
2. 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st.
3. Work increases and rounds as indicated, ending with a tightly stuffed ball.

Tassel:

1. Wrap yarn around a 6” piece of cardboard 25 times.
2. Secure with a long yarn tail, cut through the other side and wrap yarn to finish.

Finally, attach the tassel to the ball, creating a fun keychain accessory!

Conclusion

With this step-by-step guide, you’re well on your way to showcasing your newfound crocheting skills with the “Beginner In the Market Crochet Bag”. Not only is this bag practical, but it’s also a fantastic conversation starter! Enjoy the process and happy crocheting!