WILLOW Market Bag Crochet Pattern

WILLOW Market Bag Crochet Pattern by Kristin Omdahl | Who says reusable can’t be pretty? This bag is not only useful and environmentally friendly, but it will also give you the chance to show off some mad crochet lace skills! The pattern is deceptively simple to crochet; all the increases are worked into the first round of stitches, so there is no increasing or decreasing within the stitch pattern. Choose a durable linen or cotton yarn that is machine washable and dryable. It gets softer each time you wash it, making it the perfect strong yet low-maintenance choice for this bag. Use the bag to go to the market or the beach, or stow your yoga mat and water bottle for a trip to the gym; this bag will carry it all!

What you will need:

• 540 yards (494 m) #2 sport weight yarn
• E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
• yarn needle
• scissors

Gauge: First 3 rounds = 4 in (10cm) in diameter.

Note: Bag is worked in one piece. It begins at the circular base, is worked up the sides, and then the handles are worked right onto the bag.

Finished Size:

22″ long x 24″ wide at the opening (56 x 61 cm). Straps are 10″ (25 cm) long.

Stitch Guide: 

Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), treble crochet (tr) and linked double treble crochet (L-dtr).

Linked Double Treble Crochet (l-dtr): To work the first L-dtr after the beg ch5, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yarn over hook, draw yarn through, insert hook in next ch, yarn over hook, draw yarn through, insert hook in next ch, yarn over hook, draw yarn through, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over hook, draw yarn through stitch (yarn over hook, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook)x4. 

Joining/Last Linked Stitch: To join at the end of the linked stitch round, pull up loops in ch sts of beg ch5 at beg of round (stitch to the left and continue as a normal L-dtr.

Pattern notes: 

• Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
• Do not turn work at the end of each round.
• Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!

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