Crochet Market Tote Bag

Looking for a stylish and eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags? Look no further than the Crochet Market Tote Bag! This versatile accessory is not only perfect for carrying your farmers' market haul or beach essentials but also adds a touch of handmade charm to your outfit. With its sturdy construction and ample space, you can say goodbye to flimsy plastic bags and hello to a fashionable and practical solution.

Materials

Tools

• 5mm hook
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Instructions

Begin with a mc.

Ch 3, dc 11 into mc, sl st to first stitch to join. (12 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, *{2 dc in next stitch} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (24 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (36 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (48 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (60 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (72 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (84 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (96 sts) 8.5” circle

*Work in continuous rounds now.

Ch 6 (counts as dc + ch 3), dc in same st, *{sk next 2 sts, v-arch in next st} rep from * around, don’t join, begin next round in first ch 3 sp. (32 v-arches)

-28. V-arch in each v-arch around. (32 v-arches) **If you wish to make a shorter bag, you can leave rows off here and continue when it’s the desired height.

29. 3 dcs in each v-arch ch 3 sp around, sl st to first dc to join. (96 sts)

30. Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, *{dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (80 sts)

31. Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog, *{dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (70 sts)

Strap

Worked in rows.

If you would like a less stretchy strap, then you can work in single crochet instead. To use sc, start with a ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st across, turn. Repeat to length. Below are the instructions for the double crochet strap and finishing:

Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, turn. (9 sts)

-35. Rep last row, or until desired length is reached. 23” as written

Sl st strap end to opposite edge of bag.