Crochet V Stitch Grocery Shopping Bag

The Crochet V Stitch Grocery Shopping Bag is an absolute must-have for eco-conscious crafters and sustainable shoppers. With its intricate design and sturdy construction, this bag combines fashion and functionality seamlessly. It's perfect for carrying your farmers' market finds or everyday essentials in style.

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Option 1 - Regular Bag

• Crochet Hook – J / 6.00 MM
• Yarn - Worsted Weight Yarn (4) 3 colors
• Red Heart Super Saver (5 oz)

• Option 2 - Chunky Bag

• Crochet Hook – K / 6.50 MM
• Yarn - Bulky (5) 4 colors (7 oz)
• I used Red Heart Strata

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)
• Space (sp)
• V St – dc, ch1, dc in the same st

Size

12 inches long X 20 inches around, not counting the handle.

Pattern Notes

• Join rounds with a slst, Ch 3 at beginning of rounds counts as a dc.
• Ch4 counts as dc, ch1
• The amount of colors and the stripes are up to you.
• Option 1 - I changed colors after every 3rd row.
• Option 2 - I changed colors after every 4th row.

Pattern

• Option 1 - Regular Bag

ch 37

• Option 2 - Chunky Bag

ch 27

• Row 1 - ch 36, *2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across, 2 sc in the last ch*, Working back down the opposite side of the ch, repeat from * to *, join, ch 1

(Op.1 - 38 + 38 = 76 sc, Op.2 28 + 28 = 56 sc)

• Row 2 - Row 3 - 1 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1

(76 sc, 56 sc)

• Row 4 - 1 sc in each sc, join, ch 3

(76 sc, 56 sc)

• Row 5 - 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st, *1 dc in the next 2 sts, ch 1, sk the next st*, repeat from * to * around, join to 1st dc.

(19, 26) sets of 2 dc

• Row 6 - Slst in the sp between the 1st 2 dc, V st, ch 1 in the same sp, *V st in the space between the next 2 dc, ch 1*

Repeat from * to * around, join to 1st dc.

(19, 26 V sts)

• Row 7 - Slst in the ch 1 sp of the next V st, V st, ch 1 in the same sp, *V st in the next ch 1 sp of the next V st, ch 1*

Repeat from * to * around, join to 1st dc.

• Rows 8 - 22 - Repeat Row 6 (add more rows if you want a longer bag)
• Row 23 - 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1
• Rows 24 - 26 - Repeat Row 23

Handle

• Row 1 - Ch 36 (Ch more if a longer handle is desired - this would be a great over-the-shoulder bag)
• 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn

Row 2 - Row 4 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn, tie off after Row 4