Crochet French Market Bag

If you're looking to add a touch of French charm to your daily shopping routine, consider crocheting a French Market Bag! This stylish and eco-friendly accessory is not only practical but also a fun and creative project to work on. With its sturdy design and classic aesthetic, the French Market Bag is perfect for carrying groceries, books, or anything else you might need on your outings. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this versatile bag is sure to become a go-to favorite for all your shopping adventures. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let's crochet a fabulous French Market Bag together!

• 3 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Charcoal, or approximately 558 yards (510 meters) of another worsted weight, category 4 yarn
• Size US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

• Width: 16 inches (41 cm)
• Length: 17 inches (43 cm)
• Straps: 20 inches (51 cm)

• Ch: Chain
• Hdc: Half double crochet
• Rep: Repeat
• Sc: Single crochet
• Sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together
• Sc3tog: Single crochet 3 together
• Sk: Skip
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Sp: Space
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Tr: Treble

Foundation Chain

Rows Instructions

Row 1 (Decrease Start)

Do not cut yarn. Block work. Begin working decrease rows as follows: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st tr, sc 2 in next ch sp, *sc 1 in next tr, sc 2 in next ch sp, rep from * across row. (102 sts)

Row 2 (Decrease)

Ch 1, sc3tog across row. (34 sts)

Row 3 (Decrease)

Ch 1, *sc 1, sc2tog, rep from * to last st, sc 1. (23 sts)

Rows 4-9 (Decrease)

Ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc across row.

Preparation

Cut yarn and reattach on opposite edge at beginning of foundation chain.

Row 1 (Reverse Side Start)

Ch 1, sc 3 in 1st ch sp, *sc 1 in ch at bottom of next tr, sc 2 in next ch sp, rep from * across row. (102 sts)

Repeat Rows 2-9

Follow the same process as the top edge for this bottom edge.

Rounds Start

Do not cut yarn as you will now work in rounds around all 4 edges of the work to join the bag and add the straps:

Round 1 (Strap Formation)

Ch 1, and working into side edge, sc 9 evenly down the side of hdc and sc decrease rows (until you reach net portion), place marker, sc 3 in 1st ch sp, *sc 1 in side of ch 3, sc 2 in next ch sp, rep from * to end of net portion (102 sc along net portion), place marker, sc 9 evenly up side of hdc and sc decrease rows, ch 74 (for straps, adjust length as needed), sc 9 evenly down other side of hdc and sc decrease rows, place marker, sc 3 in 1st ch sp, *sc 1 in side of ch 3, sc 2 in next ch sp, rep from * to end of net portion, place marker, sc 9 evenly up side of hdc and sc decrease rows, ch 74, sl st to 1st sc at beginning of round.

Round 2 (Joining and Shaping)

Sc to marker at the beginning of net portion, sc 1, sc2tog to 1 st before next marker, sc 1 (52 sts along net portion between markers), continue sc up side, into each chain, and down other side to next marker, sc 1, sc2tog to 1 st before next marker, sc 1 (52 sts along net portion between markers), then sc up side and into each chain.

Rounds 3 and 4 (Finishing Round)

Sc all the way around. Sl st to close off at the end of round 4.