Crochet Granny Stripe Market Bag

Introduction to the Crochet Granny Stripe Market Bag

The Crochet Granny Stripe Market Bag is a delightful accessory that not only adds a pop of style to your outfit but also serves as a practical and eco-friendly solution for your shopping needs. With its colorful granny stripes and spacious design, this bag is both trendy and versatile. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or running errands around town, this handcrafted piece will surely catch eyes and turn heads. The sturdy construction ensures you can carry your groceries and essentials with ease, all while showcasing your unique fashion sense. Say goodbye to single-use plastic bags and hello to a charming and sustainable alternative that's as fun to make as it is to use.

Finished Size

About 12" across when laid flat and about 12" tall not including handles.

Materials Needed

• 1 Caron Cotton Painterly Cake (sample made with Fuchsia Fun)
• I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Instructions

Important Notes

*Beginning ch only counts as a stitch when specified (it will only count in the granny rounds, not in the double and single crochet rounds).

Starting the Bag

Begin with a magic ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1: in mr, ch 2, 12 dc, sl st to first dc to join (12 dc)
• Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (24 dc)
• Round 3: ch 2, [2 dc in first stitch, 1 dc in next stitch] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (36 dc)
• Round 4: ch 2, [2 dc in first stitch, 1 dc in next 2 stitches] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (48 dc)
• Round 5: ch 2, [2 dc in first stitch, 1 dc in next 3 stitches] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (60 dc)
• Round 6: ch 2, [2 dc in first stitch, 1 dc in next 4 stitches] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (72 dc)
• Round 7: ch 2, [2 dc in first stitch, 1 dc in next 5 stitches] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (84 dc)
• Round 8: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (84 dc)
• Round 9: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (84 dc)
• Round 10: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (84 dc)
• Round 11: ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st, sk 2, [3 dc in next st, sk 2] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (28- 3 dc granny clusters)

Continuing the Granny Rounds

• Rounds 12-23: sl st across first granny cluster and in between the first and second clusters from the previous round, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same sp between clusters, sk 3 sts, [3 dc between clusters, sk 3 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (28- 3 dc granny clusters)
• Round 24: ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to first sc to join (84 sc)
• Round 25: ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to first sc to join (84 sc)
• Round 26: ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to first sc to join (84 sc)

Creating the Handles

In the next round you will make the handle by skipping some stitches around the top of the bag and adding chains to make the handle. You will then work single crochet stitches in those chains in the next round to make the straps. I made the straps 50 chains long; to make a longer strap, add more chains. For a shorter handle, work fewer chains, just make sure you work the same number of chains on both sides.

• Round 27: ch 1, 9 sc, ch 50, sk 24 stitches, 18 sc, ch 50, sk 24 stitches, 9 sc, sl st to first sc to join (36 sc, 100 ch)
• Round 28: ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to first sc to join (136 sc)
• Round 29: ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to first sc to join (136 sc)

Finish off, weave in ends.