You can now make the On the Go Market Bag Crochet Pattern free! The crochet market bag is an easy, mesh design that’s perfect for markets and shopping.
This foldable, storable, reusable bag is crafted from cotton yarn. The market bag free crochet pattern, complete with a photo tutorial guiding you through each stitch will help you learn how to make a market bag effortlessly with this practical and eco-friendly project!
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Quick Info Card
Yarn: Worsted weight 4 cotton (375 yards)
Supplies: US I / 5.5 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors
Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Highlights: Breathable netted design
About the free market bag crochet pattern
I hate to admit it, but I have an abundance of plastic bags from the grocery store and just about every other store out there. I try to reuse and repurpose them, I have even crocheted some into mats for the homeless, but it seems that no matter what I do they keep stacking up!
I have a few of the reusable bags you can purchase at the local store for around $1, but it seems that the handles break way to easily.
I decided it was time to do something about it, so I set out to crochet some market bags, an accessory that I would be proud to carry and wouldn’t take up a ton of space.
You can try the On the Go Market Bag crochet pattern free, it’s the perfect market bag to replace those ugly plastic store bags.
This crochet bag, made with Caron Cotton Cakes is soft and strong, yet can be folded up to fit into small spaces like your car door or glove box.
If your city is anything like mine, Fresh Markets are starting to pop up around town with the warmer weather. Some of the booths offer plastic bags for your purchases, but most don’t.
I look forward to using these crochet market bags for my future shopping trips knowing that I will be supporting local farmers and being kind to the environment at the same time.
You don’t have to limit the use of reusable crochet bags to just markets and groceries. They are great for all shopping needs, lake time, pool time, and so much more! I was able to fit 10 full size skeins of yarn into one bag!
Upgrade The Pattern
You can find the free crochet pattern for this market bag below. You can upgrade to a printable version with modifications for Bernat Maker Home Décor Yarn and a smaller bag pattern on Etsy or Ravelry for a small fee.
On the Go Market Bag Crochet Pattern Free
Crochet Pattern Information:
Crochet Supplies:
- Caron cotton cakes (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic), Worsted (4), 8.8 oz (250 g) / 530 yds (485 m) per cake. Pattern requires approx. 360 yds (330 m). **For Modifications to use Bernat Maker Home Décor see end of pattern.
- US I / 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations:
Written in US terms
- ch: chain
- ch-sp: chain space
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- rep: repeat
- rnd: rnd
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip st
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
Gauge:
4 sts x 2 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in dc
Crochet Market Bag Size:
- 17” (43 cm) deep x 15” (38 cm) wide, 7” (17.75 cm) strap drop
- For smaller sizes see this modification
Notes:
- Ch 2 at the beginning of the rnd counts as first dc.
- Ch 3 at the beginning of the rnd counts as a dc, ch 1.
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the rnd does not count as a st.
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Market Bag Crochet Pattern
Large Market Bag – Free Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: 10 sc in magic circle, sl st in first st of rnd to join. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc 2; rep from * around, sl st to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc 3; rep from * around, sl st to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc 4; rep from * around, sl st to join. (60 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in first st, DC in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc 5; rep from * around, sl st to join. (70 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join. (70 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 3, (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in first st, *sk 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in the next st; rep from * around, sl st to join in 2nd ch of starting ch to join. (70 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp around, sl st to join. (105 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, hdc around, sl st to join. (105 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 5, *sk 1, sc in next st, ch 5; rep from * 50 times, sk 2, sl st to join. (52 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), sc in middle ch of ch-5 sp, *ch 3, sc in middle ch of ch-5 sp; rep from * 51 times, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch to join. (53 sts)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, *sc in ch-3 sp, ch 2; rep from * around, sl st to join. (52 sts)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next st; rep from * around sl st to join. (104 sts)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join. (104 sts)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc, ch5, *sk 1, sc, ch 5; rep from * 50 times, sl st to join. (52 sts)
Rnds 18 – 32: Repeat Rnds 13 – 17; 3 more times.
Rnds 33 – 35: Repeat Rnds 13 – 15; once more.
Rnds 36 – 39: Ch 1, hdc around, sl st to join. (104 sts)
Rnd 40: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. (104 sts)
Rnd 41: Ch 1, sc 18, ch 45, sk 17, sc 35, ch 45, sk 17, sc 17, sl st to join. (70 sts)
Rnd 42: Ch 1, sc 18, hdc 45 in ch-sp, sc 35, hdc 45 in ch-sp, sc 17, sl st to join. (160 sts)
Rnd 43: Ch 1, sc 17, sk 1, hdc 45, sk 1, sc 33, sk 1, hdc 45, sk 1, sc 16, sl st to join. (156 sts)
Rnd 44: Ch1, sc 16, sk 1, hdc 45, sk 1, sc 31, sk 1, hdc 45, sk 1, sc 15, sl st to join. (152 sts)
Rnd 45: Ch 1, sl st 15, sk 1, sc 45, sk 1, sl st 29, sk 1, sl st 45, sk 1, sl st 14, sl st to join. (148 sts)
Fasten off.
Reattach yarn in first st inside strap handle (see photo), sl st 17 across top of bag, sc 45 across strap, sl st to join. (61 sts)
Fasten off.
Repeat for second strap.
Modifications
- For a smaller bag follow the instructions below using cotton yarn and a 5.5mm hook.
- For a sturdier bag, use the following instructions using Bernat Home Décor yarn.
Small Cotton Bag
- Caron cotton cakes (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic), Worsted (4)
- US I / 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Finished measurements: 14” (35.5 cm) deep x 12” (30.5 cm) wide, 5.5” (14 cm) strap drop
- Bernat Home Decor (50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic), 317 yds required
- US K / 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Finished measurements: 15” (38 cm) deep x 13” (33 cm) wide, 7” (17.75 cm) strap drop
Small Market Bag – Free Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: 10 sc in magic circle, sl st in first st of rnd to join. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc 2; rep from * around, sl st to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc 3; rep from * around, sl st to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc around, sl st to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, (counts as a dc, ch 1), dc in first st, *sk 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in the same st; rep from * around, sl st to join in 2nd ch of starting ch to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp around, sl st to join. (75 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, hdc around, sl st to join. (75 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc, ch 5, *sk 1, sc, ch 5; rep from * 35 more times, sk 1, sl st to join. (37 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 3, sc in middle ch of ch-5 sp, *ch 3, sc in middle ch of ch-5 sp; rep from * 35 times, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch to join. (37 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch2, *sc in ch-3 sp, ch 2; rep from * around, sl st to join. (37 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next st; rep from * around sl st to join. (74 sts)
Rnds 14 – 28: Repeat Rnds 9 – 13; 3 more times
Rnds 29 – 31: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. (74 sts)
Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc 13, ch 35, sk 11, sc 26, ch 35, sk 11, sc 13, sl st to join. (72 sts)
Rnd 33: Ch 1, sc 13, hdc 35 in ch, sc 26, hdc 35 in ch, sc 13, sl st to join. (122 sts)
Rnd 34: Ch 1, sc 12, sk 1, hdc 35, sk 1, sc 24, sk 1, hdc 35, sk 1, sc 12, sl st to join. (118 sts)
Fasten Off.
Reattach yarn in first st inside strap handle (see photo), sl st 11 across top of bag, sc 35 across strap, sl st to join. (46 sts)
Fasten Off.
Repeat for second strap. Attach Yarn in first st inside strap (see photo), SC 11 across top of bag, SC 35 across strap, SL ST into first st, F/O. (46 sts) Repeat on second side.
Hi Carol
Just wanting to say hi. I hadn’t done any crochet for the last 40 years concentrating on knitting instead. I am 68 years old this year and have been crocheting blankets and throws for the last 2 years. I have a few health issues so I don’t go out much.
Plastic bags have been banned in Australia this year so I thought I would look fo bag patterns to make and possibly sell. This is how I came upon your pattern. Not sure when I will start as I have a couple of rugs on the ga at the moment.
Keep the patterns coming.
Regards
Sue
Hi Sue!
I am so glad you found me! I love that you are getting back into crochet. I also knit, and I try to toggle between the two to keep my brain engaged with the different stitches and motions. Blankets are so much fun and rewarding to make. I love to make them for family and friends. I hope you enjoy making this bag pattern. It is one of my favorites.
Hi! I am loving making this bag. I am using mandala ombré and this yarn is just so nice and soft.
I have a question about the pattern. I am on rounds 33-35. Round 33 is a repeat of round 13, but I don’t have a ch5 to SC into. Should I just skip 5?
My last round was SC all around.. please let me know!
Thank you so much this is my second actual project that I’ll be gifting someone.
Hello Katrina!
Round 32 is a repeat of Round 17 which has the ch-5 spaces in it. Round 33 will be the repeat of Round 13 which will work into the ch-5 spaces of round 32. Please let me know if you have any other questions I can answer.