This set of Easy Crochet Market Bag patterns are worked with a basic V-stitch to create a super textured and sturdy design – in three different sizes!
These easy crochet market bag patterns are worked in joined rounds using basic stitches, including the basic V-stitch, so they are easy for beginners to follow.
You can make a easy crochet market bag in one of three different sizes too; small (for bottles), medium (for everyday essentials) and large (for bulky items).
This set of easy crochet market bag patters are a great design to make because:
- Three different sizes are included in this pattern collection: Small, Medium & Large!
- The handles can be adjusted in size to fit in your hand (clutch) or on your shoulder!
- Tote bags are quick and easy projects to work up!
- Use up yarn you already have in your stash!
- This project works great with cotton yarns, and plant-based fibers!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, front and back post stitches, finishing techniques & more!
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
Table of contents
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Easy Crochet Bag Resources
How To Crochet In The Round
These easy crochet bags are worked from the bottom of the project up, in joined rounds of stitches.
Working in joined rounds means that each round will have a different stitch pattern and stitch count.
These stitch patterns help to make a flat circle of stitches that gets larger with every new round added.
If you want to give this technique a try, here is a video tutorial to help get you get started: How to crochet joined rounds and increase in crochet
How To Count Stitches in Joined Rounds
Every round of this easy crochet tote begins with a starting chain.
Some starting chains count as the first stitch of the round, and some starting chains do not count.
A pattern should always tell you when to count, or ignore, your starting chains (you should never have to guess).
But, even when you are told what counts and what does not, you may not know what to do.
Here is an article with tips, tricks, pictures, and a video to help you every single time: Does the chain count as a stitch in crochet? How to count crochet stitches!
How To Change Yarn Color
Wondering how to change yarn colors in joined rounds?
Check out this quick video tutorial that shows my favorite technique for changing colors and adding a new yarn in joined rounds:
Finished Easy Crochet Bag Projects
Need some inspiration before you get started on this project?
Check out other finished easy crochet bag projects on ravelry today, right here:
More Easy Crochet Bag Patterns
If you love the look of this easy set of Crochet Tote Bag patterns, here are a few more crochet tote patterns you can view on our website:
Granny Square Bag: Easy Crochet Tote Pattern
Everyday Crochet Market Bag – Quick and Easy Pattern In 2 Sizes
Basketweave Stitch Crochet Tote
How to make an Easy Crochet Tote Bag
Yarn
Lily Sugar’n Cream, Aran Weight #4 yarn (100% cotton; 120 yds/109 m per 2.5 oz/70.9 g skein):
- Small: 1 skein Teal (120 yds)
- Medium: 2 skeins Off White (240 yds)
- Large: 2 Skeins Off White (240 yds), 1 Skein Yellow (360 yds)
This crochet tote bag pattern was made with a medium weight yarn in 100% cotton fibers.
To find other natural fibers, or other brands that carry cotton yarn like Peaches and Creme, I suggest looking on yarnsub.com and comparing the yarn used to write this pattern.
While you can easily substitute yarn for this project, I really enjoyed working with cotton to give this project shape and durability.
Cotton is a sturdy fiber with a nice weight to it, so the fabric it creates is perfect for a crochet tote bag like this one.
If you choose to substitute yarn, think about the fabric you’re creating and be careful not to create fabric that is too fragile (you want this crochet tote bag to hold a bit of weight without trouble).
You can read more about how to substitute yarn, including my best tips to choose yarn alternatives, right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters
If you would like to substitute yarn for this Granny Stitch Crochet Tote Bag pattern, here are some yarns I recommend for this project:
Materials
Gauge
- 20 pattern Sts = 7”
- 10 pattern rows = 4.25”
Sizes / Finished Measurements
- Small: 14” around x 12” tall
- Medium: 21” around x 14” tall
- Large: 28” around x 16” tall
Stitch Key
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches & Techniques
- Adjustable Loop
- DcV (Double Crochet Vee): Work 2 double crochet stitches into the same space.
Pattern Notes
- Handles can be made in one of two lengths of choice: 7” Clutch (20 Ch), 24” Shoulder (70 Ch).
- Video: Change color as desired.
Easy Crochet Bag Instructions
All Sizes
- Round 1 (Right Side): Form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), work 10 Hdc into loop, Sl St into top of first St to join – 10 Hdc
- Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 Hdc into each St around, Sl St into top of first St to join – 20 Hdc
- Round 3: Ch 1, [Hdc, work 2 Hdc into next St] 10 times, Sl St into top of first St to join – 30 Hdc
- Round 4: Ch 1, [Hdc into each of next 2 Sts, work 2 Hdc into next St] 10 times, Sl St into top of first St to join – 40 Hdc
For Small only, continue to specified instructions.
- Round 5: Ch 1, [Hdc into each of next 3 Sts, work 2 Hdc into next St] 10 times, Sl St into top of first St to join – 50 Hdc
- Round 6: Ch 1, [Hdc into each of next 4 Sts, work 2 Hdc into next St] 10 times, Sl St into top of first St to join – 60 Hdc
For Medium & Large, continue to specified instructions.
Small
- Round 5: Ch 3 (first Dc, here and throughout), Dc into same St, skip 1 St, [DcV, skip 1 St] around, Sl St around first St to join – 40 Sts; 20 DcV
- Round 6-24: Ch 3, Dc into same space, DcV into every DcV from previous round, Sl St around first St to join – 40 Sts; 20 DcV
- Round 25: Ch 1, work 2 Sc into each of next 3 DcV, Ch 20 (70), skip 4 DcV, work 2 Sc into each of next 6 DcV, Ch 20 (70), skip 4 DcV, work 2 Sc into each of next 3 DcV, Sl St into top of first St to join – 64 (164) Sts; 24 Sc + 40 (140) Ch
- Round 26-27: Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St into top of first St to join – 64 (164) Sc
- Round 28: Sl St into each st around, fasten off – 64 (164) Sl Sts
Medium
- Round 7: Ch 3 (first Dc, here and throughout), Dc into same St, skip 1 St, [DcV, skip 1 St] around, Sl St around first St to join – 60 Sts; 30 DcV
- Round 8-26: Ch 3, Dc into same space, DcV into every DcV from previous round, Sl St around first St to join – 60 Sts; 30 DcV
- Round 27: Ch 1, work 2 Sc into each of next 5 DcV, Ch 20 (70), skip 5 DcV, work 2 Sc into each of next 10 DcV, Ch 20 (70), skip 5 DcV, work 2 Sc into each of next 5 DcV, Sl St into top of first St to join – 80 (180) Sts; 40 Sc + 40 (140) Ch
- Round 28-29: Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St into top of first St to join – 80 (180) Sc
- Round 30: Sl St into each st around, fasten off – 80 (180) Sl Sts
Large
- Round 7: Ch 1, [Hdc into each of next 5 Sts, work 2 Hdc into next St] 10 times, Sl St into top of first St to join – 70 Hdc
- Round 8: Ch 1, [Hdc into each of next 6 Sts, work 2 Hdc into next St] 10 times, Sl St into top of first St to join – 80 Hdc
- Round 9: Ch 3 (first Dc, here and throughout), Dc into same St, skip 1 St, [DcV, skip 1 St] around, Sl St around first St to join – 80 Sts; 40 DcV
- Round 10-28: Ch 3, Dc into same space, DcV into every DcV from previous round, Sl St around first St to join – 80 Sts; 40 DcV
- Round 29: Ch 1, work 2 Sc into each of next 7 DcV, Ch 20 (70), skip 6 DcV, work 2 Sc into each of next 14 DcV, Ch 20 (70), skip 6 DcV, work 2 Sc into each of next 7 DcV, Sl St into top of first St to join – 96 (196) Sts; 56 Sc + 40 (140) Ch
- Round 30-31: Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St into top of first St to join – 96 (196) Sc
- Round 32: Sl St into each st around, fasten off – 96 (196) Sl Sts
Finishing (all sizes)
Sew in all ends, trim excess.
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