I designed this grocery bag holder to be modern, functional and beautiful. The intricate design is surprisingly easy to create and will make you want to put it somewhere on display rather than hiding it away in the pantry. They also make great market items, as they sell extremely well.

Supplies Needed:
-5 mm size H hook
-regular sized hair elastic (preferably a new one), the thicker kind. You don’t want it to be stretched out.
-150-175 yards of DK weight (size 3) or worsted weight (size 4) yarn (I used Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend)
-a 15-20 mm wooden bead (optional)
-scissors, tape measure, yarn needle

Terminology and Abbreviations Used:
Pattern is written in US terminology.

Beginning - beg
Chain(s) - ch(s)
Double Crochet - dc
Fasten Off – FO
Half Double Crochet - hdc
Single Crochet – sc
Skip - sk
Slip Stitch - sl st
Space(es) - sp(s)
Stitch(es) - st(s)
Treble Crochet - Tr
V-Stitch - Vst

Gauge:
Gauge is not essential for this project, but I do give my diameter measurement after round 2 to give you a baseline measurement.

Finished Measurements:
Bag saver will stretch quite a lot with bags inside, but the approximate measurement 4.5” wide x 24” long.