Country Garden Market Bag by Esther Thompson

Country Garden Market Bag

Crochet
September 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
550 - 570 yards (503 - 521 m)
one size
US
English
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This roomy crochet market bag pattern is packed full of femininity! The bean stitch is used to make a repeating flower pattern around the sides that creates a soft and delicate design. The filet crochet between the “flowers” creates a breathable and airy fabric.

With a 12″ wide base and 18″ inch mid-section, this bag has lots of space! While the base is quite compact, the sides have a fair amount of drape and stretch. Due to the stretch, this bag would not be ideal for a heavy load of canned goods, but it’s just right for some yarn projects, a yoga mat and change of clothes, or a few items from the market.

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Materials:
548 Yards/ 500 Meters Size 4/ Worsted Weight Yarn (I used 1 2/3 skeins of Loops & Threads Cotton Colors in “Dunes”)
US J/ 6.0 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Sizing:
The base of the bag is about 12” (30.48 cm) across at the widest point.
Wide across the widest part of the sides when laid flat is 18” (45.72 cm).
The height of the bag is 13.5” (34.29 cm) (not including straps) and 19.5” (49.53 cm) (including strap).

Stitches, abbreviations & techniques Used:
(ch) chain (st) stitch
(sl st) slip stitch (sk) skip
(sc) single crochet (ch sp) chain space
(dc) double crochet
Special stitch: Bean Stitch
Technique: Crocheting in the back loop only