Who doesn’t love a mooch around a farmers market with a slouchy bag ready to take home all of the goodies? These bags can hold so much, and with the reinforced top are comfortable to carry. These crochet market bags also work up quickly as a gift idea!

One size
Base circle measures 21.5cm/8.5in across
Edge of base to top of edging measures 44.5cm/17.5in
Top of opening circumference measures 76cm/30in

Difficulty Rating - Easy

Materials
White sample - 1 100g James C Brett Craft Cotton (DK, 100% cotton, 160m/175yds/100g) in shade White (188207)
Lilac sample - 2 50g King Cole Vogue (DK, 100% cotton, 103m/113yds/50g) in shade Wisteria (2125)
4.5mm hook (US G)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skills Needed
Working in rounds, ch, dc, tr, slip stitches, simple increasing and decreasing.

Construction
Start by making a flat circle for the base, this helps prevent smaller items from falling through the holes. Then working chain loops to create the walls of the bag, finishing with strengthened integrated handles.