✿ One rectangle. One knot. That’s the whole bag.

Seriously. You crochet one flat panel, tie a single knot in the middle, fold it in half and seam the sides. The knot becomes the handle, the mesh gathers around it, and the solid bands meet at the bottom for a sturdy base that holds its shape even when it’s full.

Make a small one for gifts or a project pouch, a medium that slips over your wrist for errands, or a big market and beach bag.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Worked flat. No rounds and no increases to count.
• Easy repeat. Past the bottom band, the mesh is a simple two-row repeat.
• Sturdy base. Solid double crochet bands at each end meet at the bottom.
• Easy to resize. Make it wider or taller as you go.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Nifty Cotton Splash, Cascade Yarns (#4, 100% cotton, 185 yds/100 g), 80 (222, 416) yds, or 1 (2, 3) skeins
• Love a swap? Home Cotton, Premier · Craft Cotton, Village Yarn · Sugar’n Cream, Lily · Dishie, WeCrochet
• Hook: G (4.0mm)
• Tools: Cat Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors · Blocking Mat · Blocking Pins

✿ Sizes

• Small (Medium, Large)
• Width: 6 (11.5, 16.5)“
• Height: 10 (14, 19.5)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy
• Gauge: 9 sts and 7 rows = 4” x 4” in mesh pattern, blocked. Not critical for this one · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

❤️ Show me your bag!

Tag #brianakdesigns so I can cheer you on.
brianakdesigns.com · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook Group · Pinterest

Cheers,
Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie