Get ready for market days and beach trips with this beautiful and sturdy crochet market tote bag. Featuring charming pastel stripes, this bag is not only fun to make but also incredibly practical for carrying your daily essentials. Whether you’re heading to the farmer’s market or packing for a picnic, this tote provides plenty of room while maintaining its beautiful shape.
The pattern is designed to be worked in the round, creating a seamless base that grows into the sides of the bag. You’ll love how the colors pop and how the simple stitch variations create a gorgeous texture. Let’s dive into the details!
Finished Size
12 inches wide and 15 inches tall (including the arched handle).
Gauge
4 Double Crochet stitches x 2 Rows = 1 inch.
Construction Overview
This tote bag is crocheted entirely in the round, starting from the base and working upward. There is no seaming required. The handles are created seamlessly during the final rounds by working a chain space and skipping stitches, which provides a strong, integrated finish.
Supplies
- Yarn: Medium Weight (Size 4) cotton yarn (e.g., Caron Cotton Cakes), approximately 260 yards or 4.3 oz total.
- Hook: Size H / 5.0 mm crochet hook.
- Notions: Yarn needle and scissors.
Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- LDC: Linked Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- DC2TOG: Double Crochet 2 Together
- DC3TOG: Double Crochet 3 Together
- SLST: Slip Stitch
- ST(s): Stitch(es)
Special Stitches
DC2TOG (Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together): *Yarn Over, Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull the loop through, yarn over, and pull the first loop through the 2nd and 3rd loops on the hook.* Repeat from * to * one more time (total 2 times). You will end with 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
DC3TOG (Double Crochet 3 Stitches Together): *Yarn Over, Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull the loop through, yarn over, and pull the first loop through the 2nd and 3rd loops on the hook.* Repeat from * to * two more times (total 3 times). You will end with 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
Pattern Instructions
Note: For rows 1-6, the color of the yarn is changed every 2 rows.
Foundation: CH 49.
Round 1: DC in 3rd CH from the hook, LDC in next 46 CH. Rotate your work so you are working into the opposite side of the starting CH. Work 47 LDC into the opposite side of the 47 CH. SLST to first DC. (94 STs)
Rounds 2-6: CH2, DC in first ST, LDC in next 93 ST, SLST to first DC. (94 STs)
Round 7: CH2, Work 2 DC into the first ST. *Skip 2 STs, Work 3 DC into the next ST.* Repeat from * to * a total of 30 times. Skip 2 STs, Work 2 DC in the last ST. SLST to first DC. (94 DC)
Round 8: CH2, DC2TOG, *CH2, DC3TOG* repeat from * to * a total of 30 times. CH2, DC2TOG. SLST to first ST. (2 DC2TOG, 30 DC3TOG, 62 CH)
Change Colors.
Round 9: CH2, DC in first ST, *Work 2 DC into CH2 Space, DC in next ST* repeat from * to * a total of 31 times. SLST to first DC. (94 DC)
Round 10: CH2, DC in first ST, *CH1, Skip a ST, DC in next ST* repeat from * to * a total of 46 times, CH1, Skip a ST, SLST to first DC. (47 DC, 47 CH)
Round 11: CH2, DC in first ST, *DC in CH1 Space, DC in next ST* repeat from * to * a total of 46 times. DC in last CH1 space, SLST to first DC. (94 DC)
Change Colors.
Round 12: CH2, Work 2 DC into the first ST. *Skip 2 STs, Work 3 DC into the next ST,* repeat from * to * a total of 30 times. Skip 2 STs, Work 2 DC in the last ST. SLST to first DC. (94 DC)
Round 13: CH2, DC2TOG, *CH2, DC3TOG* repeat from * to * a total of 30 times. CH2, DC2TOG. SLST to first ST. (2 DC2TOG, 30 DC3TOG, 62 CH)
Change Colors.
Rounds 14-18: Repeat rows 9-13.
Rounds 19-23: Repeat rows 9-13.
Round 24: CH2, DC in first ST, *Work 2 LDC into CH2 Space, LDC in next ST* repeat from * to * a total of 31 times. SLST to first DC. (94 DC)
Round 25: CH2, DC in first ST, LDC in next 6 STs, CH 33, Skip 33 STs, DC in next ST, LDC in next 13 STs, CH 33, Skip 33 STs, DC in next ST, LDC in last 6 STs, SLST to first DC. (28 ST, 66 CH)
Round 26: CH2, DC in first ST, LDC in next 6 STs, Work 46 LDC into the large CH space, LDC in next 14 STs, Work 46 LDC into large CH space, LDC in last 7 STs, SLST to first DC. (120 STs)
Round 27: CH2, DC in first ST, LDC in next 119 STs. SLST to first DC. (120 STs)
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
Styling Tips
This market tote is versatile! Pair it with a casual summer dress or your favorite jeans and a tee. The pastel stripes make it a great statement piece that perfectly complements neutral outfits.
Quick Reference Notes
- Be sure to match gauge before starting so your bag comes out the right size.
- Take care when working the handles (Round 25 and 26) to ensure the chains are not twisted before working back into them.
Enjoy your new pastel crochet market tote bag!
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