Let yourself strolling along the beach or browsing through the market with a beautiful bag that you made yourself. That's right, with this super useful crochet summer beach / market bag pattern, you can craft a stunning and sturdy bag perfect for all your summer adventures. This pattern is not only easy to follow but also incredibly fun to make.
Crochet Summer Beach / Market Bag
Whether you're packing for a sunny day at the beach or preparing for a fresh produce haul at the market, this crochet bag is your go-to accessory. It's lightweight, spacious, and the best part? It's handmade by you!
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn (approximately 150 grams/3 yarns of 50 grams each)
- 5.5 millimeter crochet hook
Pattern Steps:
Base of the Bag:
Start by chaining 45. This will be the length of the bottom part of your bag.
- Begin the first row with a single crochet into the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (44 single crochets).
- At the end of the row, chain one and turn your work.
- Continue by working single crochets into both loops of each stitch for six rows to create the bottom part of the bag.
Sides of the Bag:
After completing six rows, at each corner, make three single crochets in the corner loops.
- Work one single crochet in all other loops around the perimeter of the base, making sure to place three single crochets in each corner loop.
- When you reach the start point, slip stitch to the first single crochet, chain one, and then single crochet in the front loops only around the base.
- After completing a round of front loop single crochets, do another round of single crochets through both loops.
- Begin the bag pattern proper by chaining five. Then double crochet into the third loop or chain space from the hook. Chain two, then double crochet into the same space. Continue this pattern around the bag.
Main Pattern:
- For the main body of the bag, repeat the chain 2, double crochet into the third loop pattern.
- Complete 17 rows of this stitch pattern or until the bag reaches your desired height.
Finishing:
- To finish the top edge, chain one and then work three single crochets into each loop around the top of the bag. Do this for two rows or more, depending on your preference.
- For handles, chain 70 (adjust the length if you prefer longer or shorter handles) and work four rows of single crochet.
- Sew or crochet the handles to the sides of the bag, approximately three holes from the left and right side for balance.
Attachment:
- Attach the handles to the bag using a sewing method with a crochet needle or slip stitch them with a crochet hook.
