Crochet Sunshine Market Bag

Save Environment! Eco-friendly!
Say no to Plastics! Save Paper!

Whenever we listen to these quotes, adrenaline is rushing in our body to screaming to give our contribution too! We search for opportunities around. Now, how about a crochet market bag that could be used while shopping at a mall? Right!

You will feel proud whenever you use a market tote bag instead of a plastic or a paper bag. With interesting patterned bags, custom work bags you not only promote conserve the environment, but you also be a part of it.

More and more people start appreciating your efforts and participate towards saving the environment.

The customer follows the Eco-friendly mantras. Her favourite yellow colour gave me the default colour to go for a market bag that she was looking for. But instead of using yellow throughout, I thought of adding sections of white to give it a light sunny look.

Process:

Bag:-

R1: Start with a magic circle, Ch 2, add 6 DC, join to the starting of 1st DC – 6DC.

R2: ch 2, 2 DC on every DC, join to the starting of 1st DC – 12 DC.

R3: ch 2, 2 DC over 1st DC, DC over DC, repeat –, join to the starting of the 1st DC – 18DC.

R4: ch 2, 2 DC over 1st DC, DC over 2 DC, repeat –, join to the starting of the 1st DC – 24DC.

R5: ch 2, 2 DC over 1st DC, DC over 3 DC, repeat –, join to the starting of the 1st DC – 30DC.

R6: ch 2, 2 DC over 1st DC, DC over 4 DC, repeat –, join to the starting of the 1st DC – 36DC.

R7- R13: Continue adding 6 DC on every row. The final count of the DC on row 13 is 78. Do not cut the yarn.

R14: Do not cut the yellow yarn and add white colour.Using white colour, Ch 3, DC in next DC, Ch 1, skip the next DC, DC over DC, repeat –, join at the 2nd ch of ch3.

R15- R19: repeat R14.

R20- R24: Do not cut the white yarn. Change the colour to yellow. Continue R14 for 5 rows.

R25- R29: Do not cut the yellow yarn. Change the colour to white. Continue R14 for 5 rows.

R30- R34: Do not cut the white yarn. Change the colour to yellow. Continue R14 for 5 rows.

Handles:-

R35: Continue R14 from above for another 13 times, turn.

R36: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 9 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R37: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 8 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R38: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 7 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R39: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 6 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R40: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 5 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R41: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 4 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R42: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 3 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R43: Double Crochet Together (DC2Tog), ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 2 times, DC2Tog, turn.

R44-R49: repeat R43. You can continue to this row to extend the height of the handle.

R50: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 2 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R51: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 3 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R52: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 4 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R53: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 5 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R54: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 6 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R55: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 7 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R56: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 8 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R57: 2 DC over 1st DC, ch 1, DC in next DC, repeat – 9 times, 2 DC over Last DC, turn.

R58: DC over DC, Ch 1 over Ch 1 space.

R59: Single crochet(SC) on every DC and Ch 1 space around on the right side of the bag. 2 SC on every 1 DC on the edge of the handle.

R60: Single crochet(SC) on every DC and Ch 1 space around on the left side of the bag. 2 SC on every 1 DC on the edge of the handle.

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

Height: 20″
Width: 15″

Optional Alterations:-

The pouch closing can be drawstring made of crochet chain, ribbon, resin strap, snap-button, zip etc.
You can add pom-pom, tassels, charms, miniature idols, mini toys, amulets etc matching the colour with the edging or the base colour. Link to make pom-pom and tassels.
You can attach flowers, beads, appliques or a bow made of crochet, plastic, suede leather, fabric etc to make it more interesting.

Remember: do not over accessorise it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegance simplicity!!

In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Sunshine Market Bag

Style Aisle:

Choose the colour matching with your bag.
Go for the contrast colour of your bag. You might suit the colour with your other pouches or designs with your outfit.
Choose the wool/cotton colour based on the palette in your wardrobe. Experiment and enjoy the beautiful colours.

Materials:

Yarn: Caron One Pound – White, Caron One Pound – Sunflower
- Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
- You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
- You can change the pattern to get the continuous flow.
Crochet Hook: 6mm
Needles
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.

Happy Crocheting!!!

APPENDIX

Care Instructions:

Quality Promise: If washed with care, then the elegant stitch guarantees perfection up to multiple washes. The wool quality might stretch upon multiple uses.

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Sunshine Market Bag