New Free Crochet Pattern for a Cute Market Bag
Looking for a cute FREE crochet market bag pattern for your market trips and vacay adventures? Then the Aloha Crochet Tote Bag is just the perfect pattern for you!
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Crochet the perfect tote bag
The Aloha Crochet Tote Bag is the perfect crochet market bag pattern. It’s super cute and stretchy and therefore perfect bag for everyday use, for shopping, and as a beach bag.
Firstly, the Aloha Crochet Tote Bag is crocheted in one piece and the bottom is round which makes it very spacious. Secondly, the pattern is great for advanced beginners and is both easy, quick, and fun to make. Thirdly, there are no special stitches or hard-to-understand crochet terms. What’s not to like 😄
So now, let’s get a bit more into the crochet market bag pattern☀️
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Inspo for the cute Aloha Crochet Tote Bag
A bag is not just a bag; in essence, it’s a statement piece that tells stories about you as a maker and your love for handmade things.
Picture yourself at a local market. You’re taking a break from your everyday chores and enjoying a relaxing day, looking at locally grown and handmade goods.
Or imagine yourself strolling along the sandy shores. The sun is kissing your skin while you’re listening to the calming waves, looking for seashells and other beach finds.
What better way to do so than with a cute and spacious crochet tote bag that not only adds a touch of bohemian flair to your ensemble but also proves to be a versatile companion for all your trips?
Bonus!
What’s more, a crochet tote bag is not just a fashion statement; it’s also an eco-conscious choice. Made from sustainable materials like cotton, it offers a more planet-friendly alternative to traditional synthetic bags, reducing your carbon footprint while still ensuring you look fabulous 🤩
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Construction
Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Aloha Crochet Market Bag Pattern offers you the chance to make a unique crochet accessory.
As mentioned earlier, the bag is crocheted in one piece. You start by making to bottom which is crocheted in the round. The rest of the bag is also crocheted in the round, which means no thinking about turning and minimum counting.
The pattern for the market bag can easily be customized to fit your needs.
The pattern can easily be customized. E.g.:
If you wish the bag to be longer, just add more rows to the sides before you make row 23.
You can adjust the handles of the tote bag to your desire – just add or subtract chains on row 1 when you make them.
Whether you prefer soft pastels that mirror the hues of a sunset or bold, eye-catching designs reminiscent of a tropical paradise, there’s a color palette for the crochet tote bag to suit every taste and style. Therefore all you have to do is follow to directions in the pattern and change color as you go. Surely if you’re more of a minimalist you can make it in one color.
Also, read more about colors in the “Yarn”-section below.
When you’re done crocheting, just weave in all the ends and you’re all geared up for summer☀️
What you need to know
All you need to know to make this wonderful crochet market bag pattern is basically how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. If you’re i bit unsure about what that means though, here are the links for three easy-to-follow video tutorials. They will teach you the stitches:
How to chain and make a single crochet (UK double crochet) – watch this video tutorial on how to chain and single crochet
How to make a half double crochet (UK half treble crochet) – watch this video tutorial on how to half double crochet
How to make a double crochet (UK treble crochet) – watch this video tutorial on how to double crochet
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginners
TOOLS
Hooks 4,5 mm
Darning needle
Scissors
YARN
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
Yardage: 50 grams = 85 meters (93 yds)
Color codes: Dolphin Blue (637), Vanilla Creme (608) and Champagne White (603)
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran is 100% cotton. It’s a super nice, high-quality cotton yarn and is so easy to work with. Furthermore, it’s very durable and, it goes right into your washing machine. It comes in a variety of colors – only your color-combo-imagination is the limit.
Materials:
Color A – Dolphin Blue (637): 2 skeins
Color B – Vanilla Cream (608): 1 skein
Color C – Champagne White (603): 1 skein
ALTERNATIVES: Basically, you can use any cotton yarn you want that fits a 5 mm crochet hook. However, look for yarn that can be washed. Go for a Worsted / Aran / 10 ply / 4-weight yarn, like Drops Paris and Scheepjes Cahlista.
GAUGE
(This is an expression of how tight your work is)
4” / 10 cm square = 15 stitches wide x 8 rows tall in double crochet when using hook size 5 mm
Always make a test before you begin. If the gauge does not match the specified crochet hook, try changing to a larger or smaller one so that you find the hook with which you can achieve the specified gauge.
SIZE GUIDE
The bag is one size.
Finished measurements when laid flat – width x height from top to straps: approx. 23 x 14” / 58 x 36 cm
The bag will stretch when in use.
PATTERN NOTES
At the end of each row you can see the total number of stitches:
E.g. for rnd 1:
(12)
Note that the rounds beginning with ch 2 count, the chains count as 1 hdc.
Note that the rounds beginning with ch 3 count, the chains count as 1 dc.
Always read the pattern thoroughly. You will find an explanation of all abbreviations below, both US and UK terms. The pattern uses US terms.
ABBREVIATIONS
st(s): stitch(es)
ch: chain
sc: single crochet (UK double crochet)
hdc: half double crochet (UK half treble crochet)
dc: double crochet (UK treble crochet)
sl st: slip stitch
sp: space
rnd(s): round(s)
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Let’s move on to the pattern for your new crochet market bag 🥰
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE ALHOA TOTE BAG
Base
Use hook 5 mm. Worked in the round.
Use color A.
Ch 4, sl st into the first ch to form a small loop. You’ll be working into this loop when you’re making the first rnd.
Rnd 1: ch 2 (count as 1 hdc here and throughout), 11 hdc into the ring, sl st in 2nd ch (12)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, *ch 2, 1 hdc in the next*, repeat from * to * 11 times, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (36)
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch 2 sp, ch 2 , 2 hdc in same ch 2 sp, *ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch 2 sp*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (60)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, 3 hdc*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (60)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (72)
You’re halfway with the base and basically done with it. Just five more rounds left 😊
Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 hdc in next 3 st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (84)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 hdc in next 4 st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (96)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 hdc in next 5 st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (108)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 hdc in next 6 st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * to * all the ways around, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch (120)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, place 1 hdc in each st and ch sp all the way around, sl st in 2nd ch – there are no increases for this row (120)
The base is done💪 At this point you’re ready to move on to the side of the bag.
Do not break the yarn.
SIDES
Rnd 1: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st*, repeat from * to * 19 times, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sl st in the sl st from rnd 10 (120)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc here and throughout), *ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next st (sc from previous row)*, repeat from * to * 19 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch (120)
Change to color B.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, place 1 hdc in each st and 2 hdc in each ch 2 sp all the way around, sl st in 2nd ch (120)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st*, repeat from * to * 59 times, ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in 3rd ch (120)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, place 1 hdc in each st and ch sp all the way around, sl st in 2nd ch (120)
Rnd 6: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st*, repeat from * to * 19 times, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sl st in the sl st from rnd 10 (120)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next st (sc from previous row)*, repeat from * to * 19 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch (120)
Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 3 (120)
Rnd 9: Ch 3, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st*, repeat from * to * 59 times, ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in 3rd ch (120)
Rnd 10: Sl st in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st*, repeat from * to * 59 times, ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in 3rd ch (120)
Change to color C.
Rnd 11-20: Repeat rnd 9 and 10 – 5 times (120)
Change to color A.
Rnd 21-22: Repeat rnd 9 and 10 – once (120)
Rnd 23: Ch 2, place 1 hdc in each st and ch sp all the way around, sl st in 2nd ch (120)
Now that the bag is done continue making the handles for the crochet tote bag. After this you’ll be done ☺️ Do not break the yarn.
HANDLES
Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a sc), sc in first 18 sts, ch 52, skip 24 sts, sc in next 36 sts, ch 52, skip 24 sts, sc in last 18 sts, sl st in ch 1 (176)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st and ch across, sl st in 2nd ch (176)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, sl st in 2nd ch (176)
Break the yarn and weave in all ends.
Once you’re done weaving in all ends you’re ready to take your new Aloha Tote Bag with you on your adventures.
enjoy!
Did you enjoy making this cute crochet market bag pattern? Leave a comment and share your thoughts about it, what colors you chose and so on 😊
xx Sharlene
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