My Crochet Market Bag Pattern

[kestrel5287]

Here is the pattern for my Market Bag. Sorry it took so long, I'm in the process of moving. Original link can be found here: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=73273

Krystal's Grocery Bag Pattern

Materials:
1 Skein Caron Simply Soft Brites in Limelight
K hook
Yarn Needle for sewing in the ends
Stitch Markers

NOTE: This bag is worked in rounds

Bottom of Bag: ch 5 slst to first ch to form ring
Rnd 1: ch 3 work 11 dc into ring. Join with slst to top of ch 3
(ch 3 counts as first dc throughout DO NOT TURN)
Rnd 2: ch 3; dc in slst just made, 2dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slst to top of ch 3
Rnd 3: ch 3; dc in slst just made *1dc in next 2 dcs, 2dc in next dc; repeat from * around join with slst to top of ch3
Rnd 4: ch 3; dc in slst just made *1dc in next 2 dcs, 2dc in next dc; repeat from * around join with slst to top of ch3
Rnd 5: ch 3; dc in slst just made *1dc in next 3 dcs, 2dc in next dc; repeat from * around join with slst to top of ch3
Rnd 6: ch 3; dc in slst just made *1dc in next 4 dcs, 2dc in next dc; repeat from * around join with slst to top of ch3
DO NOT FINISH OFF
Body:
Rnd 7: ch 3 sk next dc, sc in next dc; *ch 3 sk next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sc into first ch3 sp.
Rnd 8 - 22: *ch 3 sc into next ch 3 sp; join with sc in first ch3 sp repeat from * around
Rnd 23: ch 2; hdc in next ch 3 sp, hdc in next sc *hdc in next ch3 sp, hdc in next sc; repeat from * around, join with slst to top of ch2
Rnd 24: ch 2; hdc in each hdc around, join with slst to top of ch 2
Rnd 25: ch 1; sc in each hdc around, join with slst to first sc, ch 2
DO NOT FINISH OFF
Strap:
NOTE: strap is worked in rows
Row 26: ch 2; hdc in next 6 sts; turn
Row 27: ch 2; hdc in next 6 hdc; tun
Continue in this pattern until strap measures approx 19"
Fasten off, leaving a 6" tail
Sew strap to opposite side of bag with tail and yarn needle
Pocket:
Make a ch measuring approx 7" Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn
Row 1: Ch 2; hdc in each hdc across; turn
Row 2: Ch 2; hdc in each hdc across; turn
Continue in this pattern until piece measures approx 5" long
Fasten off, leaving tail long enough for sewing
To figure out placement of pocket,

Lay bag flat, as pictured:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...agdiagram1.jpg

Fold sides under the bag, so I looks like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...agdiagram2.jpg

Sew Pocket in place pictured along the red lines, leaving the blue open:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...agdiagram3.jpg

and Voila! you have a foldable market bag! To fold bag into pocket, simply lay bag down as in the first picture, fold down the strap, fold under the sides as in the second pic, fold that in half short ways, and flip the pocket inside out! Hope this helps some people!

[tris4crochet]

I have been waiting for this pattern. I have a ton of WIPS but I think I might just slip this in... for the good of the environment of course

Thanks for sharing the pattern!

[Leticia]

thank you!! I love it!

[kestrel5287]

tris4crochet pointed out to me that the body should be much longer, so I fixed that in my original post. Thanks tris!

[Hazlecreek]

Oh, I've been wanting to make some of these. Your pattern looks easy enough and I love the added pocket! Thanks for posting it for us!

[Debbi-a1]

Thank you for posting the pattern! I have my next market bag pattern now.
Debbi

[kestrel5287]

you're welcome! I'm glad you ladies like it!

[barbn77]

Thanks for the pattern

[tris4crochet]

Finished the bag, pictures are posted under Misc Show and Tell. Super easy pattern and the bag is way too cute. Thinking about making a few in cotton

Thanks again for the pattern!

[ami gu rumi]

i was just looking for an easy pattern for a market bag last night! thank you so much for posting your pattern. i can't wait to start on it!