Vibrant Crochet Mesh Market Bags

Vibrant Crochet Mesh Market Bags

Create these stylish crochet mesh bags perfect for any shopping trip or casual outing. The openwork design and vibrant colors make these bags both functional and fashionable.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky cotton yarn in orange and red
• Hook: 10 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: Not critical for this pattern

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a magic ring:
   • Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop, then pull the working yarn through the loop to create a magic ring.
2. Round 1:
   • Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring.
   • Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) to the top of the chain-3. You should have 12 dc.
3. Round 2:
   • Chain 3, then double crochet in the same stitch.
   • Work 2 dc in each stitch around the circle.
   • Join with a slip stitch. You should have 24 dc.
4. Round 3:
   • Chain 3, then *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch. You should have 36 dc.
5. Round 4:
   • Chain 3, then *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch. You should have 48 dc.
6. Continue increasing:
   • Continue this pattern of increasing until the base measures approximately 10 inches in diameter.
7. Begin mesh pattern:
   • Chain 4 (this counts as your first dc and a chain 1).
   • *Skip the next stitch, dc in the next stitch, chain 1; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch to complete the round.
8. Repeat mesh pattern:
   • Continue repeating the mesh pattern until the bag measures 12 inches from the base.
9. Create the handle:
   • Chain 3, then dc in the next 5 stitches.
   • Turn your work.
   • Chain 3, then dc across the row. Turn your work.
   • Repeat this process until the handle measures 18 inches in length.
10. Attach the handle:
    • Position the handle on the opposite side of the bag and attach it using slip stitches.
11. Finish your bag:
    • Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own vibrant crochet mesh market bag. Enjoy using it for your shopping trips or casual outings!