This Little Bag Went to Market
We had fun with this crochet little market bag a few years back. It has an interesting stitch which I hadn't seen before that allows the bag to expand in a geometric mesh formation. It's pretty spectacular.
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If you are in the 'market' for a new market bag, you should try this pattern. The tutorial is below to help you with the special stitch that is required.
We have actually done a Challenge with this bag a few years ago. You can see all the different bag colour combinations that were submitted for this same pattern. View The Submissions Gallery
Video Tutorial - Follow Along
Right handed video version is only available for this bag.
Samantha says
The latest Crochet Crowd Newsletter said that we would need 3 balls of the luster yarn, but the pattern itself says we'd only need one. Which is correct? I have 3 balls on order, my husband won't be happy if I ordered 3x what I need. (He claims I have too much yarn, and too many things on my "to do" list, I tell him you can never have enough!) 😉
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I used 2 balls with almost needing a 3rd. I think the packaging has changed on the ball of yarn sizes.
Samantha says
Gotcha, thanks for clarifying! I hate that they keep changing the skein sizes, so when people reference a "skein", they should put the "ounces" required as well. (Not you specifically, it's just something that bugs me with my Grandmother's patterns and recipes. One "skein" or "bag of whatever" doesn't amount to the same quantity as it did in the 50's.)
Sorry for the rant, I am truly looking forward to the arrival of my yarn so I can start! I love your challenges! Missed the Mystery Challenge due to too much on my plate, but I should be able to sneak this one in. 😉 Thank you again!
Lila Ruth Hackenberg says
Mikey could you tell me how many yards your skeins were I want to use some light weight mercerized cotton I have and want to make sure I have enough first.
Bobbe McGrew says
I made this last year from the Red Heart pattern and it was fun and my granddaughter loved it!! Too bad this contest wasn't last year.
Kathy O'Rourke says
Thank you for such clear and concise instructions. I have been crocheting for over 50 yrs and not only learned something new, but also able to work a stitch that I would have given up on if I only had written instructions. Also pick up some tips that I never knew...used to just wing it. Only one problem....have neglected ALL of my other hobbies since I found your site!!