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.
Aarabhi says
Mikey, when you say that you can use any yarn of our choice for the bag, does it have to be less than 5ply? Or can it be a thicker yarn?
Also, I didn't get the rule about sizing. Does my bag have to be the same size as in the pattern? I'm asking because I have this nice yarn in navy blue but it is 10ply, so obviously my bag will become huge!
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
The pattern size will change if you substitute the yarn... This is normal... so as long as you do the right stitches, that's what matters to us more.
L Bottino says
I'm using some very old yarn I have and it's labeled sport but in todays' standards it's more like a worsted. I figured it'll work as a beach bag! You won't be the only one.
Ausra Petry says
I can use any type of yarn? My JoAnn's does not have the yarn yet and I need to make 2 for two of my girls scout leaders for their leadership advancement. I hope I can do it without the video. Will have no internet connection til August 2.
Chrystalkay says
No kidding! I tried with an H hook and 4 ply and ended up with a bag that was way to big to take to the store, and way used over 7 ozs of yarn. I am now trying some cotton (also 4 weight), but with an E hook and it is coming out shopping size. So if you want a laundry bag instead of a shopping bag..... go for it. Just be aware that it will take a LOT more yarn that the pattern calls for! (The ozs called for are for 2 weight yarn.)
Pam says
Love, love this pattern. I will admit, row 9 was a bit tough. But row 10 is a lot easier. I did not even look at the pattern, just followed the video. Admittedly a lot of pausing, rewinding (and a bunch of undoing of incorrect stitches!) but I was able to get past and on to 10. This is my 3rd challenge (though I am still working on the May blanket!) and I love challenging myself to do something I would never have tried by looking at just the pattern. Mikey... you are a crocheter's hero!!!
beth says
i'll admit, I had a few choice words to say to row 9, but after that it was smooth sailing! this is my very 1st challenge, and I was soo scared to try the stitch. after watching, and pausing frequently, the video I caught on and just took off with it! decided to use worsted weight since that was all I had, and my sister claimed it for her new beach bag. Lol! she calls it her awesome rainbow bag of awesomeness. Lol!
Pam says
That is awesome. Congrats. I have found these challenges very fun, as Mikey does such a great job stepping you through. I wish there was more on the handles (as I messed those up) but it is fun to tackle something I never would have even tried!!!
L Bottino says
After trying row 9 per the pattern, all I can say is thank goodness for Mikey and thank goodness for the invention of the internet and video! The least of the problem was the dtr that part was easy. OMG .......... could not have done it without you!! Thank you again!
Connie Patch says
I could not agree more. I concentrated so hard on row 9 & 10 - following it word for word and it was still so wrong. The video was a godsend - I really would've just given up if it hadn't been for Mikey!!
Thank you!!