Crochet Along and FREE Crochet Pattern!
Y’all know how much I love a practical project. Useful (ok – or super cute!) is my go to every time. So this Easy Market Tote Pattern, using the Hopscotch stitch and adding to the growing Hopscotch pattern collection, was a no brainer!
If you’ve been here for a while? I’ve crocheted along with you quite a bit singe our first CAL in July of 2021. So this is the fourth Summer (Fall) CAL in a row! The first year we hooked the Sweet Stripes Market Totes. It was so much fun I planned 3 CALs for the following year! In the spring we hooked up some magic with the Sweet Stripes Hanging Baskets, and then had a blast creating the Summer Fun Tote Baskets together, and had our first Mystery Motif Crochet Along that Fall. Then, I just had to do it all again, with a spring CAL to create the stunning Moonrise Mountain Wall Tapestry, followed by our summer CAL, the Pop of Color Book Covers. If you missed them, go and take a look, because they’re still free and the video tutorials still exist. Which makes them both perfect beginner projects.
I love that you’re joining us this year with the Hopscotch Easy Market Tote Crochet-A-Long. Welcome! Keep reading to find out all the details.
💜 Lisa
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Free Easy Market Tote Crochet Pattern!
The Hopscotch Market Tote is a simple, fun bag you’ll want to use again and again. It’s made with a combination of stitches and a gentle flow that’s great for relaxing crochet time. With two handy sizes, you can make one for groceries, one for the beach, or to carry your latest WIP project.
What makes these handy tote bags stand out is the Hopscotch Stitch—a cool textured stitch that looks fancy but is easy to learn. It gives the bag a sturdy feel and nice shape, so it holds up well no matter what you carry. It’s perfect for advanced beginners who want something useful and fun to make. However, I’ll be crafting this free pattern along side you, so beginners can make one too!
Even More Crochet Tote Bag Patterns!
I have a lot of crochet bag and basket patterns here on the blog, so if you’re looking for more of these handy projects after you’ve finished the Hopscotch Market Tote, you might want to head to one of these next!
Summer Fun Tote Bag CAL (free pattern)
Sweet Stripes Market Tote CAL (free pattern)
Calliope Crossbody Boho Bag (free pattern)
Pop of Color Basket (free pattern)
Sweet Stripes Wine Tote Pattern
Easter Toy Tote (free pattern)
and if you’d like a tote bag that’s ready-made? I have canvas tote bags in my etsy shop that are printed with all manner of yarn goodness, some of them very punny! 😜
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Homemade Gifts They’ll Actually Use
There’s something extra sweet about giving a handmade tote that’s both cute and practical. The Hopscotch Market Tote makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Fill it with snacks for a road trip, yarn for your craft buddy, or fresh fruit from the farmers market. The textured stitch adds just the right amount of interest, while the two size options make it easy to customize for anyone on your list. It’s one of those go-to patterns you’ll keep coming back to for gift giving all year round.
Re-usable Wrapping This Christmas?
Forget the wasteful wrapping—this year, use your Hopscotch Market Tote as part of the gift! It’s a reusable way to bundle up presents that also feels personal and well thought out.
Tuck in some coffee beans and a mug, cozy socks and tea, or even handmade cookies in a tin. It’s perfect for friends, teachers, neighbors, and anyone who could use a little cheer and a bag that’s built to last.
You’ll find the textured stitches provide a nice sturdy feel, and the simple repeats make it a stress-free project for your holiday prep. One pattern, so many ways to make it special. And why not get hooking early this year?
Hopscotch Easy Market Tote Crochet Pattern!
Once you’ve made one along with me in the CAL, you’ll already know how quick and fun the Hopscotch Market Tote is to make. The repeats are simple, the texture is gorgeous, and it’s one of those projects that just flies off the hook. You’ll be finishing a second one in no time—maybe even in a new color or yarn weight! With three versatile sizes to choose from, there’s always a reason to make another, whether it’s for errands, gifting, or your next market day. The free pattern is easy to follow and gives you lots of ways to make it your own. Before you know it, you’ll have a whole collection of totes ready to grab and go.
How does your crocheting time change in the fall? Normally, I love to listen to an audiobook while I crochet, or watch the latest movie on Amazon Prime! And with the kids back in school, I like to indulge in a bit more crochet time, and treat myself to a new audiobook to inspire my stitches! I am currently listening to The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn, and I’ve gotta tell you, this one sucked me in quick! Right now we are rewatching Season 1 (of 3) of Wheel of Time on Prime to catch back up for the newest Season 3 that came out earlier this year. While I impatiently wait for IT: Welcome to Derry to come out in October!! What are you reading and watching friends? Got any good crochet friendly recs to share??
Need some help with the stitches? I provide photo tutorials within the pattern to help you with the included techniques and more! I am always happy to help you with any questions you may have! Don’t crochet yet? I’d love to help you Learn to Crochet with my fun Crochet Tutorials!
The Best Yarn for this Easy Market Tote Pattern!
Selecting the perfect yarn for your Hopscotch Market Totes Pattern is essential for both functionality and sturdiness. Sturdy and easy care cotton and cotton blends are my recommendation for ease of use and durability.
The yarn I selected for this free easy market tote pattern is called Lion Brand Re-Up Bonus Bundle from Lion Brand Yarn. I am so excited to see all the recycled yarns that Lion Brand Yarn has been producing. I love the colors, the quality of the yarn and the sustainability they offer! It was sent to me as part of the Lion Brand Yarn Gifting Campaign.
Lion Brand Re-Up Bonus Bundle is perfect for this project! It is sturdy and soft, will last without pilling, and is strong enough to hold its shape without stretching. It offers the easy care of acrylic and durability and stitch definition of cotton, and made with recycled materials so it’s easier on the planet too!
LB Re-up is a soft and durable recycled cotton and acrylic blended yarn. This yarn offers a beautiful stitch definition and is truly a dream to work with! The bonus bundle gives you a lot of yarn to work with, perfect for larger projects like a tote bag! I love working with cotton and cotton blends, for their washability and durability. This yarn also comes in a lovely range of colors from earthy colors – currently 12 shades to choose from.
Order LB Re-up Bonus Bundle online from Lion Brand here.
Order LB Re-up Bonus Bundle online from Amazon here.
Cotton Hemp brings a natural touch to every stitch, with a soft touch and clean stitch definition. If you’re looking for a soft, durable yarn for knitting or crocheting that leans into sustainability, this one fits the bill beautifully.
Lion Brand Cotton Hemp:
- 70% Recycled Cotton,30% Recycled Acrylic
- 651 yds/595 m, 14 oz/397 g
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Hopscotch Market Tote Pattern
Make your Easy Crochet Market Totes!
Materials:
Sample Colors: Seaglass, Portobello, Fig Tree
TOTAL YARDAGE: 350 – 650 yds, SMALL: 350 – 400 yards, MEDIUM: 475 – 525 yards, LARGE: 600 – 650 yards
HOOK: US G/6 4.0 – 4.25 mm
OTHER SUPPLIES: Yarn needle, Scissors,
Finished Size: (Bag laid flat, excluding handles)
Small Tote: 11″ wide x 12.5″ tall
Medium Tote: 13.5″ wide x 13″ tall
Large Tote: 16″ wide x 14″ tall
HANDLES:
Short Handles: 12” length
Long Handles: 24” length
Gauge: 15 esc x 14 rows = 4” square
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate
Pattern Key: Written in US English Crochet Terms
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
st dc – stacked double crochet (see special stitches)
esc – extended single crochet (see special stitches)
xdc – crossed double crochet (see special stitches)
st tr – stacked treble (see special stitches)
xtr cl – crossed treble cluster (see special stitches)
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches:
Extended Single Crochet (esc): Insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 1st loop on the hook, yo and pull through both loops on the hook. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gp41JNKAcg4
Crossed Double Crochet (xdc): Skip next st, dc in next st, then dc back into skipped st working in front of the previous stitch. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5r8bdWi5OOY
**First xdc of the round you will ch 1, and work a stacked double as the first stitch.
Stacked Double Crochet (st dc) Tutorial:
STEP 1: Single crochet in magic circle (or next st), insert hook into front vertical bar of single crochet, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Stacked Treble Crochet (st tr) Tutorial:
STEP 1: Stacked Treble Crochet (st tr): Sc, insert hook into front vertical bar of single crochet, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook.
STEP 2: Insert hook into next front vertical bar, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook. Stacked Treble Crochet (st tr) completed!
Crossed Treble Crochet Cluster (xtr cl): Skip next st, tr in next 2 sts, then tr back into skipped st, working in front of the previous stitches. **First xtr cl of the round you will ch 1, and work a stacked treble as the first (treble crochet) stitch.
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PATTERN NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first. Make a gauge swatch for proper sizing.
- Bags are worked in joined rounds.
- Beginning chain does not count as a stitch. First stitch of sc/esc rounds should be placed in the same st as ch 1. First stitch of xdc/xtr rows should be placed in next stitch.
- Sl st only count as a stitch on the final round of the pattern.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Pattern includes instructions for 3 bag sizes and 2 handle lengths which will both work for any of the bag sizes.
- This pattern is FREE to view and read on my website ONLY, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have! I welcome your feedback!!
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- This post and all it contains including the pattern and photographs are my intellectual property and copyright protected property of GreenFoxFarms LLC © 2025. You are welcome to make as many bags as you like to sell, giveaway, etc. You may NOT sell, copy, or alter and claim as your own this pattern. You may not use my photographs. This pattern is not for mass production.
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Crochet Easy Market Tote Bag CAL Timeline!
- PRE-CAL: SEPT 25 – OCT 1 Get Materials Ready
- Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Monday 9/29/25 at 11 am CDT
- Week 1: OCT 2 – 8 Create the Easy Market Tote Bottom
- Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Monday 10/6/25 at 11 am CDT
- Week 2: OCT 9 – 15 Finish Easy Market Tote + Handles
- Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Monday 10/13/25 at 11 am CDT
- Wrap PARTY:
Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Sunday 10/19 at 3 pm CDT
Join the FREE Easy Market Tote Crochet-A-Long!
I hope you’re excited to join the Hopscotch Market Tote Pattern Crochet Along!
Here are the dates and details for you!
For the next 3 weeks we will be completing the Hopscotch Market Tote Crochet Pattern. Welcome to our crochet along!
DETAILS:
Medium Crochet Market Tote is FREE on my blog. A new portion will be released the next 2 Thursdays – just in time for some weekend crochet!
Premium Pattern with Small, Medium, and Large Size options for sale in my Etsy and Ravelry. Buttons below to purchase Premium PDF version 👇
Follow The Schedule + Add Your Project To Ravelry and the Facebook Group to participate!
Please share your progress and ask ANY QUESTIONS in our Facebook Group (link below 👇)!! We will be having a LOT of fun in the group! I will also be going live in my facebook group each MONDAY (OCT 6 and 13) of the CAL to talk about the pattern and answer any questions!
Plus SUNDAY OCT 19 will be the Finishing Party! You don’t want to miss out on that!
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CROCHET ALONG SCHEDULE
PRE-CAL: SEPT 25 – OCT 1
Live Chat + Q&A: Monday 9/29/25 at 11 am CDT –> JOIN HERE!
Prep: Get your yarn ready for this design, create your project on Ravelry, and add pictures of the yarn you’ll use!
Add a pic of your yarn to Ravelry project and the FB Group!
Week 1: OCT 2 – 8
Live Chat + Q&A: Monday 10/6/25 at 11 am CDT –> JOIN HERE!
Create the Easy Market Tote Bag! Small Bag – Make Rounds 1 – 25, Medium Bag – Make Rounds 1 – 26, Large Bag – Make Rounds 1 – 27.
Add a progress pic to your Ravelry project and the FB Group!
Week 2: OCT 9 – 15
Live Chat + Q&A: Monday 10/13/25 at 11 am CDT –> JOIN HERE!
Finishing Sleeve and Top Flap! Small Bag – Make Rounds 26 – 47, Medium Bag – Make Rounds 27 – 48, Large Bag – Make Rounds 28 – 49.
Add a progress pic to your Ravelry project and the FB Group!
Finishing Party: OCT 19
Live Chat + Finishing Party: Sunday 10/19 at 3 pm CDT –> JOIN HERE!
I’ll choose some of my favorite finished projects to feature, and we’ll have some prizes, too! I’ll pick my favorite in each category (TBD) to win 3 patterns of choice from my shop! Winners will be announced here, and contacted via Ravelry/Facebook.
NOTE:
After each part is completed, please update your Ravelry projects as requested and add photos to the weekly prompts in the FB Group!
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To participate, you must be willing to have lots of fun!
Pattern Release Details:
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HOPSCOTCH EASY MARKET TOTE BAG
FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Pattern Directions:
USING US G/6 4.0 – 4.25 mm HOOK
PRE-CAL – gather supplies, pick your yarn, choose the size you want to make, add your yarn photos to the Facebook Group and create your project and add yarn pics to Ravelry!
Make sure to share your yarn pics on Ravelry and in our Facebook Group for a chance to show off your work and win prizes too!
Crochet Easy Market Tote Bag CAL Timeline!
- PRE-CAL: SEPT 25 – OCT 1 Get Materials Ready
- Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Monday 9/29/25 at 11 am CDT
- Week 1: OCT 2 – 8 Create the Easy Market Tote Bottom
- Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Monday 10/6/25 at 11 am CDT
- Week 2: OCT 9 – 15 Finish Easy Market Tote + Handles
- Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Monday 10/13/25 at 11 am CDT
- Wrap PARTY:
Live Chat + Q&A in my FB Group Sunday 10/19 at 3 pm CDT
Please Share your Easy Market Tote Pics!
I hope you loved making the Hopscotch Market Tote free crochet pattern as much I enjoyed creating it for you! I would love to see your gorgeous projects on Ravelry and social media! Please tag me in your photos so I can see what you’ve made! I simply love getting to see the amazing projects y’all have made with my patterns! It’s the reason I do what I do!! (Plus the yarn benefits don’t hurt either!! )
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