Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag
Crochet Along and FREE Crochet Pattern!
Y’all I am soooo excited to start our first Crochet Along with you! The Sweet Stripes Market Tote is such a fun and versatile bag I just know you’re going to love it as much as I do! You can bring this crochet tote bag to the farmers market, beach, library, or anywhere you want to tote your yarn!! Come crochet along with me and let’s make a Crochet Tote Bag!
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Crochet Market Bag Pattern!
Bags, bags, bags! Y’all know by now that I’m obsessed with bags! This is the sixth crochet bag pattern I’ve designed in the past year! What is your fave type of crochet bag pattern? Mine is any large crochet tote bags that can hold a full project! I am a bag hoarder, truth be told! I buy bags, I buy patterns to make them, I make them, I design patterns to make them, I even make and sell crochet project bags in my Etsy… I’m just a girl who loves bags! 🤷♀️ Plus, pretty much all of my bags are filled with yarn and/or WIPs so I’m happy, they’re happy, everyone’s happy.
Do you love bags too? Then when you’re done you will want to check out my other bag patterns! My most recent design, the Calliope Crossbody Boho Bag is an amazing shoulder bag pattern. You will love the Sweet Stripes Zipper Pouches pattern, with 4 different size zipper bags to make! Or if you’re more into gift bags then you’ll be sure to love my Sweet Stripes Gift Bags which also offer a unique and sustainable way to wrap gifts… in 4 sizes! I’m sensing a pattern here (pun intended! 😝) So if you love bags as much as I do, make sure to check those other patterns out too!
Like any bag pattern, the Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag will take a few hours to make. The repeats and stitches are simple and easy to memorize so this free easy crochet market bag pattern will be done before you know it! With 3 weeks to complete your CAL you will have no trouble getting your market tote bag ready for your next farmers market or beach day!
What is your favorite way to relax and crochet? I love to listen to an audiobook while I crochet, or watch the latest movie on Amazon Prime! During the summer I often find myself crocheting outside while the kids swim and play. I think one of my favorite things about crocheting is that your can pick up your project and take it anywhere with you!!
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!
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My Fabulous Pattern Testers!
Y’all I am so very lucky to have the most incredible pattern testers!! They crocheted their amazing crochet tote bags with this pattern! My favorite thing is getting to see the fabulous projects y’all make using my designs! I really truly appreciate my testers’ feedback which helps ensure that I can provide the highest quality pattern! My testers just blew me away with their gorgeous sturdy crochet market bags!! Make sure to check those out below!!
Thank you so much for testing the Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag Crochet Pattern Sigal Alon, Brenda Meineke, and Helen Meissner!
Make your Crochet Market Bag!
Materials:
- YARN: Red Heart Super Saver Ombres Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% Acrylic, 10 oz/283 g, 482 yds/440 m)
- Sample Colors: Spearmint, Coral, Violet
- TOTAL: 350 – 650 yards
- HOOK: US G/6 4.0 mm
- Yarn needle, Scissors
Finished Size: (excluding handles)
Small Tote: 12″ wide x 15″ tall
Medium Tote: 15″ wide x 15″ tall
Large Tote: 18″ wide x 15″ tall
Short Handles: 12” length
Long Handles: 24” length
Gauge: 15 dc x 8 rows = 4” square
Experience Level: Easy
Pattern Key:
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
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NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Beginning chain only counts as a stitch on dc rounds, not on sc or hdc rounds.
- Sl st only counts as a st on the final round.
- Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- 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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Sweet Stripes Market Totes on the Summer Lovers Blog Hop!
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Sweet Stripes Market Tote Pattern Release & Crochet Along!
The Crochet Along Has begun!! The Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag Pattern is ready and the Crochet Along starts TODAY, July 11th, 2021! For the next 3 weeks we will be completing the Sweet Stripes Tote Bag Crochet Pattern. Welcome to our crochet along!
DETAILS:
MEDIUM Tote is FREE on my blog. A new portion will be relased on the weekend for the upcoming week CAL.
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 to participate! Please feel free to 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 SUNDAY (July 11, 18, 15, and AUGUST 1) of the CAL to talk about the pattern and answer any questions! You don’t want to miss out on that! Not sure how to add a project to Ravelry? CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO TUTORIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Week 1: July 10 – 17
Live Chat + Q&A
Prep: Get your yarn ready for this design, create your project on Ravelry, and add pictures of the yarn you’ll use!
Create the Base: Small Bag – Make Rounds 1-8, Medium Bag – Make Rounds 1-10, Large Bag – Make Rounds 1- 12.
Add a pic of your yarn AND a progress pic to your Ravelry project!
Week 2: 1 July 17 – 24
Live Chat + Q&A
Create the Bag Body: Small Bag – Make Rounds 9 – 32, Medium Bag – Make Rounds 11 – 34, Large Bag – Make Rounds 13 – 36.
Add a progress pic to your Ravelry project!
Week 3: July 24 – 31
Live Chat + Q&A
Finish Bag Body and Add Handles: Small Bag – Make Rounds 33 – 43, Medium Bag – Make Rounds 35 – 45, Large Bag – Make Rounds 37 – 47.
Add a pic of your finished bag to Ravelry!
Part 4: August 1
Live Chat + Finishing Party
I’ll choose some of my favorite finished projects on Ravelry to feature, and we’ll have some prizes, too! Based on Ravelry projects for this CAL, I’ll pick my favorite in each category here live for the below categories to win 3 patterns of choice from my shop! Winners will be announced here, and contacted via Ravelry: Best Colors, Best Picture, Most Creative.
NOTE:
After each part is completed, please update your Ravelry projects as requested!
Pattern sharing is unethical, illegal, not cool, and absolutely forbidden. Be kind to designers please, and respect copyrights.
You may not share or post pattern instructions anywhere.
Once named, the winner will have 5 business days to claim their prize.
To participate, you must be willing to have lots of fun!
Pattern Release Details:
This easy crochet market bag tutorial is now available for purchase in my Ravelry and Etsy Shops! The Medium Tote pattern is FREE here on my blog, OR you can purchase the ad-free, printer friendly, PDF copy with ALL THREE SIZES for a couple of dollars. It would make my day if you would visit and save the pattern on your favorite venue, which helps my patterns get seen by more people! Thanks so much for your continued support!! Just click the buttons below to find the premium pattern PDF including the Small and Large Crochet Tote Patterns available for purchase!
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SWEET STRIPES MARKET TOTE:
Pattern Directions:
USING G/6 4.0 MM HOOK
CAL WEEK 1:
MEDIUM TOTE BAG:
- Laid Flat Measures 15” wide x 15” tall
Round 1: Ch 21, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, and next 18 ch, 6 hdc in last ch, working down the opposite side of beginning ch, hdc in next 18, 5 hdc in last ch, sl st to join, (48 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 18 sts, 2 hdc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 18 sts, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, sl st to join, (60 hdc).
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,] 6 times, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,] 5 times, sl st to join, (72 hdc).
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in same and next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 6 times, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 5 times, sl st to join, (84 hdc).
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same and next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 6 times, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 5 times, sl st to join, (96 hdc).
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc in same and next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 6 times, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 5 times, sl st to join, (108 hdc).
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in same and next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 6 times, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 5 times, sl st to join, (120 hdc).
Rounds 8-10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join, (120 hdc).
Sweet Stripes Market Tote Crochet Along WEEK 2 instructions are now listed below!!
Make sure to share your progress pics on Ravelry and in our Facebook Group for a chance to show of your work and win prizes too!
CAL WEEK 2:
MEDIUM TOTE BAG:
- Laid Flat Measures 15” wide x 15” tall
- USING G/6 4.0 MM HOOK
Round 11: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout) and work 3 dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next st, skip next 3 sts,] 29 times, sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join, (120 dc).
Rounds 12-13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join, (120 hdc).
Round 14: Ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [(dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next 3 sts,] 29 times, sl st to 3rd ch to join, (60 chs, 60 dc).
Round 15: Ch 1, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in ch 2 sp, [hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in ch 2 sp,] 29 times, hdc in last st, sl st to join, (120 hdc).
Round 16: Repeat Round 13, (120 hdc).
Round 17-34: Repeat Rounds 11-16, 3 times.
Come back next week to find the next set of instructions for WEEK 3 of the Sweet Stripes Market Tote Crochet Along!
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CAL WEEK 3:
MEDIUM TOTE BAG:
- Laid Flat Measures 15” wide x 15” tall
- USING G/6 4.0 MM HOOK
Round 35: Repeat Round 11.
Round 36: Repeat Round 12.
Rounds 37-38: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (120 sc).
HANDLES:
For short handles ch 50, for long handles ch 100. All other instructions are the same.
Round 39: Ch 1, sc in next 30 sts, ch 50/100, skip 30 sts, sc in next 30 sts, ch 50/100, skip next 30 sts, sl st to 1st st to join, (100/200 ch, 60 sc).
Round 40: Ch 1, [sc in next 30 sts, sc in next 50/100 chs,] twice, sl st to join, (160/260 sc).
Rounds 41-44: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (160/260 sc).
Round 45: Sl st in each st around, (160/260 sl st). FO and weave in ends.
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I was just wondering how much yarn the medium tote bag will need. I noticed you gave a range and I wasn’t sure how much yarn I’d need for the medium size you’re posting on the blog.
Thanks,
Hi Chris,
Thanks so much for visiting and your interest in the Sweet Stripes Market Tote Crochet Along! The approximate yardage for each size: The smallest size requires 350-450 yards approximately, The medium requires 450-550 yards approximately, and the large size requires 550-650 yards approximately. This will vary with your tension, and the brand/color of yarn you choose.
Hope you enjoy the pattern! Best,
Lisa Fox
I am making the Medium Tote Bag and was fine through Round 4. Beginning with Round 5 the directions stop before you get to the number of stitches for the round. I improvised to get to the correct stitch count of 96> Am I missing something? Round 6 & 7 are the same. Is this the way it is supposed to be? I am not a very experienced crocheter and am a little lost. Can you help? Thank you.
Hi Christine,
I hope you are enjoying the pattern! Yes, the final round count for Round 5 should be 96. I’m sorry that the webpage was not displaying correctly! I’ve checked and it does look ok on our end. Here’s the instructions for that round.
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same and next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 6 times, hdc in next 18 sts, [hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st,] 5 times, sl st to join, (96 hdc).
Happy Hooking!
Lisa Fox