Striped Market Bag Crochet Pattern

A roomy striped tote with sturdy handles that stretches to hold all your fresh produce.

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Materials

• Yarn: Cotton Worsted (4), about 200 g
• Hook: 4.5 mm
• Tapestry needle and scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Skill Level & Gauge

Skill level: Easy. Gauge: 14 stitches and 12 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in pattern. Gauge is not critical, but it will change the finished size.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• rep – repeat

Pattern

1. Foundation: Ch an even number of stitches to the desired width.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in each st across, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
5. Rep Rows 2–3 until the piece reaches the desired length.

Tip: count your stitches at the end of every row for the first few rows. It saves a lot of frogging later!

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block lightly with steam or a damp towel to even out the stitches.

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