The Coastal Breeze Market Bag Free Pattern

The Coastal Breeze Market Bag Free Pattern

Capture the essence of a seaside getaway with this stylish and functional market bag, perfect for beach days or farmer's market strolls. Its airy design and vibrant colors make it a must-have accessory for any crochet enthusiast.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Turquoise
  • Sandy beige
  • Coral
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochet (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start with the Base of the Bag:

1. Using sandy beige yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. (You should have a total of 12 double crochets.)
3. Round 2: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have a total of 24 double crochets.)
4. Round 3: Chain 3, *work 1 double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have a total of 36 double crochets.)
5. Continue increasing in this manner, adding 12 double crochets each round until you have a total of 72 double crochets.

Create the Body:

1. Change to turquoise yarn.
2. Round 1: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have a total of 72 double crochets.)
3. Round 2: Chain 4 (this counts as your first double crochet and chain 1), *skip the next stitch, work 1 double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch.
4. Repeat Round 2 until the body of the bag measures 12 inches from the base.

Add the Handles:

1. Change to coral yarn.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, work 1 single crochet (sc) in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
3. Round 2: Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in the next 10 stitches, chain 40, skip the next 20 stitches, work 1 single crochet in the next 20 stitches, chain 40, skip the next 20 stitches, work 1 single crochet in the last 10 stitches. Join with a slip stitch.
4. Round 3: Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in each stitch and each chain around. Join with a slip stitch.
5. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

Your Coastal Breeze Market Bag is now complete! Enjoy using it for your beach days or farmer's market strolls, and show off your beautiful handiwork!