Introducing the Katie Tote – a versatile crochet market bag crafted with love and designed to accompany you on all your adventures. Created using DK (#3) weight yarn, this stylish tote is the perfect blend of functionality and charm, making it an essential accessory for your daily excursions.
The bag features a sturdy yet flexible construction, making it ideal for carrying fresh produce, artisanal goods, or your latest yarn haul.
The Yarn
I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (#3) for this tote bag! Made of 100% cotton yarn, it’s perfect for a market bag like this!
This yarn comes in 63 shades of beautiful colors! Whether you prefer pastels, neutrals or bright and vibrant colors, you’re sure to find one you love. I absolutely love this green I chose for my bag, called Pear Green (color 465).
Cotton DK can be machine washed and laid flat to dry.
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I love how this bag can be used as a purse, market bag, or a small shopping bag. It’s very versatile and beautiful.
I went with a DK weight yarn to keep it lightweight and give the stitches great definition within the project.
More Details
This crochet market bag pattern is worked from the bottom up in the round. You will work continuously without joining, by using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. This makes the bag seamless.
The pattern is rated Easy in pattern difficulty. You’ll use basic crochet stitches such as half double crochet and double crochet. There are no decreases and there is no sewing involved either.
You may want to grab some small to medium sized wooden beads to add to the drawstring on the tote. You should be able to find these at any craft store. I think this adds a nice touch to the bag, but it is optional.
Let’s get started with the pattern!
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Katie Tote
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Katie Tote Crochet Pattern
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Yarn:
281 yards (3 Skeins)
Pear Green (465)
100% Cotton
50g/137yds
Hook:
G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook
Other Materials:
Stitch Marker
Optional: 2-4 medium sized wooden beads with large holes
Gauge:
Round 4 = 2” diameter
Pattern Difficulty:
Easy
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:
MC – magic circle
ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
v-st – (dc, ch 1, dc)
*— repeat from
Sizing:
Body of bag: 13” x 11” laid flat
Including straps: 19” x 11” laid flat
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is in US terms.
You will not join, but instead use a stitch market to mark the first stitch of each round.
Drawstring and beads are optional.
Pattern increases are worked in a multiple of 6.
Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/4yHIlbT8Za8
Bag
Create a MC.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 hdc in circle, pull tight to close, do not join. (6)
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (12) Place stitch marker in first stitch of each round.
Round 3: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next*, repeat around. (18)
Round 4: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 2*, repeat around. (24)
Round 5: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 3, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 3*, repeat around. (30)
Round 6: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 4, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 4*, repeat around. (36)
Round 7: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 5, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 5*, repeat around. (42)
Round 8: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 6, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 6*, repeat around. (48)
Round 9: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 7, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 7*, repeat around. (54)
Round 10: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 8, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 8*, repeat around. (60)
Round 11: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 9, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 9*, repeat around. (66)
Round 12: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 10, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 10*, repeat around. (72)
Round 13: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 11, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 11*, repeat around. (78)
Round 14: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 12, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 12*, repeat around. (84)
Round 15: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 13, *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 13*, repeat around. (90)
Round 16: 1 hdc in each st around. (90)
Round 17: *skip 2 sts, v-st in next (add your stitch marker to the chain 1 space of your v-st), skip 2, 3 dc in next; repeat around. (75 dc)
Round 18: V-st into next ch-1 space (where your stitch marker is) , skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next st, * skip 2 dc, v-st in next ch-1 space, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next*, repeat around. (75 dc)
Rounds 19-31: Repeat row 18.
Round 32: Skip 1 dc, sl st in next dc (first dc of v-st), ch 1, hdc in same st and in each dc and ch-1 space around. (90)
Rounds 33-34: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. (90)
Do not fasten off, continue to straps.
Straps
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in 1st 10 st, ch 50, skip next 25 st, hdc in next 20 st, ch 50, skip next 25 st, hdc in last 10. (140)
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, hdc in each st (chs included) around. (140)
Slip stitch into first st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Drawstring
Ch 121
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (120)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
With your hook, weave the strand in and out of round 33 of bag. Add beads to end. Make a knot on each end to secure.
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I really like this bag!
love this crocheted bag.thanks for the pattern.
It is so beautiful 🥰😍