Crochet Classic Openwork Market Bag Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 100% cotton yarn (approximately 200-250 yards)
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sk: skip
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Base

1. Ch 41.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (40 sc)
3. Row 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Body

7. Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk 1 st, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, join with sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch-4.
8. Round 2: Ch 4, dc in ch-1 space, *ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch-4.
9. Repeat Round 2 until piece measures approximately 18 inches from starting row.

Top Edge

10. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 space around, join with sl st. (80 sc)
11. Round 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st.

Handles

12. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, turn.
13. Row 2-60: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Adjust length as desired.
14. Fasten off and sew ends of handle to opposite sides of the bag top, ensuring placement is even.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
• Gently block to shape if necessary.