The Dappled Sunlight Market Bag: A Textured Crochet Free Pattern

Introducing the Dappled Sunlight Market Bag

Carry your treasures in this beautifully textured market bag, featuring a unique dappled stitch pattern that mimics sunlight filtering through leaves. This intermediate-level crochet pattern creates a sturdy, stylish, and eco-friendly accessory perfect for farmers' markets or beach days. The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up, using a simple two-row repeat that produces a stunning woven, organic look. With its soft linen and seafoam green color palette, this bag evokes a natural, earthy elegance that complements any outfit.

Materials Needed

To create your own Dappled Sunlight Market Bag, gather the following materials:

• Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (worsted weight; 100% cotton; 100g/186 yds per skein)
  • 2 skeins Main Color (MC) 'Linen'
  • 1 skein Contrast Color (CC) 'Seafoam'
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sts x 10 rows = 4 inches in Dappled Stitch pattern (after blocking)
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing straps, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes: The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up. The Dappled Stitch is a 2-row repeat worked in the round. Ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch unless stated.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• MC: Main Color
• CC: Contrast Color

Dappled Stitch (worked in the round)

• Round 1: *Sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around.
• Round 2: *Dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around.

Base (worked in continuous rounds, do not join)

With MC, make a magic ring.

• Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
• Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (18 sts)
• Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (24 sts)
• Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
• Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (36 sts)
• Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (42 sts)
• Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (48 sts)
• Round 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (54 sts)
• Round 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (60 sts)
• Round 11: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (66 sts)
• Round 12: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (72 sts)
• Round 13: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (78 sts)
• Round 14: *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (84 sts)
• Round 15: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (90 sts)
• Round 16: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (96 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in end.

Body

• Round 1: With MC, join yarn with sl st in any sc of the last round. Ch 1, sc in same st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (96 sts)
• Round 2: Ch 1, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first dc. (96 sts)
• Rounds 3-4: Repeat Rounds 1-2.
• Round 5: Change to CC. Repeat Round 1.
• Round 6: Repeat Round 2.
• Round 7: Change to MC. Repeat Round 1.
• Rounds 8-9: Repeat Rounds 1-2.
• Round 10: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 11: Change to CC. Repeat Round 2.
• Round 12: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 13: Change to MC. Repeat Round 2.
• Rounds 14-15: Repeat Rounds 1-2.
• Round 16: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 17: Change to CC. Repeat Round 2.
• Round 18: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 19: Change to MC. Repeat Round 2.
• Rounds 20-21: Repeat Rounds 1-2.
• Round 22: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 23: Change to CC. Repeat Round 2.
• Round 24: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 25: Change to MC. Repeat Round 2.
• Rounds 26-27: Repeat Rounds 1-2.

Fasten off CC. Continue with MC.

Top Edging

• Round 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (96 sts)
• Round 29: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (96 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Straps (make 2)

With MC, ch 101.

• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (100 sc)
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (100 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Fold each strap in half lengthwise and sew the long edges together using a whip stitch to create a sturdy strap. Position the straps on the inside of the bag, about 4 inches apart on each side. Sew the ends of the straps securely to the top edge of the bag, reinforcing with a few extra stitches. Weave in all ends.

Finishing

Block the bag lightly to even out the stitches. Your Dappled Sunlight Market Bag is ready to use!