Everyday Market Bag
Look stylish while you tote around your groceries or pack away the essentials for a group picnic with this Everyday Market Bag. This crochet pattern is easy to make and perfect for the person on the go. You can make this adorable crocheted bag in any color you'd like so you always have a fun purse to take with you.
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Materials:
- 4 balls Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton (50 g/1.75 oz; 73 m/80 yds) yarn in Hot Green
- 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
Measurements: Approx 20 ins [51 cm] long excluding handles.
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
Abbreviations:
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- tr3tog = Treble crochet 3 together - *(Yarn over) twice, insert hook in next stitch and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; repeat from * 2 more times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
- Yoh = yarn over the hook
Instructions:
BODY
Ch 39.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 38 sc. Turn.
2nd to 4th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
PROCEED WITH THIS PATTERN
1st row: Ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3). (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop in next st. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook. *Ch 5. [(Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop in next st. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice] twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – tr2tog made. Rep from * to last sc. Ch 3. 1 tr in last sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 5 (counts as tr and ch 1). Miss next 3 ch. Tr in next st. *Ch 5. (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop in same st as before. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Miss next 5-ch sp. (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop in next st. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – tr2tog over 2 sts made. Rep from * to last tr. Tr2tog over last st worked and next tr. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3). Tr2tog over first st and next tr2tog. *Ch 5. Tr2tog over st just worked and next tr2tog. Rep from * to last tr. Ch 3. 1 tr in 4th ch of ch 5. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until work from beg measures approx 20 ins [51 cm], ending with 3rd row.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *2 sc in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to turning ch 7. 1 sc in ch-7 sp. 1 sc in 4th ch of ch 7. Turn.
Next 3 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Fasten off at end of last row.
HANDLES
With RS of work facing join yarn with sl st to top left corner of Bag. Ch 1. Work 30 sc evenly across side of Bag. Turn.
Next row: Ch 57 (handle). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 55 ch. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 86 sc in total.
Next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Fasten off at end of last row, leaving a long end. Sew end of handle in position.
Rep for other side.
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bethsweesull 72453 98
Jun 26, 2016
I adore this bag. Took less than one skein of Bernat Maker Home Dec. Plan on making more.
Kaylee
Jun 27, 2016
@bethsweesull 72453 98 thanks for sharing your photo! It looks great. Let us know if you have any tips and tricks for completing this project. I'd love to add them to the page. -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts
princess6860504
Mar 02, 2017
I really like the picture of your bag. Did you use just one strand of the Bernat at one time? I am wondering if the original pattern calls for using a double strand. Maybe that is why it says that it requires 4 balls of yarn. In any case, how sturdy is the bag? Enough for heavy fruits like apples and bananas? I'd like to get to making one of these right away!
candicesweet 47843 21
May 21, 2014
The patten at bernat site is better. For additional help, see https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110 == 806195104AApBAA3. There's a great explanation about bernat pattern and how to interpret the () and [ ]. I was ready to give up on this till I found yahoo answers.
mrsnelliebean
Mar 04, 2014
I have attempted to follow the directions and it is impossible. I have modified the pattern to "look" the same as the picture still using the triple stitch and trip 2 together. But instead of the ch5 I have done ch3 to make the bag pattern work with the triangle effect. Also, I added a dbl decker look. If I can I will post a picture.
rhiwiemers 5852644
Dec 12, 2013
Did you know you can make these bag out of the plastic bags you get. Just cut them into 1inch strips tie ends together and crochet. No yarn needed, they are very strong, last along time, don't stretch out and environmental friendly. Can be used with most patterns.
dmtjulia 5632564
Mar 07, 2016
I have made several "plarn" shopping bags and I love them, get lots of compliments and it's a good way to make people aware of the plastic problem. But if anyone wants to make plarn they should look up a tutorial online. If you just try to cut the plastic into strips you will go nuts. There are 3 methods for making plarn and they go pretty fast.
mary andreatta
Aug 10, 2013
Is this the full pattern or only half the pattern because a lot of people are having issues and I am also having issues. Does anyone have the full correct pattern thank you so much
JoanCrochetsAndBak es
Jun 18, 2013
There is definitely something wrong with these instructions. Does the author mean for the project to be FOLDED after fastening off and before starting handle? From the starting of the handle the instructions do not make sense. However, the mesh portion is very stable because the design makes little triangles. I have taken this part of the instruction, and used it with instructions for a String Bag. The String Bag instructions originally came from Lily. The mesh resulting from that pattern was not stable unless the yarn was used double-strand. My updated string bag with the "triangle" mesh seems to work well.
meatpies0707 85718 66
May 13, 2013
I have figured out what this person meant by the tr2tog. Try this. Chain 7, (which counts as 1 tr and ch 3. YO twice (as you would any other tr stitch) and draw up a loop in next stitch. (4 loops on hook now) YO, work two loops. (3 loops on hook now.) YO, DRAW UP LOOP IN NEXT STITCH (5 loops on hook) YO, work off two loops, YO work off two loops, YO work off last 3 loops. What is in capitals is what is missing from the pattern.
meatpies0707 85718 66
May 13, 2013
I am also working on developing an easier pattern that will produce the same bag.
NcPeanut
Jul 17, 2013
Thank you for figuring it out for the rest of us. I'd love to have your reworked instructions when you complete them. I'll attempt this one now that I have your corrections to work with. I was disappointed to see other reviewers problems so didn't even try before.
Member 1657443
Apr 26, 2013
I love this bag but I'm having a problem with the instruction. Can any one help please. aksantiago203@yahoo.com
Debbie Clements
Mar 08, 2013
I have done a huge amount of crochet stitches and projects and this is the worst one yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bernat your patterns suck.
nicoledenisesmith 2703143
Jan 05, 2013
I made some of these a few years ago in white then my 11 year old and I tie dyed them. Great project, and these bags expand to hold so much stuff. I get a lot of compliments!
kbeebe 9630020
Dec 27, 2012
This pattern is not working for me either. It would be helpful to know if I should have the same number of loops after 20 inches as when I started. It keeps getting wider.
Teddybeertje
Dec 25, 2012
Kan je mij soms zeggen hoe je dat maakt in het Nederlands ik kan geen Engels
Twiddle
May 12, 2012
I must be making this harder than it is. If I understand correctly - the pattern goes from the top of one side to the top of the other side. ? My apologies, I am on a mission - I have to conquer this. I refuse to be beaten by an everyday market bag! lol
Twiddle
May 12, 2012
Is anyone ever going to correct the instructions for the Everyday Marketbag?
helenakieser 91120 45
Feb 26, 2012
this is an amazing pattern BUT you need the right yarn take a good look at the picture this pattern starts from the top of the one side (back or front) right around and end with the top of the other side (back or front)
siobhan021156 3449 429
Feb 19, 2012
Also if you contact Bernat, they never get back to you. I wrote them 2 weeks ago and they never got back to me. I had trouble with their Trapper Hat pattern and the worst thing about it was the fact that you're supposed to get the whole project done w/ 2 balls of yarn. Not! I would think 3 or 4 balls would do it.
homemade in iowa
Jun 10, 2011
This pattern really does seem to be missing some critical information. This is the first Bernat pattern I've come accross that is so confusing and they have it rated as an easy! I've given up and will look for a pattern that makes some sense.
Dianne Meere
Apr 09, 2011
I have years of crochet experience and I found this pattern to be quite confusing. The cotton loops looked sloppy and it was very difficult to maintain proper tension. I gave up after 3 good hearted attemps
abrown27 2003920
Apr 05, 2011
I need help with this pattern. The first four rows are the bottom of the bag. br Then the insructions start again with Rows 1, 2, 3. The end of each row says to "turn". So this is my question, is the bag crocheted one side at a time and then stitched together, or is it crochet in the round?br Thank you,br
helenakieser 91120 45
Feb 26, 2012
hello abrown the first 4 rows are the top of the bag (front or back side)
utahmink
Jan 25, 2010
check out Bernat's site for pattern or contact them for assistance. They are very helpful. Good luck
brisny
Jan 24, 2010
I really don't understand this pattern. In row 1 (after the first 4 rows) it states "(Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop in next st. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice." this is not clear (but i figured this part out) then, at the end of row 2, it states "Tr2tog over last st worked and next tr. " but there is no chain before this, so it does not look like the other end. Please let me know if I am just not getting this or if there is a correction needed. thanks
helenakieser 91120 45
Feb 26, 2012
hi brisny the pattern is correct you just have to make 100% certain that your your stitch count is correct from the very beginning it does look a bit 'not right' until your second repitition fo the pattern
Posie
Jan 24, 2010
Perhaps this could be added to "Go Green" sites. Save your plastic bags, cut them in strips to use instead of yarn. Adjust pattern as needed.
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