Go-Green Market Bag

Orignal pattern can be found at http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2008/05/june-go-green-market-bag.html

I copied it into a Google doc for my own convenience, and reposted here.

Paper or plastic? The answer is neither, GO GREEN by crocheting a reusable market bag. Would also make a great beach bag. What other uses can you think of? Instructions are included for over the shoulder straps, or a shorter version for over the arm.

NOTES:

  1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
  2. Treble Crochet V stitch = treble, chain 1, treble (tr, ch 1, tr)
  3. When working the joining slipstitch pull the stitch tight. That way you won’t be tempted to work into it next time around.
  4. If your gauge is larger than stated, 5 ounces may not be enough to finish bag. So make your first one out of a 7 ounce skein.
  5. Be sure to change to the H hook for working rounds 16-21, this gives your bag a stable top.
  6. You can make the Go Green Market Bag without the CD, it will be less structured if you choose to leave it out.

MATERIALS:

  • Worsted weight yarn, approximately 5 oz.
  • CD for base of bag (optional)
  • H (5.0mm) and J (6.0 mm) crochet hooks
  • Yarn needle for weaving ends

GAUGE: Rounds 1-6 = 6 inches, 4 Treble Crochet V sts = 4 inches

SIZE: 15 inches wide and 12 inches from base to upper edge

OUTSIDE BASE:

Round 1: With H hook, ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)

Fasten off, weave ends into back of work.

INSIDE BASE:

Round 1-4: Rep rounds 1 - 4 of inside base but DO NOT fasten off. Ch 1.

Round 5: Put both pieces together, wrong sides facing each other. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Work this round through both pieces.

Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts (first dc goes in join), 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Insert CD before closing. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 sts)

BAG & HANDLES:

Round 6: Change to J hook. Ch 5, tr in join. *Skip 1 st, tr, ch1, tr all in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 4th ch of ch 5. (30 Treble Crochet V sts)

Rounds 7-15: Slipstitch into first ch space, ch 5, tr in same space. * Tr, ch1, tr in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 4th ch of ch 5. (30 Treble Crochet V sts)

Round 16: Change to H hook. Ch 1, sc in join. *Sc over ch 1 space, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, ending sc over ch 1, sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (90 sts)

Round 17: Ch 1 and sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (90 sts)

Round 18: Ch 1, sc in join and next 22 sts, ch 70 (40), skip 20 sts , being care not to twist the ch, sc in 25 sts, ch 70 (40), skip 20 sts, being careful not to twist the ch, sc in remaining sts. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts, but who’s counting?)

Rounds 19: Ch 1, sc in each sc and each ch around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts) Rounds 20-21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

VARIATION – POCKET MARKET BAG

This variation is my modification of the original pattern.

For this variation, you will omit the CD in the base.

For each base piece, work 5 rounds instead of 4. (60 sts)

Round 6: sc through both pieces for 45 sts. sc in the last 15 sts on ONE piece only. Join with slipstitch in first SC.

Work the rest of the bag as normal (for a total of 22 rounds instead of 21).

Add a button and a loop (optional). The base now can be used as a pocket for the market bag for easier storage.

VARIATION - LARP CLASS SASH/THROWIE BAG

This variation is also my modification of the original pattern. A handy bag for use during LARP games for throwing weapons and small game items. The wide shoulder strap also doubles as a class sash.

Only Crochet One Base (include R5) and work bag up to R17 as normal, repeat R17 three more times for 20 total rounds.

Row 21-??: sc or hdc in enough stitches to be approximately 2 inches wide. Repeat until the sash portion is desired length and attach to the other side.

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