12 Wonderful Market Bag Patterns
When it comes to carrying home market shopping, it’s all about the right amount of roominess, style…and, of course, strength and durability. The 12 market bag patterns featured below offer a variety of designs, shapes, and sizes.
The great thing about making your own bags is that you can choose your patterns and colors, and no one will have the same bag – or bags.
Below are links to some gorgeous knitting and crocheting patterns in a variety of shapes and sizes, including a traditional looking French crocheted string bag, a Japanese Knot Bag, a bucket bag, and a tapestry-technique crocheted bag.
If you’re inspired by the entire design - color and pattern - you can use the pattern’s suggested yarn. Or, use your preferred yarn, experiment with something new, size up or down the pattern, and use your favorite colors, from subtle linen tan to popping orange, purple, or blue.
We hope you’ll be inspired to take one of these patterns and make a gorgeous accessory that you can use for years to come.
Some of the patterns are free. Follow the individual links to access the patterns.
Many of the patterns are available through Ravelry. Now might be a good time to sign up for a free account if you're new to Ravelry!
The Ultimate Market Bag by Connie Lee Lynch
Designed by Connie Lee Lynch, this gorgeous bag comes in 3 sizes.
Purchase the pattern for $5.00 through the link above.
Royal Crown Market Bag by Knot Bad
This cross-over shoulder market bag is made with 2 skeins of 24/7 cotton.
Purchase the pattern for $2.50 through the link above.
String Market Bag by Sally Harding
Published in Crochet Step by Step by Sally Harding, this bag is made in the round, with a solid bottom to prevent items from slipping out.
This pattern is available for free through the link above.
The Maggie Market Bag by Polly and Jam
This slouchy crocheted bag with fluffy poms is worked in one piece with no seaming required.
The pattern uses UK crocheting terminology, and is available for 4.00 GBP through the link above.
Japanese Knot Bag by Rick Mondragon
This knot bag has a circumference of 18 inches and a height of 8 inches.
Published in The Knitting Universe, it's available for free through the link above.
This crocheted bag is a kit that includes Japanese bamboo paper yarn, meant for an intermediate crocheter.
It's available for 7560 YEN (approx. US $70) through the link above.
Delia Creates Sturdy Market Tote
This bag was crocheted using two strands together, making a chunky and super-sturdy market bag.
The pattern is available for free through the link above, and includes instructional photos.
Bobby Bucket Bag by Mother bunch
This slouchy crocheted market bag is 18 inches by 18 inches, and is worked in a continuous round.
It's available for free through the link above.
Lion Brand Yarn's All-About-Town Knit Tote
This gorgeous knitted market bag is available for free through the link above. You may have to create an account with Lion Brand to access their free patterns.
Starling Handbag by Alice Merlino
This crocheted bag comes in three sizes, and is perfectly proportioned for carrying home stemmed flowers and long breads.
This pattern is available for free through the link above.
Market Bag for Left Handed Crocheters by Carol Ventura
This pattern uses the tapestry crochet technique, where two or more colors are worked at the same time.
The pattern is available for $5.00 through Patternfish.
Market Bag in Jute Cotton by Uma Padu
This slouchy, stretchy market bag pattern suggests using jute cotton yarn. It's 19 inches wide by 26 inches tall, including the handle.
This pattern is available for $6.00 through the link above.
If you're a beginning knitter, you can learn through our guides and curated videos in How to Knit, Yarn and Knitting Basics, and Knitting Videos. Advanced knitters can learn complicated stitches by starting at 12 Advanced Knitting Techniques.
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