If you’re anything like me, you love to make items rather than simply buying them, and crochet market bag patterns fit the bill perfectly!
In the list below I share some of my favorite functional and eco-friendly crochet bags. From classic and traditional designs to more modern styles, these reusable bags are perfect for heading to the farmers market, the grocery store or the beach!
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, you’re sure to find a pattern that suits your skill level and style. All of the patterns listed below are free, and each one features handy tips and tricks to help you crochet your very own market bag.
So, grab your yarn and hook, and let’s dive in!
What crochet stitch is best for a market bag?
Market bags usually feature an openwork or mesh stitch pattern, making them lightweight and breathable (so perfect for fresh produce, or yarn of course!).
Most mesh patterns feature the basic crochet stitches – single crochet, double crochet, half double crochets as well as plenty of chains to create those little gaps.
Some of the crochet patterns in the list below use a more “solid” stitch pattern for extra sturdiness, but these patterns also use simple stitches.
So, even if you are a complete beginner there should be absolutely no problem in crocheting a market bag 🙂
What yarn is best for a crochet market bag?
When choosing yarn for your crochet market bag, it’s important to select a yarn based on the strength and durability of its fibers, as well as one that will hold it’s shape well i.e. not stretch too much! It’s also important to consider the yarn’s care instructions, as a bag that is going to be used frequently should be easy to wash and maintain.
With these factors in mind, here are the yarns that I would recommend for a market bag (in order of my own personal preference!):
- Cotton or cotton blend yarn: As you’ll see in the pattern list below, cotton is one of the top choices for market bags, and with good reason! It is a strong, durable fiber, it doesn’t stretch and it’s also machine washable and easy to care for. A worsted weight cotton yarn is ideal for reusable shopping bags.
- Jute or burlap yarn: Jute and burlap yarns are made from natural fibers and have a rustic texture that gives bags a unique look.
- Linen yarn: Like cotton, linen yarn is also plant-based as well as having good strength and stitch definition. It’s also a breathable fiber, which makes it perfect for carrying fresh fruit and veg 🙂
- Recycled yarns: Using recycled yarns is a great way to live a more eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. Some popular recycled yarns are made from recycled t-shirts or plastic bags, which can be a great way to repurpose materials and reduce waste.
- Acrylic yarn: Acrylic yarn is a man-made synthetic fiber – it is affordable, easy to care for, and comes in a wide variety of colors. It’s not as strong as natural fibers, but often you will find acrylic paired with a cotton fiber for example. This gives the finished blend some extra strength while maintaining the cost-effectiveness of acrylic yarns.
30 Free Crochet Market Bag Patterns
This list features my favorite market bag patterns, with something for crocheters of all levels.
For each pattern, I have listed the yarn weight as well as the pattern format (written or video for example), so you can choose your next project based on what you have in your stash as well as your learning preferences.
Love Knot Crochet Market Bag by Ned & Mimi
This stylish market bag is crocheted using the Love Knot (also known as Solomon’s Knot or the Lover’s Knot). This stitch is deceptively simple to create – if you know how to chain and single crochet, you can crochet this market bag!
The pattern includes a full photo and video tutorial on how to crochet the Solomon’s Knot, so don’t worry if this is a new stitch for you 🙂
Size: Width: 19” / 48 cm, Height: 15” / 33 cm, Straps (end-to-end): 21” / 54 cm
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Spring Market Tote Bag by Sigoni Macaroni
This colorful crochet bag pattern features basic crochet stitches so it’s a very easy pattern - the perfect bag for beginners!
Size: Approx: 13.25″ x 11.75″
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Caribe Big Crocheted Bag by Mama in a Stitch
This spacious crochet bag features a colorful striped section along the middle and bottom of the bag - choose your favorite colors and customize it with your own unique style!
Size: Approx. 19.5” wide and 16” long
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag by One Dog Woof
This origami-inspired bag is the perfect summer accessory for carrying all your bits and bobs. With a classic mesh pattern, and crocheted from a simple rectangle, this market bag crochet pattern is perfect for all levels.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Gathering Rosebuds Crochet Market Bag by Nana’s Crafty Home
This fun to make and fabulous crochet market bag features a beautiful texture and a delightful stitch pattern!
Size: Approx. 11” tall from base (not counting strap) x 11” wide base. Strap measures approx. 33″ long
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Caron Cotton Cake
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Motif Market Tote by A Crocheted Simplicity
This tote bag pattern will appeal to both beginners and experienced crocheters. The openwork details adds visual interest to the design, making it the ideal market tote for spring and summer.
Size: 12.75" W x 12.5" H (not including strap)
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Sakura Market Bag by K.A.M.E Crochet
This stunning market bag features a gorgeous Sakura flower-inspired motif base of the bag. Use a cotton yarn for strength and perfect stitch definition.
Size: 32 cm /12.75" tall (without handles)
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written
Miller Crochet Market Bag by Lakeside Loops
This multi-purpose bag will be your go-to accessory for Spring and Summer, whether as a market tote, beach bag, or simply as an everyday carry-all. This easy crochet market bag is ideal for beginners or as a quick and simple project for more experienced crocheters.
Size: 20” wide x 25” tall
Yarn weight: #5 / Bulky
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Fresh Market Tote by TL Yarn Crafts
This free crochet tote bag pattern was inspired by Saturday morning farmer's market visits. It features a modified granny stitch pattern combined with a fun gradient yarn to keep you engaged as you crochet!
Size: 16.75″ wide x 16.5″ tall
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
DIY Farmers Market Bag by By Hand London
This farmers market bag has a solid base for a stronger construction and to prevent any objects from poking through the bottom!
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Wool & The Gang Billie Jean Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Wildrose Market Bag by All About Ami
This beautiful market bag is comprised of 13 granny squares - it's a truly versatile and stylish piece that you can bring just about anywhere!
Size: Width: 16”/40.6 cm, Height: 16.5”/42 cm, Straps: 20″/50.8 cm
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Crocheted String Shopping Bag by Mama in a Stitch
This super simple bag is the perfect beginner crochet market bag pattern! This crochet project is both quick enjoyable to work up, while also being extremely useful :-). Use a cotton and linen blend yarn for a strong and durable bag, perfect for trips to the market!
Size: Approx. 10” X 14”
Yarn weight: #1 / Super Fine / Fingering
Recommended Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
French Market Bag by Two of Wands
Inspired by the traditional French net grocery bag, this simple but oh-so-chic market bag is a must-make 🙂
Size: Width: 16”/41cm, Length: 17”/43cm, Straps: 20”/51cm
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written
Sturdy Mesh Market Bag by Rich Textures Crochet
This mesh crochet bag is so enjoyable to make. It is easily customizable; use as many or as few colors as you like!
Size: Approximately 13 x 19 inches laid flat
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand Pima Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
More Than A Market Bag by Stardust Gold Crochet
This colorful market bag is perfect for outings of all kinds. And the strong and sturdy cotton yarn will ensure that everything will stay where it is supposed to 🙂
Size: (Without straps): W 14″ x H 13″
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Briar Produce Bag by Desert Blossom Crafts
This free crochet pattern features a beautiful lacy design and creates a nice big bag - perfect for holding all your fresh produce!
Size: Diameter of Base: 11”, Height of bag without handles: 15”, Length of handles: 13.5"
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: We Crochet Cotlin Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Everyday Market Bag by Rich Textures Crochet
This market bag is easy, peasy to make. The pattern calls for 100% cotton yarn so your finished bag will hold it's shape, even while carrying a heavy load 🙂
Size: Approximately 16 x 17 inches laid flat
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand Pima Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Crochet Granny Hexagon Market Bag by Raffamusa Designs
This large bag is the perfect size for local market trips, and the perfect project to allow you to say goodbye to those plastic bags.
Size: The bag measures 14.5″ (37 cm) large by 16″ (41 cm) tall measured flat and without the handles. The handles add another 15″ (38 cm) to the height of the bag.
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: Ice Yarns Cakes Natural Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Sugarwheel Crochet Market Bag by Love Life Yarn
This cute, reusable crochet bag has a simple square base and features a super-easy mesh pattern. Adjust the size of the base for a larger/smaller bag!
Size: Approximately 11” tall and 12” wide (not including handles)
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Sea Shells by the Sea Shore Market Tote Bag by Nana’s Crafty Home
This colorful, textured bag is made up of unique puffed stitches that will remind you of seashells - perfect for trips to the beach 🙂
Size: 14” (35.5 cm) tall flat (without handles) x 15” (38 cm) wide
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Caron Cotton Cake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial & Video
Caldwell Crochet Market Bag by Stitching Together
This stunning crochet market tote bag pattern will have you toting your fresh finds in style. You'll enjoy seeing the beautiful granny squares come together to form the gorgeous Caldwell crochet market bag 🙂
Size: Approx. 15” wide and 13” tall (measured to the lowest point on the top of the bag- 29″ tall including handles). Each square measure 5.5” by 5.5”.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Sunshine Market Bag by Stitch and Hustle
This free pattern gives you a stylish market bag and crochet beach bag in one!
Size: 15” wide x 16” tall
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Crochet Market Bag by My Crochet Space
This stylish market bag is very easy to customize - just change the number of rows and the number of stitches to make your market bag wider!
Size: 30cm (12”) wide and 36cm (14”) long (without handles), Handles are 28cm long (11”)
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: Any 100% cotton yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Granny Market Bag by Zeens and Rogers
This easy market bag features the traditional granny stitch used in a brand new way! The bag is roomy and strong, making it perfect for groceries.
Size: 16 inches (41 cm) across x 15 inches (39 cm) deep
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: Cotton DK Classique Stylecraft
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Easy One Skein Crochet Market Bag by Zeens and Roger
This easy net bag is crocheted in the round from the bottom up, and it works up super quickly!
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Recommended Yarn: DMC Natura Just Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Meet Me at the Market Crochet Grocery Bag by Stitching Together
This stylish and functional market bag is worked in 2 colors and features an easy stitch repeat based on modified cluster stitches.
Size: when laying flat: 11″ wide by 14″ tall
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Violet Market Tote Bag by Christa Co Design
This versatile, reusable tote bag is perfect for both shopping trips and days out! Easy to make and functional - this can be a beautiful gift for friends too.
Size: This tote is 14” tall, and 25” with strap. When the bag is laid flat it’s 12” wide.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Dockside Bag by Through The Loop Yarn Craft
This bag has a large flat base which makes it more spacious - perfect for both shopping and beach trips.
Size: Laid flat: Approx. 17 ” tall x 16″ wide with slight stretch, not including straps
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written
2-in-1 Beach / Market Bag by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
This 2-in-1 beach/market bag has a lovely texture and pattern that makes if both chic and functional.
Size: Body section is 15” wide and 15” tall and bottom at 15” diameter
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: WeCrochet Dishie
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Sweet Stripes Market Tote by Green Fox Farms Designs
The Sweet Stripes Market Tote is a stylish and functional bag that you can bring with you anywhere. This pattern features simple stitches and an easy-to-memorize repeats so your new market bag will be ready in no time!
Sizes:
Small Tote: 12″ wide x 15″ tall
Medium Tote: 15″ wide x 15″ tall
Large Tote: 18″ wide x 15″ tall
Short Handles: 12” length
Long Handles: 24” length
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Recommended Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombres
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
I hope you have taken some inspiration from these crochet market bag patterns! Be sure to follow me on Instagram for lots more crochet ideas 🙂
Happy crocheting!
Sarah