The Mindful Market Bag Crochet Pattern
As the days grow brighter, it’s the perfect time to create something both beautiful and practical. Inspired by the spirit of Earth Day, this market bag is a simple reminder that small, intentional choices can make an impact. Worked from the bottom up, the design builds a sturdy base before transitioning into a light, airy texture using beginner-friendly stitches like half double crochet and puff stitches. The result is a functional, everyday bag you’ll reach for again and again.
If you happen to be a visual learner, we’ve created a YouTube video tutorial to accompany this blog pattern so that you can see exactly how to make one yourself 🙂 CLICK HERE to be taken to the video if prefer to follow along visually!
MATERIALS:
- Amour Crochet Hook (7.0 mm)
- Patchwork Scissors (mini)
- Darning Needle
- worsted weight yarn of your choosing (270 yds)
NOTES:
- *End each round by joining with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2.*
- *Ch 2 counts as a hdc*
- Dimensions:
- 15” tall (not including the straps)
- Bottom of bag: 9” in diameter
- Straps: 18.5”
- Bag circumference: 22” around
MINDFUL MARKET BAG PATTERN:
Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc here and throughout), 7 hdc in the ring. (8 hdc)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, *2 hdc in the next st,* repeat from * to the end. (16 hdc)
- Round 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in the next st, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st,* repeat from * to the end. (24 hdc)
- Round 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts,* repeat from * to the end. (32 hdc)
- Round 5: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts,* repeat from * to the end. (40 hdc)
- Round 6: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 4 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 4 sts,* repeat from * to the end. (48 hdc)
- Round 7: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 5 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 5 sts,* repeat from * to the end. (56 hdc)
- Round 8: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 6 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 6 sts,* repeat from * to the end. (64 hdc)
- Round 9: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around. (64 hdc)
- Round 10: Ch 2, *puff in the next st, ch 1, sk 1, 1 hdc in the next st, ch 1, sk 1,* repeat from * to the end. Join with a sl st to the top of the first cluster.
- Round 11: Ch 4 (counts as a hdc and ch 1), puff in the next hdc, ch 1, *1 hdc in the top of the next puff, ch 1, puff in the next hdc, ch 1,* repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4.
- Round 12: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), beg puff in the same st, ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the next puff, ch 1, *puff in the next hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the next puff, ch 1,* repeat from * to the end. Join with a sl st to the top of the first puff.
- Repeat Round 11 and 12 for a total of 6 more times, or until you have reached your desired height.
Round 13: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st (top of the puff st), 1 hdc in the ch 1 sp, 1 hdc in the hdc, 1 hdc in the ch 1 sp, 1 hdc in the top of the puff st. Keep repeating around by placing 1 hdc in each st and ch-1 sp. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. Do not finish off. Move on to the strap.
STRAP:
Ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 5 sts, ch 2, turn.
- Row 1: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn.
- Repeat Row 1 until your strap measures 18.5”. Cut a long tail and sew the end of the strap to the adjacent side of the bag using your yarn needle.
- Do 1 round of sc evenly around the edges and strap of the bag if you want a more seamless look.
If you would like to make the cherry and lemon wedge charms to add onto your Mindful Market Bag, follow the tutorials below:
Lemon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9HDHo9ApAY&t=49s
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