Learn how to crochet a quick and easy farmer’s market bag with the Journey Bag free crochet pattern. It’s made up of treble crochet, half double crochet and chain stitches creating a mesh like texture that works up in a flash.

Find the Free Pattern below or purchase the Printable PDF Here!

The Inspiration behind The Journey Farmer’s Market Bag + Design

It’s that time of year again. Time for farmer’s markets, beach trips, and outdoor excursions. And obviously time to make your new favorite carry all, reusable bag.

Introducing the Journey Farmer’s Market Bag, the most stylish and functional crochet bag you will ever make! Starting with half double crochet stitches you will work in the round to create a sturdy circular base, before moving on to the remainder of the bag. The lacy details are created using a treble crochet variation of the Victorian Stitch which allows this bag to be worked up in just a few hours! Who doesn’t love a quick and easy functional crochet project?

If you aren’t familiar with the Victorian Stitch, don’t worry. I have a very detailed beginner friendly stitch tutorial to walk you through step by step.

The Yarn

Another great thing about this farmer’s market bag is that it can be worked up in a variety of different types of yarn. I made my version using left over portions of yarn from my Aurelia Tee. Both of the yarns used are a category 3 light weight yarn. I have also worked up a version using Red Heart Nylon Crochet Thread, which came out very durable and sturdy.

I would suggest using a yarn fiber that is more durable like cotton, Pima cotton, a tape/ribbon type, or even nylon.

Pattern

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Yarn

Approximately 500 yards of Category 3 Light Weight Yarn

Notions

-Size H (5.0 mm) Hook

-Yarn Needle

-Stitch Markers

-Craft Rope

-Washers (optional)

Gauge

14 Hdc and 12 Hdc rows = 4” (gauge is not crucial to this pattern)

Finished Size

When laying flat and empty, bag measures approximately 15.5” wide by 18” tall without straps

Abbreviations Used

Ch- Chain

Yo- Yarn Over

St- Stitch

Ch Sp- Chain Space

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Mr- Magic Ring

Sc- Single Crochet 

Hdc- Half Double Crochet

Tr- Treble Crochet 

Pattern Notes

-Base of bag is worked in continuous rounds, do not join after each round. 

-Mesh of bag is worked in joined rounds, join with a Sl St to the first St. 

-Ch 3 Counts as a Tr St throughout.

-Ch 5 Counts as a Tr St + Ch 2 throughout. 

-Total Stitches are indicated between [ ].

Special Stitches

Treble V-Stitch- (Tr, Ch 2, Tr) in indicated stitch.

Treble Shell- (2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr) in indicated stitch. 

The Journey Market Bag

Begin with a Magic Ring

Round 1: Work 9 Hdc into the Magic Ring, Do not join. Pull tight to close the loop. [9 Hdc]

***This part of the bag is worked in continuous rounds. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round and move it up with each round to keep track of your progress.***

Round 2: 2 Hdc in each St around. [18 Hdc]

Round 3: *1 Hdc in the next St, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around.  [27 Hdc]

Round 4: *1 Hdc in the next 2 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [36 Hdc]

Round 5: *1 Hdc in the next 3 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [45 Hdc]

Round 6: *1 Hdc in the next 4 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [54 Hdc]

Round 7: *1 Hdc in the next 5 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [63 Hdc]

Round 8: *1 Hdc in the next 6 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [72 Hdc]

Round 9: *1 Hdc in the next 7 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [81 Hdc]

Round 10: *1 Hdc in the next 8 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [90 Hdc]

Round 11: *1 Hdc in the next 9 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [99 Hdc]

Round 12: *1 Hdc in the next 10 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [108 Hdc]

Round 13: *1 Hdc in the next 11 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. [117 Hdc]

Round 14: *1 Hdc in the next 38 Sts, 2 Hdc in the following St*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a Sl St to the first Hdc. [120 Hdc]

A Full Stitch Tutorial to walk you through the tricky parts of the pattern is available in the Printable PDF.

Round 15: Ch 5 (counts as a Tr + Ch 2 here and throughout). Tr in the same St as Ch 5. *Skip the next 2 St. Shell in the next St. Skip the next 2 St. V-St in the next St.* Repeat from * to* ending with a Shell in the 3rd from last St. Join to the 3rd Ch. [20 Shells + 20 V-St]

Note- All V-Sts and Shells will be TREBLE V-Sts and Shells throughout.

Round 16: Sl St to Ch Sp. Ch 3 (counts as a Tr here and throughout). (Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr) in the same Ch Sp as the Ch 3. *V-St in the next Ch 1 Sp, Shell in the Ch 2 Sp.*  Repeat around ending with a V-St in the last Ch 1 Sp. Join to the top of the Ch 3. [20 Shells + 20 V-St]

Round 17: Sl St to the Ch 1 Sp. Ch 5. Tr in the same St as Ch 5. *Shell in the Ch 2 Sp, V-St in the Ch 1 Sp*. Repeat around ending with a Shell in the last Ch 2 Sp. Join to the 3rd Ch. [20 Shells + 20 V-St]

Repeat rounds 16 and 17 until you have a total of 18 rounds of Lace. You will end on a row 16 repeat row.

Do not finish off

Top Band

***The top band of bag will be worked in continuous rounds. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round and move it up with each round to keep track of your progress.***

Round 1: Ch 1. Sc in the same Sp as the Ch 1 (place St marker). Sc in each Tr St around. [120 Sc]

Round 2: Sc in each St around. [120 Sc]

Round 3: Sc in each St around. [120 Sc]

Round 4: Sc in each St around. [120 Sc]

Round 5: Sc in the first 15 St. Ch 2, skip the next St. Sc in the next 29 St. Ch 2, Skip the next St. Sc in the next 29 St. Ch 2, skip the next St. Sc in the next 29. Ch 2, skip the next St. Sc in the last 14 St. (4 handle holes created).

Round 6: Sc in each St around including one Sc in each of the Ch 2 spaces. [120 Sc]

Round 7: Sc in each St around. [120 Sc]

Round 8: Sc in each St around. [120 Sc]

Finish Off

To Add Rope Handles

Measure approximately 35” of rope. Tightly wrap tape around the rope where you plan to cut. Cut in the middle of the tape, leaving both ends of rope wrapped in tape. Repeat for the second handle. 

If your rope is a little thinner, like mine, then you can cut 4 pieces of rope instead of 2 for a sturdier handle. 

From inside of the bag out, thread rope through the handle holes and place a washer on each end of the rope.

Tie a tight knot in the rope at each end of the handle. Repeat for the second handle. 

Tie off, tuck in those ends and enjoy your new Journey Market Bag!

Make sure to pin this pattern for later, and if you do make one tag me @Cactus.and.lace on Instagram and use the hashtag #CactusandlaceDesigns . I can’t wait to see your Journey Market Bags, and I would love to share your pics! 🌵

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