Looking for an eco-friendly crochet project? Try crocheting a market bag. With just some yarn and your hook, you can create reusable bags in a variety of colors and styles.
Crochet market bags are a great way to make a useful project fast. Many of these bags can be made in an evening or a weekend.
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Most of the bags begin with a solid base for the bottom of the bag. Once the bottom is completed, you begin working the body of the bag. Others use different kinds of construction so be sure to follow the instructions for the bag you choose.
Uses for Crochet Market Bags
You can use your market bag in several ways:
- Bring your own market bags on your next trip to the grocery store or the local farmer’s market
- Use them as tote bags for your essentials for a trip to the beach or a picnic
- Add a fabric lining and use them as a project bag to store your next crochet project
- Use them as gift bags for presents for special friends and family any time of year
- Carry sand toys to the park for a play date
Yarn and Crochet Supplies
Cotton yarn is a great choice for market bags. It’s durable and can be easily washed.
Most of these bag patterns use either worsted weight or Dk weight yarn in 100% cotton. Some great choices for 100% worsted weight cotton yarns include: Lion Brand 24/7 cotton, KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie, and Lily Sugar ‘N Cream.
In addition to cotton yarn, some of these bags use sturdy acrylic yarns. You’ll find information about the suggested yarn under each pattern.
Be sure to pick a sturdy yarn that won’t tear easily. And you’ll probably want a washable and dryable yarn. That way you’ll be able to launder your finished bags easily.
You’ll also need an appropriate hook for your yarn, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker or two.
Types of Bags
You’ll find a huge variety of free crochet bag patterns below. So you’ll be able to choose one that you love!
There are easy and beginner-friendly patterns that use basic crochet stitches. If you know just a few simple stitches, you can make a market bag! You’ll find many easy crochet market bag patterns below.
If you’re ready for a little more stitching adventure, there are more complicated patterns too! Crochet a chic market bag with beautiful stitch designs. Several of the patterns use granny squares too.
Crochet Market Bag Patterns
1
Shell Stitch Market Bag
"The Shell Stitch Market Bag is a fun pattern to crochet in multiple colors. Choose red, white, and blue for a Fourth of July themed bag. Or pick any of your favorite colors." - Suzanne @ Crafting Each Day
Size: 15" wide x 12" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie
2
Wenona Market Bag
Photo Credit:sunflowercottagecrochet.com
"The Wenona Market Bag has a lot going for it. It’s stylish, but it’s also very functional. It has plenty of stretch to it, but not so much that you will lose a loaf of bread out of it! I loaded mine up with several canned goods, boxed goods, and even a loaf of bread right on top of all of that!" Helen @ Sunflower Cottage Crochet
Size: 10.5" wide x 21.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn like Lily Sugar N Cream or Paintbox Cotton Aran
3
Gathering Rosebuds Bag
Photo Credit:nanascraftyhome.com
"A fun & fabulous crochet market bag pattern with beautiful texture and fun stitch pattern and it’s a free crochet pattern!" Tonya @ Nana's Craft Home
Size: 11" wide x 11" tall
Suggested Yarn Worsted Weight Yarn like Caron Cotton Cakes Country Romance
4
Hayden Bag
Photo Credit:www.hanjancrochet.com
"The Hayden Bag is a fabulous summer crochet tote bag pattern using mosaic crochet in the round. The bag is made in one piece and uses a clever play of colour and a simple seven stitch repeat to achieve the detail." Hannah @ HanJan Crochet
Size: 11" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like WeCrochet/KnitPicks CotLin Dk yarn
5
Marigold Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.hooksbookswanderlust.com
"Just in time for all those wonderful summer farmers’ markets, I wanted a market bag that was mesh but had a more stable base, and I wanted it to be beautiful, so a mandala base is the key feature of this lovely bag." Kristen @ Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
Size: 9" wide x 15.25" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Cotton like Bernat Softee Baby Cotton
6
Network Shopper
Photo Credit:handmadebyraine.com
"Why do I call my next market bag a Network Shopper? First, the checkered pattern of chain-spaces looks like a net, so in other words, this is a “network of chains”. And second, “shopper” is a cool alternative to “market bag”, so why not mix things up a bit." Raine @ Handmade by Raine
Size: 14" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Bernat Softee Baby Cotton
7
Vegetable Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.windingroadcrochet.com
"The Vegetable Market Bag is an easy to crochet cotton market bag with the new Carrot Stitch worked into the base." - Lindsey @ Winding Road Crochet
Size: 14" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn
8
Summer Retro Tote Bag
Photo Credit:www.acrochetedsimplicity.com
"Summer retro style meets function and versatility in this fun crochet hexagon tote bag" Jennifer @ Crocheted Simplicity
Size: 9" wide x 12.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lily Sugar N' Cream
9
Suzette Market Bag
Photo Credit:handmadebyraine.com
"I have always liked crocheting Suzette stitch which is sc+dc in the same space. So when I was making my wine totes for Christmas fair last year, I wanted to add a pattern in addition to the shell stitch (green and white totes). I used Suzette stitch and added a chain between each sc+dc to make it look more sheer. And I crocheted in continuous rounds to get the spiral texture of the red tote." Raine @ Handmade By Raine
Size: 12.5" wide x 13" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Re-Up
10
Acorn Market Bag
Photo Credit:handmadebyraine.com
"The idea to crochet Acorn Market Bag came to me in my local yarn store in Estonia. Meaning, the yarn I saw on the shelf inspired me to design the market bag in fall colors." Raine @ Handmade by Raine
Suggested Yarn: Light Weight #2 or #3 Yarn like Katia Lino 100% Linen
11
Color Dipped Crochet Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.windingroadcrochet.com
"Being green can be fun and trendy, just make up this Color Dipped Crochet Market Bag with this free crochet pattern and video tutorial." Lindsey @ Winding Road Crochet
Size: 11" wide x 14.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lily Sugar 'N Cream
12
Granny Square Bag
Photo Credit:joyofmotioncrochet.com
"You’re going to love this Granny Square Bag crochet pattern. It’s such a great crocheted marked bag, that you can use for groceries, your yarn project or anything you’d like!" Janne @ Joy of Motion Crochet
Size: 13.5" wide x 16" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lion Brand Wool Ease
13
Tied Together Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.crochetwithmarybeth.com
"Introducing the Tied Together Market Bag crochet pattern, a stylish, sturdy, easy to make bag that’s going to have you harvesting bountiful compliments at the next farmer’s market." Mary Beth @ Crochet With Mary Beth
Size: 14.5" wide x 13.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
14
Moroccan Market Tote
Photo Credit:www.mooglyblog.com
"Totes can be utilitarian, handy, functional, and fun. And the Moroccan Market Tote is all of these – plus beautiful and luxurious!" Tamara @ Moogly
Size: 16" wide x 12" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight like LB Collection Cotton Bamboo
15
Love Knot Crochet Market Bag
Photo Credit:nedandmimi.com
"Craft your way to sustainable living with this stylish crochet market bag. It’s roomy enough for grocery shopping, trips to the beach, or, of course, yarn!" Sarah @ Ned and Mimi
Size: 19" wide x 15" tall
Suggested yarn: Dk Weight like Paintbox Cotton Dk
16
The Vendbar Tote Bag
Photo Credit:theloopylamb.com
"My latest crochet tote free pattern, The Vendbar Tote Bag is a beautiful market tote that is easy to customize in your favorite colors. This bag has a wonderful texture on the “right side” and that stitch pattern creates a really cool colour pattern on the “wrong side”. It is seriously hard for me to tell you which side I like more." - Ashley @ The Loopy Lamb
Size: 14.75" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Hobbii Rainbow Cotton
17
Jambo Bag
Photo Credit:handmadebyraine.com
"There can never be too many cute bags in the world, so I invite you to crochet the easy Jambo Bag with me. And how did I come up with this fun name for the bag? While designing the bag, I joined this wonderful meditation journey to learn and practice the wonderful technique of mindfulness. The teachers started each lesson with the greeting “Jambo” and explained that it means “Hello” in Swahili. And there was no other reason to use this greeting than because it sounded like the most joyful hello in the world. And I agree!" Raine @ Handmade by Raine
Size: 11.5" Square and 18.5" Strap
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Yarn like Lion Brand Just Hemp
18
Crochet Hexagon Tote Bag
Photo Credit:www.windingroadcrochet.com
"Add a fun modern touch to your wardrobe with this crochet hexagon tote bag. It is made from 7 simple crochet hexagons and assembled into a beautiful bag." - Lindsey @ Winding Road Crochet
Size: 12" wide x 20" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Bernat Softee Cotton Yarn
19
Coquina Beach Market Bag
Photo Credit:saltypearlcrochet.com
"This fun, airy crochet market bag looks at home wherever your adventures take you- whether it’s to the beach or just to the local farmer’s market for groceries." Katie @ Salty Pearl Crochet
Size: 13" wide x 16" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight like Lion Brand Yarns Comfy Cotton Blend
20
Summer Stripes Beach Bag
Photo Credit:www.hanjancrochet.com
"I can’t wait to share with you all the free crochet pattern for the Summer Stripes Beach Bag – a perfect crochet bag pattern to make and take with you on your travels (even if they aren’t to the beach!)" Hannah @ HanJan Crochet
Size: 15" wide x 13.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran
21
Crochet Tote Bag
Photo Credit:www.throughtheloopyc.com
"Are you a crochet bag fanatic?! I find there is something so fun and relaxing in working up crochet bags. I had a lot of fun designing the Rowyn Crochet Tote Bag. It works up quick, and the pattern repeats are almost meditative." Ashley @ Through the Loop Yarn Craft
Size: 16.5" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie
22
March Market Bag
Photo Credit:desertblossomcrafts.com
"This light Spring market bag, made out of cotton, is the perfect way to carry your fruits and vegetables, “go green” by avoiding plastic bags, and yet stay stylish at the same time!" Rachel @ Desert Blossom Crafts
Size: 13" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Sport Weight Cotton Yarn like Patons Grace
23
2 in 1 Beach / Market Bag
Photo Credit:sunflowercottagecrochet.com
"This 2 in 1 beach / Market bag started life as a market bag. But I loved the textures and way these stitch combinations were working and so had to make the tote style too!" - Helen @ Sunflower Cottage Crochet
Size: 15" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
24
Crochet Market Tote Bag
Photo Credit:www.windingroadcrochet.com
"Doesn’t this bag make you think of ice cream? The simple brown pink and cream colors were making me hungry as I worked. This would be a great bag for summertime or just as a grocery bag." Lindsey @ Winding Road Crochet
Size: 12" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Caron Cotton Cakes
25
Easy Crochet Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.nickishomemadecrafts.com
"This free crochet pattern is for a market bag featuring filet crochet and linked crochet stitches." Nicole @ Nicki's Homemade Crafts
Size: 11" wide x 17" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie Multi
26
Primrose Crochet Market Bag
Photo Credit:sunflowercottagecrochet.com
"Who doesn’t have a fondness for a little granny square every now and then? The Primrose granny square was born halfway through designing this bag and I just knew it had to be added to the design and how it was going to be incorporated!" - Helen @ Sunflower Cottage Crochet
Size: 16" wide x 17" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
27
XO Bag
Photo Credit:handmadebyraine.com
"This is my version of the widely popular granny square bag and I call it XO Bag because the geometrical design of the squares creates the X’s and little O’s." Raine @ Handmade by Raine
Size: 12.5" wide x 13" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Bernat Softee Baby Cotton Yarn
28
Crochet Granny Hexagon Market Bag
Photo Credit:raffamusadesigns.com
"Ready to get rid of your plastic bags? Crochet this Hexagon Granny Market Bag and never look back!" Rafaella @ Raffamusa Designs
Size: 14.5" wide x 16" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Ice Yarns Cakes Natural Cotton
29
Briar Produce Bag
Photo Credit:desertblossomcrafts.com
"If you’re looking for a LARGE crochet market bag, this might be the perfect pattern!" Rachel @ Desert Blossom Crafts
Size: 11" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Cotlin
30
Honeycomb [Drawstring] Bread Bag
Photo Credit:raffamusadesigns.com
"The tapestry crochet Honeycomb Bread Bag is a cozy and warm drawstring bag for storing your bread and keeping it fresh and crunchy!" Rafaella @ Raffamusa Designs
Size: 12.5" wide x 16.3" tall
Suggested Yarn: Sport Weight Yarn like Katia Fair Cotton
31
Diamond Cable Bag
Photo Credit:desertblossomcrafts.com
"Make a crochet bag with a unique stitch pattern…introducing the Diamond Cable Bag!" Rachel @ Desert Blossom Crafts
Size: 7.5" wide x 8" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Caron Simply Soft
32
Tunisian Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.withalexofficialblog.com
"This market bag is tunisian crocheted in the round and I think it's the perfect project to learn how to do tunisian crochet in the round!" Alex @ With Alex
Size: 14" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lily Sugar 'N Cream
33
Rainbow Pocket Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.mooglyblog.com
"Inspiration is a funny thing. The Rainbow Pocket Market Bag was brewed up in my brain as a crazy combination of Earth Day, the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, my constant struggle with getting organized, and the desire for a little color in a cloudy rainy week!" Tamara @ Moogly
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Bernat Handicrafter
34
Cotton Crochet Bag Pattern
Photo Credit:joyofmotioncrochet.com
"You’re going to love the Cotton Crochet Bag Pattern. It’s such a handy cotton crochet bag, featuring a lovely lace stitch & a sturdy round crocheted base." Janne @ Joy of Motion Crochet
Size: 10.6" wide x 18.1" tall
Yarn: Worsted Weight like KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie
35
Sunday Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.throughtheloopyc.com
"I love getting out to farmer’s markets and picnics in the park in the Spring, a lovely family tradition for those warm Sunday’s. This year we will have a new bag to carry all our goodies! The Sunday Market Bag!" Ashley @ Through the Loop Yarn Craft
Size: 11" wide x 13" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lily Sugar N' Cream and Bernat Handicrafter
36
Market Tote Bag
Photo Credit:crochetncreate.com
"Make this market tote bag and save on plastic shopping bags, it is made in a fairly close stitch to avoid things poking through, hope you enjoy this fun and purposeful project!" Heather @ Crochet 'n' Create
Size: 14" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight like Stylecraft Special DK
37
Lily Sugar’n Cream Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.mooglyblog.com
"The Lily Sugar ’n Cream Market Bag is the quintessential mesh bag – a true classic! This bag is great to have on hand no matter where your day takes you." Tamara @ Moogly
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lily Sugar 'N Cream
38
Big Striped Bag
Photo Credit:poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com
"Large enough to carry 2 Chihuahuas, or your shopping at the farmers market." Sara @ Posh Pooch Designs
Size: 12" wide x 18" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Red Heart Super Saver Solids and Red Heart Super Saver Multis
39
Perfect Day Market Tote
Photo Credit:www.mooglyblog.com
"The Perfect Day Market Tote is a fun and flexible pattern – you can make it in any size you like!" Tamara @ Moogly
Size: 17.5" wide x 20" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie
40
The Roxy Bag
Photo Credit:mariasbluecrayon.com
"I’m a fan of big spacious bags where I can throw in my wallet, phone, snacks, wipes, small toys, and sometimes even a small blanket. These bags come in handy especially during the summer time when we spend hours at the park or outdoors in nature." Maria @ Maria's Blue Crayon
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like I Love This Cotton
41
Easy Breezy Market Bag
Photo Credit:crochetncrafts.com
"It’s great for taking to the farmers market if you’re planning on purchasing produce because unlike plastic, this bag allows the produce to breathe. Another benefit to this bag is that it can be reused over and over again, thus it’s better for the environment." Rhelena @ CrochetnCrafts
Size: 13.5" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Loops & Threads Impeccable
42
Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag
Photo Credit:www.mooglyblog.com
"The Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag crochet pattern features a combination of wrapped stitches and V stitches, with some fun stripes that keep this bag moving and fun to make."
Size: 15" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lily Sugar ’N Cream
43
Crochet Summer Bag
Photo Credit:mariasbluecrayon.com
"This crochet bag is perfect for summer – big enough for all your things and has all the summer vibes! Pack all your things for your summer adventure or use it as a market bag all year long." Maria @ Maria's Blue Crayon
Size: 14" wide x 14.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Premier Hipster Cotton
44
Interlocked Market Bag
Photo Credit:crochetncrafts.com
"It folds down nicely, making it easy to take along anywhere. And best of all, it holds about the same amount of groceries as a plastic grocery bag, yet it’s way more secure and durable!" Rhelena @ CrochetnCrafts
Size: 10" wide x 11" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Loops & Threads Impeccable
45
The Everyday Market Bag
Photo Credit:carrowaycrochet.com
"Use this Everyday Market Bag Crochet Pattern to create your own modern, light, and environmentally friendly market bag. The Everyday Market Bag is a versatile, green option for carrying your market purchases. Make it from bright cheery colours or subtle earth tones. The choice is yours." Pam @ Carroway Crochet
Size: Can be as tall as you want
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Red Heart Super Saver
46
Sea Shells by The Shore Market Bag
Photo Credit:undergroundcrafter.com
"If you’re looking for a beautiful crochet market bag with a video tutorial and a written pattern, you’ve come to the right place!" Tonya @ Nana's Crafty Home for Marie @ Underground Crafter
Size: 15" wide x 14" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Caron Cotton Cakes
47
Over-the-Shoulder Crochet Bag
Photo Credit:crochetncrafts.com
"This crochet shoulder bag can be used for carrying books, yarn, or as an everyday tote bag to hold your cell phone, wallet and other items. It is also the perfect size to use as a market bag for groceries and other items." Rhelena @ CrochetnCrafts
Size: 17.5" wide x 15.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
48
Bits and Bobbles Tote
Photo Credit:undergroundcrafter.com
"Crochet bag patterns are such fun to make because you can use them right away, no matter what the weather is like outside." Taylor @ Needle Klankers for Marie @ Underground Crafter
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Ombre and Red Heart Super Saver
49
A Bullion Stitch Market Bag
Photo Credit:crochetncrafts.com
"The bag is perfect for the market, for toys, yarn or anything else you like. It is on the small to medium side, but you can increase the size and crochet up a large beach bag if you wanted to." Rhelena @ CrochetnCrafts
Size: 13.5" wide x 12" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Loops & Threads Impeccable
50
Crochet Lace & Popcorn Market Bag
Photo Credit:www.crochetforyoublog.com
"Crochet Lace & Popcorn Bag is super fun and easy to crochet market bag you can finish in a couple of days." Erangi @ Crochet For You
Size: 11" wide x 15" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Rico Creative Cotton Aran
51
Two Tone Crochet Mesh Market Bag
Photo Credit:saltypearlcrochet.com
"Two little skeins of cotton is all it takes to make this gorgeous oversized crochet Two Tone mesh market bag! You’ll love the simple, soothing stitching, and the versatility of the mesh. Perfect for the beach or farmer’s market!" Katie @ Salty Pearl Crochet
Size: 10" wide x 13" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Peaches & Creme Cotton
52
Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag
Photo Credit:www.1dogwoof.com
"Whether you’re off to the farmers’ market, the beach, the library, or just strolling around town, this origami-inspired Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag will come in useful to haul all your summer treasures!" ChiWei @ One Dog Woof
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
53
Trinity Crochet Bag
Photo Credit:www.nickishomemadecrafts.com
"This easy crochet project bag is a free pattern and is called the Trinity Crochet Bag which is your ideal Project Bag to carry your Work-In-Progress projects in. It comes with a video tutorial as well." Nicole @ Nicki's Handmade Crafts
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Caron Cotton Cakes
54
Pentagonal Mesh Market Bag
Photo Credit:saltypearlcrochet.com
"As summer approaches, I’ve been looking or the perfect crochet market bag pattern. I wanted something easy to crochet that didn’t take a ton of yarn, but could come with me to the beach, the farmer’s market, or even just the park." Katie @ Salty Pearl Crochet
Size: 13" wide x 16" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Lily Sugar 'N Cream
55
V Stitch Market Bag
Photo Credit:poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com
This is "a big roomy bag with plenty of stretch. . . . It's perfect For the Market, But also For the Yarn Store." Sara @ Posh Pooch Designs
Size: 12" wide x 20" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight like Caron Cotton Cakes
If you enjoy making market bags, you might also enjoy making gift bags. Check out the Gracie Gift Bag and the Velvet Gift Bag for free gift bag patterns. For other patterns that use 100% cotton yarn, check out the Quick Crochet Bucket Hat pattern Quick Dice Bag pattern.