Embrace bohemian style with this stunning crochet mesh market bag! Perfect for beach trips, farmers market hauls, or a stylish everyday tote, this bag combines practicality with effortless charm. Featuring a unique two-tone design, delicate mesh, and playful fringe, it’s a must-have accessory for any season.
Craft Your Essential Bohemian Carry-All
This versatile market bag isn’t just a pretty accessory; it’s designed for convenience and style. Its open mesh makes it lightweight and expandable, ideal for carrying everything from groceries to your latest book. The beautiful two-tone design and whimsical fringe add a touch of handcrafted elegance to any outfit.
Crochet Pattern: Boho Chic Crochet Mesh Market Bag Pattern: Your Perfect Summer Tote
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn – approx. 100 yards Light Tan
Crochet Hook: 4.0mm (G/6) or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Small Wooden Beads (optional, approx. 10-15 beads)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
rnd: round
st(s): stitch(es)
rep: repeat
sk: skip
sp: space
Instructions
The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Base (Light Tan Yarn):
Ch 31.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 28 chs (29 sc), 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the foundation ch, sc in next 28 chs, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (63 sc)
Lower Body Band (Light Tan Yarn):
Rnd 4-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (63 sc)
Fasten off Light Tan yarn.
Main Body Mesh (Cream Yarn):
Join Cream yarn to any st.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 9 (Mesh Start): Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next st*. Rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (21 sc and 21 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 10-24: Ch 1, sl st into first ch-3 sp, sc in first ch-3 sp, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp*. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (21 sc and 21 ch-3 sps)
Note: The image suggests approximately 16 rounds of mesh (Rnd 9-24). Adjust for desired bag height.
Top Edging (Cream Yarn):
Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *2 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc*. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 26-27: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (63 sc)
Fasten off Cream yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in.
Strap (Cream Yarn):
Cut 6 strands of Cream yarn, each approximately 150 inches (380 cm) long.
Gather 3 strands together and make a braid approximately 30 inches (76 cm) long, leaving about 6 inches (15 cm) unbraided at each end.
Repeat for the second braid.
Attach one end of each braided strap to the top edging of the bag, approximately 10-12 sts apart from the center of the bag sides. Use a tapestry needle to securely sew the unbraided ends of the strap to the top edging. Repeat for the other side of the bag.
Alternatively, you can crochet a strap: Ch 150 (or desired length), sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off and sew to the bag.
Fringe (Cream and Light Tan Yarn):
Cut strands of Cream and Light Tan yarn approximately 10 inches (25 cm) long. You’ll need about 50-70 strands of each color, or as desired.
For each fringe: Take 2-3 strands of yarn (mix colors as desired). Fold the strands in half.
Insert your hook into a stitch along the Light Tan Lower Body Band (Rnd 7). Hook the folded loop of the yarn strands and pull it halfway through the stitch.
Pull the tails of the yarn strands through the loop and tighten to secure the fringe.
Attach fringes evenly around the entire lower band.
Optional Wooden Beads: Before tightening some of the fringes, thread a wooden bead onto both tails of the fringe. Slide it up to the knot before tightening completely.
