This mini crochet market bag is a beginner-friendly pattern for everyday use. With a simple step-by-step guide, you can make a lightweight and practical shoulder bag quickly. You can change the size, colors, and add a crochet flower charm to match your style, making this an easy and useful crochet bag pattern for beginners.
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Materials:
1) 2 mm Cotton Macrame Cord (sport weight), 100 g (approx. 110 yd)
2) 3.5 mm crochet hook (US E-4)
3) Locking stitch markerr
4) Yarn needle & embroidery needle
5) Scissors
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Abbreviations (US Terms):
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase
dc: Double Crochet
sl st: Slip Stitch
Finished Size: w 24 cm (9.5”) × h 19 cm (7.5”)
Long strap: ~52 cm (20.5”)
Gauge: 6-7 sts / inch
Skill Level: Easy
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Pattern:
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Bag x 1 |
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Rnd. |
Pattern |
Sts. |
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1 |
ch 2, 12dc in MR, slst. |
12 |
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2 |
ch 2, (inc)*12 times, slst. |
24 |
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3 |
ch 2, (dc 1, inc)*12 times, slst. |
36 |
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4 |
ch 2, (dc 2, inc)*12 times, slst. |
48 |
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5 |
ch 2, (dc 3, inc)*12 times, slst. |
60 |
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6 |
ch 2, (dc 4, inc)*12 times, slst. |
72 |
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7 |
ch 2, (dc 5, inc)*12 times, slst. |
84 |
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8-19 |
ch 2, dc around, slst. |
84 |
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20 |
ch 2, dc 10,ch 1, skip 1, dc 20, ch 1, skip 1, dc 10) * 2 times, slst. |
84 |
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Fasten off, weave the yarn end. |
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Straps x 2 |
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Row. |
Pattern |
Sts. |
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sl knot, chain 201 (you can adjust the length (chains) form your body). |
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1 |
sc into 2nd chain from hook, sc each ch on next 199 sts, turn. |
200 |
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Fasten off, weave the yarn end. |
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Flower (A) x 1 |
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Rnd. |
Pattern |
Sts. |
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1 |
ch 1, 5sc in MR. |
5 |
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2 |
(slst, ch 3, puff stitch (5 dc tog), ch 1, ch 3, slst) *6 times. |
6 petals |
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Weave in the yarn tail (~3-4inches), then fasten off. |
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