Introducing my Falling Leaves Crocheted Market Bag - a charming blend of rustic elegance and modern functionality, perfect for your weekend farmer's market adventures!
🍂 Embrace the Beauty of Autumn:
Crafted with care, the Falling Leaves Market Bag features a stunning modern interpretation of falling leaves using soft and durable cotton yarn. The intricate design captures the essence of the season, making it a stylish accessory that's perfect for the fall harvest.
🌿 Sturdy and Reliable:
I understand the importance of carrying your market treasures with confidence. That's why I've reinforced this market bag with a robust cotton cord section. This mesh handle not only adds a touch of rustic charm but also provides exceptional stability to the bag. No more worries about your goodies stretching or sagging on your way home!
👜 Practical and Sustainable:
Designed with sustainability in mind, this market bag is a practical choice for eco-conscious shoppers. Say goodbye to disposable plastic bags and hello to a reusable, eco-friendly alternative that looks as good as it feels.
Whether you're gathering fresh produce, artisanal treats, or handcrafted treasures, my Falling Leaves Market Bag is the perfect companion for your weekend market adventures. Carry a piece of autumn with you and shop in style while making an eco-friendly choice. Upgrade your market day experience today! 🍁👜
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#4 Worsted Weight Cotton
Brand used
in the Sample: I Love This Cotton, #4 Worsted, 100% Cotton, (3.5oz/100g,
180yd/165m)
1 skein of #14
Gold
1 skein of #52
Forest Green
1 skein of #372
Harvest Hues
1/2 skein of
#18 Bruschetta
1/2 skein of
#95 Ivory
3 oz 1mm
Cotton Cord – I prefer this thinner cotton cord I purchased from Amazon https://amzn.to/3R6BX3M *
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Hook: #7/4.5mm (bag sides)
H/6.00mm (handle)
Large Eye Needle/Scissors/Stitch
Markers
2 stitch markers
Gauge: 16sc x 17rows = 4” x 4”
Leaf: yo, insert hook in sp on row
below last st, yo, pull up loop, yo, insert hook in sp 2 rows below next st,
yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook 3 rows below next st, yo, pull up a loop,
yo, insert hook 2 rows below next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook 1 row
below next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook, ch2, sc
in st above last leaf leg.
1- Count
leaf stitch as 3 stitches when counting the stitches per side.
2- Leaf
uses 5 sts below working round. The 1st spike – under sc just made to right,
2nd – 1 row under 1st and 1 stitch to left, 3rd – 1 row under 2nd and 1 stitch
to left, 4th – 1 row above 3rd and 1 stitch to left, 5th – 1 row above 4th and
1 stitch to left, yo, pull through 11 loops, ch 2, sc above 5th spike.
3-
Rd2 and after, any row you are continuing with the same color, start round by
slip stitching to the corner and then make your starting chain.
Notes
for the Handle:
1-
Ch3 counts as a dc.
Ch- chain
dc- double crochet
MR- Magic Ring
pm- place marker
Sc- single crochet
sp- space
st- stitch(es)
Pattern:
Side panels- Make 2:
Rd1- MR, ch3 (does not count as dc), 16dc in ring, join to first dc. (16dc)
Rd2- ch1, (sc, ch2, sc) in join sp,
[*sc in 3*, (sc, ch2, sc) in next] 3x, repeat * to * once. (5sc/side)
Rd3- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner, sc in each sc] 4x, join to first sc. (7sc/side)
Rd4-5- repeat Rd3, (rd4- 9sc/side,
rd5-11sc/side)
Cut color after Rd5.
Rd6- Join w/ch1 in corner ch2-sp,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in 4, make leaf, sc in last 3] 4x, join to
first sc. (13/side)
*Remember to
count the leaf as 3 stitches when counting per side.
Rd7- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2-sp, sc in 5, sc in closing st of leaf, 2sc in ch2
sp, sc in next 5] 4x, join in first sc. (15sc/side)
Rd8-10- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in each sc] 4x, join to first sc. (Rd8-
17sc/side, Rd9- 19sc/side, Rd10- 21sc/side)
Cut color after Rd 10.
Rd11- Join w/ch1 in corner ch2-sp,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in 5, {make leaf, sc in next 4sc} 2x] 4x, join
to first sc. (23/side)
*Remember to
count the leaf as 3 stitches when counting per side.
Rd12- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2-sp, sc in 6, sc in closing st of leaf, 2sc in ch2
sp, sc in next 5, sc in closing st of leaf, 2sc in ch2sp, sc in last 6] 4x,
join in first sc. (25sc/side)
Rd13-15- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in each sc] 4x, join to first sc. (Rd13-
27sc/side, Rd14- 29sc/side, Rd15- 31sc/side) Cut color after Round 15.
Rd16- Join w/ch1 in corner ch2-sp,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in 5, {make leaf, sc in next 5sc} 2x, make
leaf, sc in last 4] 4x, join to first sc. (33/side)
*Remember to
count the leaf as 3 stitches when counting per side.
Rd17- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2-sp, {sc in 6, sc in closing st of leaf, 2sc in ch2
sp,} 3x, sc in last 6] 4x, join in first sc. (35sc/side)
Rd18-20- sl st to corner ch2-sp, ch1,
[(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in each sc] 4x, join to first sc. (Rd18-
37sc/side, Rd19- 39sc/side, Rd20- 41sc/side)
Cut color after Rd20.
Rd21- Join w/ch1 in corner ch2-sp, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in 6,
{make leaf, sc in next 5sc} 3x, make leaf, sc in last 4] 4x, join to first sc.
(43/side)
*Remember
to count the leaf as 3 stitches when counting per side.
Rd22- sl st
to corner ch2-sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2-sp, sc in 7, {sc in closing
st of leaf, 2sc in ch2 sp, sc in 6} 4x] 4x, join in first sc. (45sc/side)
Rd23-25- sl
st to corner ch2-sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in each sc] 4x, join
to first sc. (Rd23- 47sc/side, Rd24- 49sc/side, Rd25- 51sc/side)
Cut color
after Rd25.
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Handle:
Use 1mm
Cotton Cord & H hook
The handle is worked directly onto the side panels. To begin join to any
corner sp of either piece with a ch1.
Row 1: sc in
the corner, (ch2, sk 2sc, sc in next) 17x, sc in the next ch2 corner sp, pm,
ch101, sc in next ch-2 corner sp- be careful not to twist the chain when you
attach it to the opposite corner, sc in the next sc, (ch2, sk 2sc, sc in
next) 16x, ch2, sk 2sc, sc in the next ch-2 corner sp. (38 sc, 101 ch, 34 ch-2
sp)
Row 2: ch3,
turn, dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch2, sk sc, dc in ch-2 sp) 16x, ch1, sk1, dc in next
sc, (ch1, sk ch, dc in next ch) 49x, ch1, sk1, dc in the marked sc, ch1, sk1,
dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch2, sk1, dc in next ch-2 sp) 16x, dc in last sc. (88 dc,
32 ch-2 sp, 53 ch-1 sp)
Row 3: ch1,
turn, sc in next dc, ch1, sk1, sc in ch-2 sp, (ch2, sk1, sc in ch-2 sp) 15x,
ch2, sk1, sc in ch-1 sp, (ch1, sk1, sc in ch-1 sp) 52x, (ch2, sk1, sc in ch-2
sp) 16x, ch1, sk1, sc in last dc. (87 sc, 32 ch-2 sp, 54 ch-1 sp)
Row 4: ch3,
turn, dc in ch sp, (ch2, sk1, dc in ch sp) 16x, (ch1, sk1, dc in ch sp) 52x,
(ch2, sk1, dc in ch sp) 16x, ch1, sk1, dc in ch sp, dc in last sc. (88 dc, 32
ch-2 sp, 53 ch-1 sp)
Row 5:
Repeat Row 3
Row 6:
Repeat Row 4
Mark the 19th
dc from the bottom on both sides of the handle.
Cut cord.
Joining the
Second Panel
First Side (this will be the top of the bag): in the corner ch-2 sp, join
w/ch1, sc in corner sp, sl st in the 19th dc of the handle, sc in
the next sc, sl st to the ch-2 sp, (ch2, sk 2sc on the side, sc in next sc, sl
st in the next ch sp on the handle) repeat to the last 2 sc on the side, ch2,
sk 2sc on the side, sl st in the last ch sp, sc in the corner ch-2 sp of the
side.
Cut cord.
Second Side
(start in the bottom corner of the opposite side of the panel): join w/ch1
corner sp, sc in corner sp, sl st to the first dc on the bottom of the handle,
(ch2, sk 2sc on the side, sc in next sc, sl st in the next ch sp on the handle)
repeat to the last 3 sc on the side, ch2, sk 2sc on the side, sl st in the next
ch sp, sc in the next sc, sl st in the next ch sp, sc in the ch-2 sp.
Cut cord.
Bag Bottom:
Use Ivory
and #7 hook, ch52
Row 1: sc in
second ch from hook and each. (51 sc)
Row 2- 10:
ch1, turn, sc in each. (51 sc)
Cut Ivory.
Line the
bottom up to the opening on the bottom, pin the corners just to hold them in
place. With the right side of the panel facing you and working through both
thicknesses, use the gold to sc the bottom to the bag placing a sc in each sc
and row end going all the way around. (120 sc)
Handle
Lining (both sides): attach gold to the first open sc of one of the panel tops,
sc in each sc across the top of the panel, place 2sc in the row ends across the
handle, sl st to join. Cut your color and tuck your ends.
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