Sunlit Meadow Market Bag Free Pattern – Breezy Crochet Tote
Sunlit Meadow Market Bag Free Pattern – Breezy Crochet Tote
Carry a piece of summer with this airy, textured crochet market bag, perfect for farmers' markets or beach days. The open stitch pattern and sturdy cotton yarn make it both stylish and practical. This boho-inspired tote features a warm sandy base, a soft sage green body, and terracotta accents that evoke sun-drenched meadows and natural fibers. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner looking for a rewarding project, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautiful, functional bag that's as lovely to look at as it is to carry.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth crocheting experience:
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (worsted weight, 100% cotton) in Sand, Sage, and Terracotta – approx. 300g total (about 100g of each color)
- Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook (US H-8)
- Gauge: 14 dc x 8 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch (check your gauge to ensure proper sizing)
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional but helpful)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Finished size: approx. 14 inches wide x 16 inches tall (excluding handles).
Stitches used: ch (chain), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), sl st (slip stitch), dc2tog (double crochet decrease), fpdc (front post double crochet).
Special stitch – Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same stitch.
Base (worked in rounds)
R1: With Sand, make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, sl st to top of ch-3 to join. (12 dc)
R2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 dc)
R3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around, sl st to join. (36 dc)
R4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (48 dc)
R5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (60 dc)
R6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (72 dc)
R7: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (84 dc)
R8: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (96 dc)
R9: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (108 dc)
R10: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 8 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts* repeat around, sl st to join. (120 dc)
Fasten off Sand.
Body (worked in rounds)
R11: Join Sage with sl st in any dc. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next 3 sts* repeat around, ending with ch 1, skip last st, sl st to top of ch-3. (30 groups of 3 dc, 30 ch-1 spaces)
R12: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc* repeat around, sl st to join.
R13-14: Repeat R12.
R15: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc* repeat around, but in the last repeat, replace the last dc with a dc2tog over the last 2 dc, sl st to join. (29 groups of 3 dc, 29 ch-1 spaces)
R16: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc* repeat around, sl st to join.
R17-18: Repeat R16.
R19: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (28 groups)
R20-21: Repeat R16.
R22: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (27 groups)
R23-24: Repeat R16.
R25: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (26 groups)
R26-27: Repeat R16.
R28: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (25 groups)
R29-30: Repeat R16.
R31: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (24 groups)
R32-33: Repeat R16.
R34: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (23 groups)
R35-36: Repeat R16.
R37: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (22 groups)
R38-39: Repeat R16.
R40: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (21 groups)
R41-42: Repeat R16.
R43: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (20 groups)
R44-45: Repeat R16.
R46: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (19 groups)
R47-48: Repeat R16.
R49: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (18 groups)
R50-51: Repeat R16.
R52: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (17 groups)
R53-54: Repeat R16.
R55: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (16 groups)
R56-57: Repeat R16.
R58: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (15 groups)
R59-60: Repeat R16.
R61: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (14 groups)
R62-63: Repeat R16.
R64: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (13 groups)
R65-66: Repeat R16.
R67: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (12 groups)
R68-69: Repeat R16.
R70: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (11 groups)
R71-72: Repeat R16.
R73: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (10 groups)
R74-75: Repeat R16.
R76: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (9 groups)
R77-78: Repeat R16.
R79: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (8 groups)
R80-81: Repeat R16.
R82: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (7 groups)
R83-84: Repeat R16.
R85: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (6 groups)
R86-87: Repeat R16.
R88: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (5 groups)
R89-90: Repeat R16.
R91: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (4 groups)
R92-93: Repeat R16.
R94: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (3 groups)
R95-96: Repeat R16.
R97: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (2 groups)
R98-99: Repeat R16.
R100: Repeat R15 (decrease one group). (1 group)
R101: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, sl st to join. Fasten off Sage.
Top Edging
Join Terracotta with sl st in any dc. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st and ch-1 space around, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Handles (make 2)
With Terracotta, ch 80. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (79 sc) Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tails.
Assembly
Fold each handle in half and attach one end to the inside of the bag at the top edge, spacing them about 4 inches apart. Sew securely using the tails. Weave in all ends.
Your Sunlit Meadow Market Bag is now complete! The subtle diamond-like mesh pattern, created by the ch-1 spaces and dc groups, gives the bag a beautiful, airy texture that's perfect for carrying fresh produce, beach essentials, or your latest library haul. The sturdy cotton yarn ensures it will hold its shape and withstand daily use. Enjoy your handmade creation, and don't forget to share your finished bag with the crochet community – we'd love to see your version of this boho summer tote!
