Ocean Breeze Market Net Free Pattern

Ocean Breeze Market Net Free Pattern

Introduction

Capture the essence of a seaside escape with the Ocean Breeze Market Net. This airy and versatile bag is perfect for carrying your farmer's market finds or a day at the beach. With its light and breezy design, this crochet pattern is not only eco-friendly but also a delightful project for beginners looking to enhance their skills. Let’s dive into creating your very own Ocean Breeze Market Net!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Cotton DK weight yarn
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochets (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your Ocean Breeze Market Net:

1. Start with a Magic Ring:
   • Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop.
   • Insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull through to create a slip knot.
2. Round 1:
   • Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • Work 11 double crochets into the magic ring.
   • Join the round by slip stitching into the top of the chain 3. (You should have 12 double crochets).
3. Round 2:
   • Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch.
   • Work 2 double crochets in each stitch around.
   • Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 24 double crochets).
4. Round 3:
   • Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch.
   • Double crochet in the next stitch.
   • Repeat: *2 double crochets in the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 36 double crochets).
5. Round 4:
   • Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch.
   • Double crochet in the next 2 stitches.
   • Repeat: *2 double crochets in the next stitch, double crochet in the next 2 stitches; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 48 double crochets).
6. Rounds 5-10:
   • Continue increasing in this manner, adding one more double crochet between increases each round.
   • By the end of Round 10, you should have 108 double crochets.
7. Round 11:
   • Chain 4 (counts as double crochet and chain 1), skip the next stitch.
   • Double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch.
8. Rounds 12-30:
   • Chain 4, skip the next chain-1 space.
   • Double crochet in the next double crochet, chain 1, skip the next chain-1 space; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
9. Round 31:
   • Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around.
   • Join with a slip stitch.
10. Round 32:
    • Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around.
    • Join with a slip stitch.
    • Fasten off and weave in ends.
11. Attach Handles:
    • Create a chain of 100 stitches.
    • Attach the chain to the opposite side of the bag using a single crochet.
    • Secure the chain with a single crochet stitch.

Congratulations! You have completed your Ocean Breeze Market Net. Enjoy using it for your market trips or beach days, and feel proud of your handmade creation!