Sunlit Mosaic Market Bag Free Pattern

Sunlit Mosaic Market Bag Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace sustainability with the Sunlit Mosaic Market Bag, a vibrant and sturdy crochet sack perfect for your grocery runs. This unique design combines intricate mosaic patterns with a sunburst of colors, making it both functional and fashionable. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or just need a stylish bag for everyday use, this pattern is perfect for you!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colors: sunflower yellow, sky blue, and grass green.
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook.
• Gauge: 14 stitches x 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Starting the Bag

1. Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring. This will be the foundation of your bag.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, then work 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first single crochet. (You should have 8 stitches.)
3. Round 2: Chain 1, then work 2 single crochets in each stitch around. Join. (You should have 16 stitches.)
4. Round 3: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join. (You should have 24 stitches.)
5. Round 4: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join. (You should have 32 stitches.)
6. Continue Increasing: Continue this pattern of increasing until you reach a total of 80 stitches.

Creating the Body of the Bag

7. Rounds 9-20: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join. Repeat for 12 rounds.

Adding Color and Texture

19. Round 21: Change to sky blue. Chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), then double crochet (dc) in each stitch around. Join.
20. Round 22: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next 3 stitches, chain 1, skip 1 stitch; repeat from * around. Join.
21. Round 23: Change to grass green. Chain 1, *single crochet in each single crochet and in each chain-1 space; repeat around. Join.
22. Rounds 24-30: Repeat Rounds 21-23, alternating colors as specified.

Finishing the Bag

31. Round 31: Change to sunflower yellow. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join.
32. Rounds 32-35: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join. Repeat for 4 rounds.

Creating the Handles

35. Handle Foundation: Chain 1, single crochet in the next 10 stitches, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, single crochet in the next 20 stitches, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, single crochet in the last 10 stitches. Join.
36. Round 36: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch and chain across. Join.

Final Touches

37. Finishing: Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Your Sunlit Mosaic Market Bag is now complete! Enjoy your eco-friendly creation and take it with you on your next shopping adventure!