A Quick and Crabby Market Bag

This weekend I had some unexpected downtime, and got to participate in a CAL using someone else’s pattern! I made the Yet Another Market Bag by Debbie Solinsky, for the CAL on CrochetHappy, and added a fantastic Crochet Crab Applique, by Sara on My Merry Messy Life!

Yet Another Market Bag - free crochet pattern!

I decided to go with a nautical theme, so I made the bottom and top/handles with Royal Red Heart Super Saver, the white mesh with Loops and Threads Impeccable, and the applique with Cherry Red Red Heart Super Saver. I made the base of the bag 9 rounds big, and chained 30 for the straps.

Crochet Crab Applique - free pattern from My Merry Messy Life

I think it turned out super cute – and it’s all set to accompany my sister on her summer trip abroad! The bag pattern is super easy, though the crab applique is a little trickier – but very doable.To keep one color for the mesh, I just slip stitched to the center of the next ch sp after joiningl Easy peasy!

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Rainbow Pocket Market Bag

Inspiration is a funny thing. The Rainbow Pocket Market Bag was brewed up in my brain as a crazy combination of Earth Day, the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, my constant struggle with getting organized, and the desire for a little color in a cloudy rainy week! And the result is a free crochet market bag pattern that’s useful all year long!

Rainbow Pocket Market Bag - folds up to go anywhere! Free crochet pattern on Moogly <3

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Carry It All with 10 Free Crochet Tote Bag Patterns!

Crochet tote bags are one of my favorite projects! They’re fun, useful, and it feels so good to bring my own bags to the store and farmer’s market. Heck, in some places it’s the law! Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a milk run to the closest mega mart, carrying a bag you crocheted yourself is uniquely satisfying. There are tons of patterns for totes and grocery bags, but here are 10 of the best crochet tote bag patterns – some of which I’ve made, and others I hope to in the future! Lots of styles to choose from, so I think you’ll find some to love too!

Free crochet tote bag patterns

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