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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Bags, Totes, and Purses

    Perfect Day Market Tote

    Published: Jul 20, 2018 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 25 Comments

    The Perfect Day Market Tote was inspired by all my trips to the local farmer's market this season - the start to a perfect summer day! But you don't have to take it to the market - it's handy wherever you go. And it's a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

    Perfect Day Market Tote free crochet pattern
    Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Red Heart Yarn and Furls Crochet Hooks.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    This is a big, big market bag - but the clever thing about this pattern is that you can actually make it any size! Just stop increasing in circles when you've got the base size you like, and then crochet on up the sides (starting with Rnd 9).

    Perfect Day Market Tote - bottom closeup

    You might want to add or subtract a few more rows, depending on the overall size you like, but that's easy enough too, with a simple two-row repeat. Then it's just a matter of figuring out your handle placement (and I have a tutorial for that linked below).

    Perfect Day Market Tote Stitch Closeup

    I made the Perfect Day Market Tote in three lovely neutral shades of Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie - it's the perfect yarn for this project! And it comes in tons of colors - so I can't wait to see which ones you choose for your Perfect Bag!

    Perfect Day Market Tote Bag Pattern on Moogly


    Perfect Day Market Tote

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    US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet

    450 yds Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (100% Cotton; “4”/Medium/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 153 yd/140 m; 3.5 oz/100 g)
    Color A: Grey (1 ball)
    Color B: Loofa (1 ball)
    Color C: White (1 ball)

    Red Heart Yarn Scrubby Smoothie
    Click here to buy the yarn on RedHeart.com!

    Clover Stitch Markers

    Gauge: 11 sts x 6 rows = 4"/10cm in dc

    Size (laid flat): 17.5" wide x 20 long (excluding handles)

    Helpful Links and Tutorials:

    Perfect Day Market Tote Tutorial

    Crochet Abbreviations

    Magic Circle

    Bag Handle Placement

    NOTES:

    If preferred, substitute a Chainless Starting Double Crochet for the "Ch 3" beginning Rnds 1-30.

    If preferred substitute a Standing Double Crochet for the "Join with sl st and ch 3" at the beginning of Rnds 16 and 24.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc, here and throughout), dc 11 in the ring; join. (12 dc)

    Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in the first st, 2 dc in each rem ch around; join. (24 dc)

    Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join. (36 dc)

    Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join. (48 dc)

    Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in the first st, dc in the next 3 sts, *2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around, join. (60 dc)

    Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join. (72 dc)

    Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in the first st, dc in the next 5 sts, *2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts; rep from * around, join. (84 dc)

    Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join. (96 dc)

    Rnd 9 and 10: Ch 3, dc in each st around; join. (96 sts)

    Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in the next st, dc around posts of last 2 dc made, skip next st, *dc in the next 2 sts, dc around posts of last 2 dc made, skip next st; rep from * around, join. (96 sts)

    Rnd 12 - 15: Rep Rnds 10 and 11 twice; break Color A.

    Rnd 16: With Color B, join with sl st and ch 3 in first st of previous rnd, dc in each rem st around; join.

    Rnd 17: Repeat Rnd 11.

    Rnd 18 - 23: Rep Rnds 10 and 11 three times; break Color B.

    Rnd 24: With Color C, join with sl st and ch 3 in first st of previous rnd, dc in each rem st around; join.

    Rnd 25: Rep Rnd 11.

    Rnd 26 - 29: Rep Rnds 10 and 11 twice.

    Rnd 30: Repeat Rnd 10.

    Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join. Place stitch markers in sts # 11, 33, 59, 81.

    Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc to first marked st, ch 3, skip marked st, *sc to next marked st, ch 3, skip marked st; rep from * twice, then sc in each rem st, join. (92 sc, 4 ch-3 loops)

    Rnd 33: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each ch-3 sp; join and break Color C. (104 sc)

    Handles (Make 2):

    Step 1: Holding Colors B and C together, tightly chain to 112" inches, break yarn, leaving a long tail on each end.

    Step 2: Tightly chain each row of chains as if it were a strand of yarn. Check to make sure the handles are now the same length, removing chains if needed.

    Step 3: Insert the end of each handle into a ch-3 sp in Rnd 32 from RS to WS. Using the long tails, sew the end to the 8th chain from the end, burying your tails inside the handles. One handle should be inserted through the spaces at sts #11 and 33, and the other at sts #59 and 81.


    And that's how to make the Perfect Day Market Tote! It's pretty, practical, and ready for customizing - I hope you enjoy making it your own!

    I can’t wait to see what colors of Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie you choose! So if you make the Perfect Day Market Tote and share it on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog – and happy crocheting!

    Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print or download, use the Print Friendly button below, or go to PrintFriendly.com, or right-click to copy and paste it into a word processing document if those options do not work for you (please note that Print Friendly is a free outside website that the button links to, and you can click here for a tutorial on how to use it, but I cannot provide additional technical support for this service). If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarn, Furls Crochet, and Clover USA for providing the materials for this pattern.

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    1. 1

      Lynette

      July 21, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      I love your patterns but can't get Red Hearts Yarn as I live in Western Australia. Any ideas?

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        July 23, 2018 at 10:20 am

        Thank you so much Lynette! I don't really know what yarns are available in Australia so I can't recommend specifics, but I would just try to match the fiber and the weight whenever possible - so a medium weight cotton would be good here. And since it's not a garment, the exact sizing doesn't matter, so as long as you like the look of your stitches, you're good for this one!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Maureen

      July 23, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Tamara,

      I am lost row number 11. I cannot find a tutorial on DC around posts of last 2 stitches. Please help as I am stuck now.

      Thank you,
      Maureen

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        July 24, 2018 at 5:10 pm

        Hello Maureen!
        There will be a video tutorial for this bag added to the blog tomorrow, and you can see an example of a wrapped stitch here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/wrap-around-stitches/ 🙂

        Reply
        • 5

          Becky Holder

          August 05, 2018 at 5:45 pm

          I'm stuck on 11. It reads, Rnd 11: "Ch 3, dc in the next st, dc around posts of last 2 dc made." On the tutorial video for this stitch, it looks like you Ch 3, dc in the next 2 st, dc around posts of last 2 dc made. Which way is correct here?

          Reply
          • 6

            Tamara Kelly

            August 06, 2018 at 10:56 am

            Hi Becky! The Wrap Stitch Tutorial is from a previous pattern, and demonstrates just one kind of wrap stitch - I tried to talk about that a bit in the video. For this pattern, it's the same "wrap stitch" idea, but worked as just one dc. You can see that tutorial for this specific pattern at https://www.mooglyblog.com/perfect-day-market-tote-tutorial/ 🙂

            Reply
            • 7

              Becky

              August 08, 2018 at 4:39 am

              Wow! Thanks for the quick response! Your guidance helped me resolve the confusion I having. I can't wait to finish this project.

            • 8

              Tamara Kelly

              August 08, 2018 at 10:52 am

              I'm so glad to hear it, thank you Becky!

    3. 9

      Joy Schwarzkopf

      July 26, 2018 at 2:56 am

      Love this bag! Have it on my to-do list. I was wondering if you’ve tried the Bernat Maker outdoor yarn? I was thinking of trying it for this but I know I’d really have to change the gauge and not sure I’m up for the challenge. 😁 Plus it seems really stretchy and I don’t want a saggy tote.

      Reply
      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        July 27, 2018 at 11:42 am

        Thank you! I'm afraid I haven't tried that particular yarn. 🙂

        Reply
    4. 11

      Ann Merklin

      September 16, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      What is the Magic Circle ?

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        September 17, 2018 at 9:55 am

        Hi Ann! It's a way to begin projects worked in the round without having the chain and join: https://www.mooglyblog.com/the-magic-circle/

        Reply
    5. 13

      Pamela

      October 02, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Hi, Tamara! Another great pattern for me to make!
      Btw, porting is most definitely a word; hence Porter.

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        October 02, 2018 at 2:33 pm

        😀 Thank you Pamela!

        Reply
    6. 15

      j Winslow

      October 13, 2018 at 11:07 am

      There must be a better way to print these patterns. I Hit PRINT in order to get the pattern for the" Perfect day Market Tote" and printed 7 pages. That is a terrible waste of paper and ink.
      JW

      Reply
      • 16

        Tamara Kelly

        October 15, 2018 at 8:58 am

        Hi JW! Here is a tutorial that should help: https://www.mooglyblog.com/print-pattern-use-print-friendly-button-moogly/

        Reply
        • 17

          susan jones

          May 29, 2019 at 8:59 am

          love this bag I'm about 1/3 of the way through and am wondering if it will be sturdy enough without lining? Thanks so much, Siusan

          Reply
          • 18

            Tamara Kelly

            May 29, 2019 at 11:04 am

            Thank you so much! Lining is totally optional - but would certainly make it more sturdy!

            Reply
    7. 19

      Jocelyn

      August 03, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      My internet is not good enough to watch the video. I am just wondering if this is front post or back post wrap?

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        August 05, 2019 at 10:38 am

        Hi Jocelyn! These wrap stitches are different from post stitches. Here's a photo tutorial that should help: https://www.mooglyblog.com/wrap-around-stitches/ 🙂

        Reply
    8. 21

      Brandi

      February 10, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      I’m loving this pattern, but when I complete the round for the DC around the post, there are no discernible stitches left for me to see where to do my DC in the next round. I find myself just guessing where to put a stitch and so my stitch numbers are always off.
      I watched the video tutorial and when you do the DC around the post, a visible stitch is left but I am not having that luck! Can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong ..

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        February 11, 2020 at 10:59 am

        Hi Brandi! Thank you! My best advice is to find the Vs at the top and pull them out straight so you can see where the next V comes out of the previous one. Or am I misunderstanding?

        Reply
        • 23

          Brandi

          February 11, 2020 at 12:44 pm

          Thank you for your quick reply!
          I see what you mean. The problem is when I do the DC around the post, there is no "v" at all once I finish the stitch to see where to put the DC when I come around for the next row. So I am not sure where I would pull to make them more noticeable.
          I believe I may be doing the stitch wrong all together, and that is why there is no clear chain, or row of visible stitches left behind when I finish round 11.

          Reply
    9. 24

      Brandi

      February 12, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      Just wanted to update that after watching the video on .25 speed SEVERAL times, and using stitch markers out the wazoo, I figured it out!!!! Turns out, I was holding my crochet hook incorrectly, and it made all the different when I made a slight adjustment. Can't wait to finish this bag:)

      Reply
      • 25

        Tamara Kelly

        February 13, 2020 at 11:30 am

        Oh wow! I'm so glad you were able to figure it out though! ♥

        Reply

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