La Via Crochet Market Tote Bag is a free pattern that’s perfect for summer days. This crochet tote bag includes a solid bottom, taller mesh bag and single wide strap. Be ready for a day at the market, the park or the beach.
Every crochet market tote needs a beautiful mesh stitch and this is my favorite. You can get the tutorial on this stitch which I also used in the June Market Tote post.
I was able to fill this crochet market tote bag with 2 towels, a bathing suit and all the sunscreen goodies we would need, and it will still stretch to accommodate more. A versatile reusable tote bag that will be your go to this summer.
The bag itself lengthens quite a bit as you can see here. I’m only 5′ 2″ and stuffed as it is, it’s still comfortable. I think I could fit towels for all 4 of my kids in this one!
Filling La Via bag so full means wearing it crossbody is a must. The wider strap distributes that weight better on the shoulder.
If you’d like a shorter bag, or one that doesn’t stretch quite as much, it’s a simple matter of leaving off a few rounds of the mesh. Or you might look at making the June Market Tote instead-La Via’s little sister.
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I love how the crochet mesh holes allow for loose sand to escape. At least some of it anyway. Seems like we find sand for years after a beach trip.
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Materials
- 6oz #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in Glowing*.
- 5mm hook*
- Yarn needle*
- Measuring tape*
- Scissors*
Notes
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite.
- The bottom of the bag is worked in rounds and joined with a sl st.
- The center of the bag is worked in continuous rounds-do not join, just continue to work around. Mark the first st of each round.
- The top edge is then again joined with a sl st, as indicated in the pattern.
Stitches/Abbreviations
Mc-magic circle or ch 3 and sl st to 1st, work into the circle.
V-arch: (dc, ch 3, dc) all in the same st. You can see a photo tutorial of this stitch in the June Market Tote post here.
dc2tog-double crochet two together
Sk-skip the indicated stitch
rep-repeat
ch(s)-chain(s)
sl st-slip stitch
st(s)-stitch(es)
Gauge
4” x 4” = 14 dcs x 6.5 rows
Finished dimensions
16” tall, 26” with straps. Opening 13” wide. Bag laid flat 14” wide.
Pattern
Begin with a mc.
- Ch 3, dc 11 into mc, sl st to first st to join. (12 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, *{2 dc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (24 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (36 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (48 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (60 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (72 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (84 sts)
- Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (96 sts) 8.5” circle
*Work in continuous rounds now.
9. Ch 6 (counts as dc + ch 3), dc in same st, *{sk next 2 sts, v-arch in next st} rep from * around, don’t join, begin next round in first ch 3 sp. (32 v-arches)
10.-28. V-arch in each v-arch around. (32 v-arches) **If you wish to make a shorter bag you can leave rows off here and continue when it’s the desired height.
29. 3 dcs in each v-arch ch 3 sp around, sl st to first dc to join. (96 sts)
30. Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, *{dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (80 sts)
31. Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog, *{dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (70 sts)
Strap
Worked in rows.
- Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, turn. (9 sts)
- -35. Rep last row, or until desired length is reached. 23” as written
Sl st strap end to opposite edge of bag.
Cut yarn. Weave in ends.
I’d love to see your crochet market tote bag, use #laviabag + tag me @christacodesign on Instagram if you post a pic. Or share it to my Facebook Group, I love to see your work!
