Free Crossbody Crochet Bag Pattern
The Mercato Crossbody Bag is a free crochet tote bag pattern with a long strap to wear across the body. This bag is ideal for traveling, a day at the mercato {market}, or a playdate at the park.
The wide strap and crossbody design mean it’s comfortable, and stays out of the way, but it’s there when you need it.
Market tote bags make such great summer bag. I gifted this one to my son’s teacher, and she just loved it.
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These market bags are fast, easy and doesn’t take much yarn. This is a great pattern that’s perfect for gift giving. It works great in a solid color or two different colors.
I’ve crocheted a bunch of these shoulder bags this year and gifted all of them. I definitely should make a few for myself. I always need a nice shopper ready to go in the car, or another bag to hold yarn!
Construction
The Mercato Crossbody Shoulder Bag is worked from the bottom up. We’ll start with the base of the bag which is crocheted in the round. At the end of the rounds we’ll join with a slip stitch and continue working in the same direction.
The strap is worked in rows and can be easily customized for different heights or to be a shoulder bag instead.
This is an easy pattern with a simple stitch. Half double crochets make the bottom of the bag. And we’ll work half double v-stitches on the side of the bag.
The lovely and versatile v-stitch makes it easy to hide the seam.
More Free Crochet Tote Bag Patterns
- Coastal Sun Beach Tote Bag perfect for beach days or swim days.
- La Via Crochet Market Tote Bag is another great one to take to the Farmer’s Market.
- The June Market Tote is two handled with open mesh.
- Violet Market Tote is a free crochet pattern with pretty stripes.
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Materials
- 270 yds/6oz #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Hobby Lobby’s, one in I Love This Cotton in Stonewash* and one in white. Cotton yarn works well for these but you can use acrylic yarn too
- 5.5 mm crochet hook (US Size I – 9)
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 does not count as a st. I prefer to ch 1 when working hdc in the round to keep my joins tight.
Stitches / Abbreviations
*ChristaCoDesign patterns use standard US terms
ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc v-st – (hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in same st
hdc – half double crochet
Mc – magic circle (magic ring) or ch 3 and sl st to 1st, work into the circle.
sc – single crochet
sk – skip the indicated stitch
rep – repeat
rnd(s) – round(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
Gauge
2” x 2” = 7 hdc x 4.5 rows
Finished Dimensions
When the bag is laid flat not measures 12” wide x 13” tall, and 30” long with strap.
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Mercato Crossbody Crochet Bag Pattern
Free crochet tote bag pattern that's worn crossbody on your shoulder. It's an easy market tote bag for the store or a day out.
Materials
- 270 yds/6oz #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Hobby Lobby’s, one in I Love This Cotton in Stonewash and one in white.
Tools
- 5.5 mm hook US Size I - 9
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Instructions
- Rnd 1. 8 hdc into mc, sl st to first st to join. (8 sts)
- Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, *{2 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (16 sts)
- Rnd 3. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (24 sts)
- Rnd 4. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (32 sts)
- Rnd 5. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (40 sts)
- Rnd 6. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, *{2 dc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (48 sts)
- Rnd 7. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (56 sts)
- Rnd 8. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (64 sts)
*You can adjust the size of your bag circle, if you’d prefer a smaller bag you can stop in the increase repeats at anytime for your perfect size. Just be sure to keep an even stitch number for Round 17 and on. - Rnd 9. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 7 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (72 sts)
- Rnd 10. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 8 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (80 sts)
- Rnd 11. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 9 sts, *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 9 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (88 sts)
- Rnd 12. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to first st to join.
- Rnds 13-16. Rep Round 12.
- Rnd 17. Ch 3 (counts as hdc + ch 1), hdc in same st (first hdc v-st formed), sk next st, *{(hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in next st, sk next 2 sts} rep from * around, sl st last st to ch sp of first hdc v-st. (30 hdc v-sts)
- Rnd 18. Ch 3 (counts as hdc + ch 1), hdc in same ch sp (first hdc v-st formed), *{sk next 2 hdc, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in next ch 1 sp} rep from * around, sl st last st to ch sp of first hdc v-st.
- Rnds 19 - 26. Rep Row 18. Change to Color B.
- Rnds 27 - 33. Rep Row 18.
- Rnd 34. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each ch sp and st around, sl st to first st to join. (90 sts)
- Strap
Worked in rows. - Row 1. Ch 1, hdc in next 5 sts, turn. (5 sts)
- Row 2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to the end of the row, turn. (5 sts)
- Rows 3 - 66. Repeat row 2, or until desired length is reached. 36” as written.
- Sl st end of strap to the opposite edge of bag. Cut a long tail of yarn. Weave in ends securely.
Begin with a mc.
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This is a beautiful bag, I love these colors.
Thank you, blues are my favorites!