Free Crochet Tote Bag Pattern | June Market Tote
The June Market Tote is a free crochet tote bag pattern that’s lightweight and reusable. This market bag is great for your summer essentials or strolling through the farmer’s market.
The two handles allow this market tote to be handheld or slung over your shoulder when you would like it out of the way.
Crochet one, two or make a few to keep on hand for the grocery store. I’ve included a photo tutorial on how to get this crochet tote started.
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I use one of my favorite stitches, what I call the v-arch. It’s just a v-stitch with ch 3 instead of ch 1, but I love it.
I also use it in my summer poncho, or swim coverup The Merletto Poncho.
I was a little concerned that the skinny straps would dig into my shoulders too much. But with two straps to distribute the weight, it wasn’t a problem.
You can see in these pictures the straps can be worn over the shoulder. If you would like longer straps, it’s a simple matter of adding stitches.
One thing I love about the two strap design is it’s practical to use. Just let one shoulder strap hang on while you open it up.
We have just the perfect hook for hanging tote bags. I wanted a realistic picture of it full of fruit. And here it is, full and sturdy.
More Free Crochet Tote Bag Patterns
- Mercato Crossbody Shoulder Bag features a longer strap to wear across your body.
- The Library Tote Book Bag has a solid construction to tote those summer books to the park and back.
- La Via Market Tote Bag is large and has an openwork design that stretches to fit a surprising amount.
- The Coastal Sun Tote makes for a fabulous scrappy project.
- The Boho Bag is a one skein crochet market bag pattern.
On to the details on what you need to make this free crochet tote bag pattern!
Materials
- 250 yds #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in Paris In June*.
- 5mm hook*
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Notes
- Work in continuous rounds.
- Mark the first st of each round.
- The increase rounds work up wavy and then start cupping up once you stop increasing.
Stitches/Abbreviations
ch(s)-chain(s)
rep-repeat
dc2tog-double crochet two together
dc3tog-double crochet three together
Strap uses fhdc-foundation half double crochet. If you are unfamiliar with fhdc you can replace them by chaining and working hdc into the chains.
Mc-magic circle or ch 3 and sl st to 1st, work into the circle.
sk-skip the indicated stitch
sl st-slip stitch
st(s)-stitch(es)
V-arch: (dc, ch 3, dc) all in the same st
Gauge
4” x 4” = 14 dcs x 6.5 rows
Finished dimensions
Tote measures 11″ tall, and 20” with straps.
The opening is 14” wide.
When bag is laid flat it’s 16” wide.
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Pattern Instructions
Free Crochet Tote Bag Pattern | June Market Tote
The June Tote is a free crochet tote bag pattern that's a lightweight reusable bag great for your summer essentials or strolling through the farmer's market.
Materials
- 250 yds #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in Paris In June.
Tools
- 5mm hook
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Instructions
- Rnd 1. In mc: ch 6 (counts as a dc + ch 3), dc, dc again,
- (Rnd 1 cont.) chain 3,
- (Rnd 1 cont.) and dc in mc,
- (Rnd 1 cont.) *{dc, ch 3, dc in mc} rep from * 4x more, don’t join. Pull tail to close mc. (6 v-arches = 30 sts) Mark 1st ch 3 sp as where to start rnd 2 and continue.
+Remember v-arch in the pattern is (dc, ch 3, dc) all in the same stitch. - Rnd 2. Without joining, begin in first ch 3 sp of rnd 1
- (Rnd 2 cont.) v-arch in first ch 3 sp and mark it as first st,
- (Rnd 2 cont.) v-arch again in same ch 3 sp,
- (Rnd 2 cont.) *{(V-arch) 2x in next ch 3 sp} rep from * around. (12 v-arches =60 sts)
- Rnd 3. Continue without joining, in first ch 3 sp,
- (Rnd 3 cont.) v-arch in first ch 3 sp, mark it as first st,
- *{V-arch 2x in next ch 3 sp, v-arch in next ch 3 sp} rep from * around. (18 v-arches =90 sts)
- Rnd 4. *{V-arch 2x in next ch 3 sp, v-arch in next ch 3 sp, v-arch in next ch 3 sp} rep from * around. (24 v-arches =120 sts)
- Rnd 5. *{V-arch 2x in next ch 3 sp, (v-arch in next ch 3 sp) 3x} rep from * around. (30 v-arches =150 sts)
- Rnd 6. *{V-arch 2x in next ch 3 sp, (v-arch in next ch 3 sp) 4x} rep from * around. (36 v-arches =180 sts)
- Rnd 7. *{V-arch 2x in next ch 3 sp, (v-arch in next ch 3 sp) 5x} rep from * around. (42 v-arches =210 sts)
- Rnd 8. V-arch in each ch 3 sp around.
- Rnds 9. -18. Rep last round for 10x more or until work measures 11” (or desired length).
- Rnd 19. *{Dc3tog in next ch 3 sp, ch 2} rep from *around. (42 clusters=126 sts)
- Rnd 20. *{Sk the dc3tog, 2 dcs in ch 2 sp} rep from around. (84 sts)
- Rnd 21. Dc2tog in each st around. (42 sts)
- Straps Sl st to next st, fhdc 59, *(If you’re not doing the fhdc, ch 59),
- sk 12 sts, join strap to next st with a sl st, *(If you’re not doing the fhdc, turn, ch 1 and hdc in each ch across, sl st to bag),
- cut yarn.
- Sk 7 sts, join yarn with sl st,
- fhdc 59, *(If you’re not doing the fhdc, ch 59),
- sk 12 sts, join strap to next st with sl st, *(If you’re not doing the fhdc, turn, ch 1 and hdc in each ch across, sl st to bag).
- Cut yarn. Weave in ends.
Begin with a mc.
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Beautiful bag ? could this be done in dk 8ply yarn?
Thanks! Definitely you could use dk 8ply. I don’t think you would even have to make any changes, it just might be lighter. You can work up a gauge swatch and compare. Since it’s made from the bottom up, you could just continue increasing til you have the size you want.