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After the popularity of my original Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern, I decided to share my extra large version with you. I actually made this bag first, but because of its size, I thought it might not go over as well as its smaller counterpart. I mean, you can fit small children in this thing. But, it’s excellent for carrying stuff that’s bulky but not too heavy, such as clothing, sleeping bags and beach towels. And summer is on its way, where a need to carry those types of things tends to arise. So maybe you’ll find a need for a ginormous bag after all. 🙂
Here’s a size comparison with the original market bag:
And yes, I was totally being boring by using the same color yarn to make both bags.
Extra Large Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern
This pattern is adapted from the Lion Brand Yarn Market Bag. I used Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in Prairie, but any of the other lovely Homespun yarn colors will work just as well, so you can make one for any occasion or season!
Size: One Size
About 26 inches across at the widest point and 36 inches from the top of the handle to the bottom of the bag.
Materials:
- Crochet Hook size US Q / 16mm
- 3 skeins Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in Prairie where to buy
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Gauge:
Since this is not a garment, gauge is not critical for this pattern. I’m including the gauge information for people who like to check their gauge.
8 dc = 6 inches and 4 rows of dc = 4 inches. When you match the
gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Stitch Explanation:
dc2tog (dc dec) Yo, insert hook in sp between next 2 sts and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Yo, insert hook in next sp and draw up a loop. Yo, draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through all loops on hook.
Notes:
Work dcs into sps between sts, rather than into sts.
Please note that the stitch count at the end of each line of directions is the stitch count you should have after you’ve completed all the rows for that line of directions.
For example: Rows 34-45: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog, dc in each sp across to last 3 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp – 9 sts. This means you should have 9 stitches left at the end of row 45.
Directions:
Bag
Ch 3, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 11 more dc in ring; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 12 dc.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, *2 dc in next sp between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 24 dc.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next sp between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next sp between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 36 dc.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 2 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 2 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 48 dc.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 3 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 3 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 60 dc
Rnd 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 4 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 4 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 72 dc.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 7 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 7 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 81 dc.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 8 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 8 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 90 dc.
Rnd 10: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 9 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 9 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 99 dc.
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 12: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 10 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 10 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 108 dc.
Rnd 13: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 17 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 17 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 114 dc.
Rnd 14: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 18 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 18 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 120 dc.
Rnds 15-28: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 29: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 7 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 8 sps between sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 108 dc.
Rnd 30: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 31: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 4 sps between sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 90 dc.
Rnd 32: Rep Rnd 6. Do not fasten off.
Handles
Row 33: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 29 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp; leave remaining sts unworked – 33 sts.
Rows 34-45: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog, dc in each sp across to last 3 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp – 9 sts.
Rows 46-56: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp across – 9 sts. Fasten off at end of Row 56.
Sk 10 sps from last st worked on Rnd 32. Join yarn with sl st in next sp, ch 3 and work same as for First Handle. Do not fasten off. From wrong side, sc ends of handles tog.
Finishing
From right side, sc evenly around edges of Handles. Weave in ends.
| Abbreviations | |
| beg = begin(s)(ning) | ch(s) = chain(s) |
| dc = double crochet | rep = repeat(s)(ing) |
| rnd(s) = round(s) | sc = single crochet |
| sl st = slip stitch | sp(s) = space(s) |
| st(s) = stitch(es) | tog = together |
| yo = yarn over | sk = skip |
I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you misplace something like your refrigerator, you’ll know where to look 😉
Don’t forget to check out my other free crochet patterns!
I loved the bags but all the patterns you posted were for the smaller bag. I downloaded the lion pattern you quoted, which was the same as posted and having made up the bag it’s the smaller version. Tad surprised. Is it possible to have the larger pattern?
Hi Frances,
The pattern for the larger bag is the instructions in the post… I only included the link to the pattern at Lion Brand Yarn to give them proper credit since I based both my regular and large bags on their design. Sorry for the confusion! The only real difference between the regular and large bag is I use a Q hook for the larger bag… I really wanted to just demonstrate how much difference it makes using a larger hook for the same bag pattern! 🙂
Thanks for that, I was definitely not on the ball when I read them, I hadn’t noticed the hook sizes. I’ve made the smaller bag, my daughter has asked for the larger bag and a friend has asked for a small bag. That will keep me busy for the next week.
No worries Frances! 🙂 I’m glad I could clear all that up for you. I’m glad it is such a hit with your daughter and her friend! 🙂
Hi i have a question.. I finished row 13. I have 108 st on row 12 and 114 on row 13. But i still have 5 sp between st left.. Idk what to do? Plz help asap.. Thx!
Hi Chelesa, I’m having difficulty understanding your question. Are you saying that you have 114 + 5 extra stitches on row 13?
Did you post this to a site called Sussle? I found this pattern through another site (click bait I think) here. Just thought you might be interested if you didn’t upload it to this site http://sussle.org/c/Crochet/1426247883.6999?utm_expid=60654875-7.4WAovxGgR-ma4tVPSXRxEQ.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F
Thanks- I’ll check it out! 🙂
There is SO much clickbait around these days. Just thought you might like to know 🙂
I Love this bag! I made one and it huge…exactly what I wanted. Thank you for the pattern.
You’re welcome Jodie! 🙂 Thank you for letting me know you liked the pattern!
How do I dc around the dc2tog for round 30?
Hi April,
You just dc in the one stitch left by the dc2tog.
Does that made sense? Let me know if it doesn’t!
I wish I could buy this bag. I absolutely love this fine piece of art! You go girl!!!
Thank you so much Christina! 🙂 I actually did sell a couple of them when I was working at my last “real” job. 🙂
Love the bag. But i only know how to knit with a diagram pattern. Any chance that u have a diagram pattern ?
Hi Wilma!
I am sorry, but I only have the crochet pattern. Sorry I can’t help you out!
Thank you for the pattern. My sister made me one for Christmas. On this pattern how many strands of yarn do you use? 1,2or3 at one time?
Hi Sherry! What a nice sister you have! 🙂 This pattern uses one strand at a time- Homespun yarn is pretty thick so that’s all you need! 🙂
Thank you for your reply and I will send my sister this pattern.
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for this wonderful pattern. My old bag was somehow lost at the market over the weekend and am sorely in need of a new, larger one. I think this will be just perfect! I only just started but will be sure to let you know how it turns out. Kindest regards.
Alysha P.
Thank you Alysha! I look forward to it! 🙂
I love this bag, and would really like to make the smaller one of the two that you have displayed together in this blog post. Do you have a link that I could use to get to the pattern for the smaller bag? Thanks so much 🙂 Claire
Hi Claire! Here you go 🙂 http://www.thepaintedhinge.com/2014/11/07/market-bag-free-crochet-pattern/
bonjour ,j`aime votre modèle…je comprend un peu l`anglais don c jài saisis les explications ,assez facile merci!
Thanks so much Sylvie! 🙂
When I saw this on penterest I was very happy. I have made the smaller one and couldn’t wait to make the larger one, but when I read the pattern it was the same as the smaller market bag I would like the pattern to the larger one.
Hi Merlene! The only difference between the regular and extra large patterns is the hook size, so this is the extra large pattern! ????
I started this pattern and up to Round 5. It’s just one large round. Is that the bottom of the bag? I can’t seem to visualize how the sides are formed.
Is this similar to crocheting a hat? Any additional explanations would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Wendy!
Yes, it starts out like you’re making a gigantic hat, so you are working the bag from the bottom up.
Hope that helps! 🙂
LOL I was just about to say that this is the perfect project for me since every hat I’ve ever tried to make turns into a “beanie-bag” – I can’t wait to get started on this! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern!
Not sure what I’ve done wrong, but I’m using bulky (5) yarn and a Q hook. I’m only on rnd 12 and it’s WAY bigger than it should be! It’s pretty much a blanket and I’m a pretty tight crocheter. Any ideas? I think I’ll have to frog the whole thing and go down a bunch of hook sizes. So disappointing.
Hi Mallorie,
I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the pattern. Actually, I don’t think you are doing anything wrong with the pattern. It is a pretty big bag, and it doesn’t start becoming a “bag” shape until well after round 15.
Maybe try the regular-sized market bag pattern and see if it is more of the size you’d like? The link to it is in this pattern.
Hello! I was wondering if you could make these with a round loom? This is exactly what I want to make, but I’m a beginner with a loom. ?
Thank you for your time! Your projects are beautiful!
Rach
Hi Rachel! I’ve never used a round loom so I don’t know if you can or not. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
hello i am loving the pattern!! i am at the end of row 23 and am almost to the end of my 3rd sk of the yarn . is this unusual? making the larger one and wanted to check 🙂 . wanting to use this to cart towels to the pool 🙂
Hi Nichol! I haven’t heard from anyone else having the same thing happen to them, but everyone crochets differently and you might just have a looser stitch that I do. If the bag looks like it’s working up okay, I wouldn’t worry about it. And this will be perfect for carrying pool towels! 🙂
Thank you!!!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I used 5 1/2 sk and the bag is so big that it drags the floor. I am assuming that I just don’t have a tight enough stitch. I am new to this so not sure. I should have check the gauge in the beginning. Thanks for the pattern.
Hi Anita! I’m sorry it turned out bigger than you expected. If you decide to make another one, try using a smaller hook.
Hi there,
I just got to the end of row 45and I’m confused on what to do next. Can you clarify?
Much thanks
Hi Meg! You Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp across for the next 10 rows. This makes the top part of the strap for the bag. I hope this helps – let me know if it doesn’t! 🙂
Just finished making mine from scrap yarn from my bin. It’s about the size of a small body bag (I think I could fit half the market in the bag), but I love it! I used a P hook, but I used two stands of yarn at a time. Working on the small one now to actually use at the market. 😉
LOL yes the extra large market bag definitely lives up to it’s name 🙂 I’m glad you love it despite that it sounds like you could fit a small car into it. 🙂
Hi Michelle,
For the gauge thing, when I did 8 double crochet it measured only 1.5 inches. So should I actually do four stitches if you have mentioned 1. I am a beginner and not sure about the size. Thank you.
Hi Nalini,
If you don’t mind the bag being a little smaller, I wouldn’t worry too much about the gauge. This bag is really big, so you won’t be losing that much of it by crocheting a little tighter 🙂
Hi there,
I was wondering if you could help me out with making the handles. I am a little confused on row 34-45. How to I get the pattern from the 33 sts at the end of row 34 to the 9 sts at the end of row 35 – 45? I tried following the pattern but got very confused and it definitely doesn’t look right… can you help clarify the pattern?
Thank you!
Btw I love the bag and the pattern so far. Thank you for posting 🙂
Hi April! The way you get from the 33 sts to the 9 sts in the handle is the two decreases you make in each row with by dc2tog (double crochet 2 stitches into one stitch). If the rows are not decreasing, check to insure that you are decreasing twice in each row with the dc2tog. I hope that helps! 🙂
Just had to post and say I LOVE this bag… i’ve made two (well, three, really, but the last was a liner for the second)… The first was the larger bag, which could almost hid a refrigirator! instead it’s currently carrying around an entire afghan i made then ripped apart to fix errors i couldn’t live with LOL. so it’s going back together now. the second smaller bag, i used a much thinner yarn, same stitches but made up my own pattern as i went along, for a liner, since i didn’t want things to fall out, if they got dropped into it (change & tools & such). i didn’t write down that pattern, but it came out lovely. my only disappointment was the yarn i used, has fuzzed badly. but it’s still used daily!
Thanks so much Karen! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the pattern and got a lot of use out of it! 🙂
Hi. I’m having trouble keeping the stitch count right on rows 15-28. It keeps increasing from 120. I’ve started over several times. What’s up? What the heck am I doing wrong?
Hi Nancy,
You must be adding extra stitches as you work (this has happened to me too on occasion). You can count the stitches on the second to the last row and just decrease the stitches to get the correct number of stitches at the end of row 28. The pattern is forgiving enough that you won’t notice the decreases.
I hope this helps! 🙂
Not sure that I understand how you go from 33 stitches for Row 33 to 9 stithces for Row 34. Row 34 says to Ch 3, turn, dc2tog, dc in each sp across to last 3 spaces, dc2tog, and dc in next sp. If I did that, it sounds like I should have 31. Am I missing something?
Yes – 9 stitches are what you are left with when you complete that line of directions, so you should have 9 stitches at the end of row 45.
I am working on the handles now, just completed row 56, I am confused as to what to do…the next direction is, Sk 10 sps from last stitch worked on Rnd 32…what does sk mean?
Hi Tami, Sk = skip, so you skip 10 spaces from the last stitch worked. I hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi, what do you mean by stitch between the stitches? And why do you turn and not work in concentric circles?
Hi Melody,
As I stated in the post, this is not my pattern – this pattern is from Lion Brand Yarns (I give them full credit for it). This pattern was originally used with one of their other yarns, and I used it in this post to show how the pattern turns out using their Homespun yarn. Anyway, the point I’m trying to make here is since I didn’t write the pattern, I don’t know what the reasoning is for how they wrote it – you would have to contact Lion Brand Yarns and ask them. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
Have you tried thi s pattern with a different kind of yar n?
Can I use cotton yarn and double or triple strand the yarn
Hi Barbara, yes, that should work just fine 🙂
What are the measurements for the bags? I see 35 in. but not sure if it is for the regular or the extra large one.
Tky
Hi Regina! That is the measurements for the extra large bag, but it will vary depending on your gauge, yarn used, etc.
Hi Miss Regina,
I’m confused on the handles, I’ve got the 9 sts but do I just double crochet up to row 45 bc if we continue to dc2tog it will continue to shrink? And the unworked sts in row 33 is bc you stop and turn correct?
Handles
Row 33: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 29 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp; leave remaining sts unworked – 33 sts.
Rows 34-45: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog, dc in each sp across to last 3 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp – 9 sts
Hi I’ve been making the extra large bag with a P hook since I couldn’t find the Q. I bought three skeins of the Homespun yarn like you said to but have run out about 2/3 into it. How many skeins does the extra large bag really take? I’m thinking 5 or 6.
Extra Large Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern
This pattern is adapted from the Lion Brand Yarn Market Bag. I used Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in Prairie, but any of the other lovely Homespun yarn colors will work just as well, so you can make one for any occasion or season!
Size: One Size
About 26 inches across at the widest point and 36 inches from the top of the handle to the bottom of the bag.
Materials:
Crochet Hook size US Q / 16mm
3 skeins Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in Prairie where to buy
Hi! Michelle may i know which color are u using? i love e rainbow colors:) ll make a great bag for my daily use too!
Hi Joyee! It’s Lion Brand Homespun Yarn and the color is Prairie. There’s a link in the directions to buy it on Amazon if you can’t find that color in your local craft stores.
Hi
I’m crocheting the smaller market bag if I crochet it using fingering weight yarn would that still work for it and hook size 3.00mm
Please help
Hi Kendra!
Yes, this pattern will work with any yarn or hook size as long as you use a smaller hook for thinner sized yarn (like what you’re doing). If you’re still unsure, you could do a test swatch to be sure you like it.
Happy hooking!
Michelle
Is this bag not sturdy enough for regular groceries? Thanks!
Hi Tru! It’s not so much that it’s not sturdy as much as it stretches out so much that it wouldn’t be practical for groceries.
I haven’t made this bag, but if it’s so huge, maybe it could use a liner. And,,,as large as everyone sounds like it is that large, how about maybe taking a pillow case, and sewing it inside the bag as as liner. At least that seems sort of a simple solution to keep it from stretching even larger. {:~) x
That’s a great suggestion Judy! It would also keep smaller items from falling out through the mesh.
I would like to make this bag but I only have worsted weight yarn and not bulky. Will the pattern work the same?
Hello! Yes it will work the same, but if you don’t want the netting to be huge, I recommend you use a smaller size hook. The bag will be smaller depending on how small of a hook you use. I hope this helps! 🙂
Hi!
I love this pattern so much but I’m having a little trouble with the handles. I’m following the instructions properly (I think!) and redone it twice now, but I get to row 40 and I’m already at 9 stitches for that row, which I’m not supposed to be at till row 45…do you have any ideas about why this might be or if I’m doing something wrong?
Thanks so much!
Hi,
I am at the last step of the handles where it says “from right side, sc evenly around edges of handles.”
My question is how and where do you stop and start this step? I have just finished the prior step which was using sc on wrong side to connect the handles together. So I am at that last sc and wonder if I’m to tie off, cut my yarn, turn the bag right side out, attach yarn somewhere along the side of the handle? If so, where and then when to stop? Or is there an easier way finish up the joined sides of the handle?
I appreciate your help!
Hi There,
I am in love with this bag/pattern so far but I am absolutely lost when it gets to the handles ( row 33, row 34-45). I have tried everything and I’m not sure if I am just reading it completely wrong but how do you leave all remaining stitches unworked in row 33. Do you continue from there for row 34? Just very confused and was wondering if you could walk me through it??
Thankyou !
Hi Lucinda! I’m sorry you’re having problems with the pattern. Yes, you leave the stitches unworked and continue from there to row 34. Just follow the directions and it will all come together. I hope that helps! 🙂
Hi there Michelle
Any change there is a pdf I could download and print as I prefer an actual pattern to follow
Thanks in advance
Sharr