Happy New Year! 
After the popularity of my original Crochet Market Bag, 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.
Market Bag Crochet Pattern XL Edition
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
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.
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 / References Click for explanation and illustration |
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| 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 | |
I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you misplace something like your refrigerator, you’ll know where to look 😉
Michelle
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! 
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