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Crochet your own market bag with this free Sundown Market Bag pattern, the perfect addition to your wardrobe. The bag comprises of basic crochet stitches meaning it’s suitable for all skills levels, even advanced beginners who are looking to improve on your shaping skills. Assisting tutorials are available at the base of this blog.
I’m so happy to bring you the SUNDOWN MARKET BAG! This is my first market bag design and I LOVE it! I’m one of those people who carrys around ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ so the fact that this bag can stretch to a substantial size as well as roll up small when it’s not being used is great! Not to mention cutting down on plastic carrier bags.
I actually crocheted a lot of this bag when we were off out on a day trip to ‘Sundown Adventure Land’ which is why I chose to call it the Sundown Market Bag. A nice little reminder of our day out.
THE YARN
For this project, I have used Paintbox Cotton Aran because it’s hard-wearing, keeps its shape and it’s easy to wash! I picked myself up the 5 ball pack which was the perfect amount for this bag. It’s been one of my top yarns this year and I’ve found myself reaching for it for multiple projects, my Summer Breeze cushion being one of them. I went Blush Pink (654) because, well, it’s one of my favourites! Paintbox Cotton Aran currently available in a 5 pack which is perfect for this project.
MATERIALS and tools
Yarn: Paintbox Cotton Aran, 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 85m (93yds), Blush Pink 654 (5 balls)
Hook: 4.5mm (G)
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Gauge
5cm x 5cm = 7 stitches, 8 rows
Stitches
Chain(s): ch(s):Yarn over, pull through
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
sundown market bag PATTERN
Main Bag
Foundation: Chain 31
Row 1: Working into the spine of the chain dc in 2nd chain from hook and in each st across. 30 stitches.
Row 2-6: Ch 1 (does not class as a st here and throughout), turn, dc in first st and in each st across.
Row 7 (see images on page 6): Ch 6, turn, *dc in next st, ch 6; repeat from * to the end. Dc in last st.
Row 8-52: Ch 6, turn, dc in first ch-6 sp, *ch 6, dc in next ch-6 sp; repeat from * to the last ch-6. Dc in last ch-6 sp.
Row 53: Ch 1, turn. Dc in base of ch-1 and in each ch-6 sp to form 30 dc in total.
Row 54-58: Ch 1, turn. Dc in first st and across.
Working the edges
Rotate work so that you are working along the edge of Opening B of the main bag.
Row 1a: Ch 1, dc around post of rows 54-58, *dc in ch-6 sp, dc around post of dc; repeat from * until you reach Opening A. Dc around the post of rows 1-6 of Opening A.
Row 2a: Ch 1 and turn, dc in each st across.#
Tie off yarn. Sew in ends
Attach yarn to Row 1 of Opening A on the opposite side of the bag.
Rotate work so that you are working along the edge of the main bag.
Row 1b: Ch 1, dc around post of rows 1-6 of main bag, *dc in ch-6 sp, dc around post of dc; repeat from * until you reach Opening B. Dc around posts of 54-58 Opening B.
Row 2b: Ch 1 and turn, dc in each st across.
Tie off yarn. Sew in ends
I wanted to say a huge thank you to my pattern testers for this bag! They certainly chose some gorgeous colours!
@sweetnstitches @allymakesthings @confessionsofayarnaholic @lj_fibrearts @sewhooky
Corded Handles
You will need 2.
Handle attachment (a)
Leaving a long tail end of around 30 cm long, ch 7
Row 1: Working into the spine of the ch, dc in 2nd ch from hook andin each st across.
Row 2-8: Ch 1 and turn, dc in each st across. Do not tie off your yarn
We will now start working in continuous rounds. No need to count rounds here.
Handle Cord:ss In first dc to form a circle. Dc in each st around until your tube reaches 66cm. Do not tie off your yarn.
Handle attachment (b)
Row 1:Ch 1 and turn. Dc in next 6 sts.
Row 2-8: Ch 1 and turn, dc in each st across.
Tie off yarn leaving a long tail of around 30cm.
Assembly
Place handle attachment A on the outside of the bag over bag opening A (see diagram on page 5) and sew on securely using back stitch.
Place handle attachment B on the outside of the bag over bag opening B (see diagram on page 5) and sew on securely using back stitch.
Repeat for the other handle. Sew in Ends
PIN FOR LATER
Video Tutorials
You can find the assisting video tutorials in both right and left handed versions for:
Part One
Part Two
Why not make a matching crochet pouch perfect to fit your phone or sunglasses. Click here for the pattern.
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16 Comments
Sarah Furlong
May 19, 2020 at 8:13 pmWritten pattern has a section missing!
BellaCocoTeam
May 20, 2020 at 1:50 pmHi Sarah can you please tell me what section you think is missing 🙂
Michele McChesney
June 27, 2020 at 9:41 amThe missing section in your written pattern above where you crochet twice along the sides cinching in the “bag” section.
BellaCocoTeam
July 2, 2020 at 9:14 amThis has now been updated 🙂
Amy Hughes
July 1, 2020 at 3:17 pmIt is the part after row 58, it jumps straight to the handles. The written pattern is missing the pattern for the stitches around the side of the bag that is shown in the video. 🙂
BellaCocoTeam
July 2, 2020 at 9:14 amThank you for bringing this to my attention this has now been updated 🙂
Amy
June 23, 2020 at 3:56 pmIt skips from row 58 to the handles, missing out the stitching around the edges of bag 🙂
BellaCocoTeam
July 2, 2020 at 9:14 amThis has now been updated 🙂
Jessica Lim
June 26, 2020 at 3:58 pmThe sides of the main bag is missing. The DC back and forth
BellaCocoTeam
July 2, 2020 at 8:00 amHi Jessica I’m not sure what your query is as their are no sides to the bag? Can you let me know exactly what it is you think is missing as we have checked the pattern and it all seems to be correct 🙂
Lauren Lesley
March 3, 2021 at 2:37 pmI am struggling with doing the sides. Do I knot one side off to start the other? How do I go from one side to the other side?
BellaCocoTeam
March 5, 2021 at 8:05 pmHi Lauren When you are working the edges you should tie off your yarn once you have completed the first side and then attach it ready to begin the other side. I like to tie my yarn on and then secure it by pulling it through and making a slip stitch
Cammie Rodriguez
July 4, 2021 at 8:37 amWhat is the approximate, if not definite measurements, of one side of the bag in inches? I feel that mind is a bit short so far since I used a hook that’s a size smaller than the yarn recommended.
BellaCocoTeam
July 5, 2021 at 6:16 pmHi Cammie
If you pop over to my blog you can find more details on the bag including gauge: https://blog.bellacococrochet.com/sundown-market-bag-free-pattern/ You need to work seven stitches and eight rows over a 5cm x 5cm swatch to match the sizing
CandiceZ
January 14, 2022 at 6:40 pmThis has been on my list a long time of crochet adventures and I did it! I made it with the new rainbow yarn doughnuts that they sell and looks fun. Mine is just smaller because I apparently crochet in miniature. Maybe it’s hand size or tension lol. It was super approachable when I did it even though at first seemed really intimidating. Thanks!!!
BellaCocoTeam
January 14, 2022 at 9:47 pmYou are very welcome 🙂