Get an alternative to plastic shopping bags by creating these reusable crochet bags with a free pattern. For this, you require nylon yarn or whatever you want to use with US crochet terminology. Additionally, use a 1.4mm crochet hook with a 10cm gauge to make these reusable bags effortlessly. Luckily! You can make these bags in different sizes, colors, and combinations according to your needs. ravelry
Granny's Shopping Bag
This free crochet shopping bag pattern is ideal for those looking to replace their non-eco friendly plastic shopping bag with a handmade, crochet market bag. This Granny Stitch crochet project uses self striping yarn, so the colours really show themselves off to full effect. This pattern is beginner friendly featuring only the basic crochet stitches and the ever popular Granny Stitch - my favourite! I made my Granny's Shopping Bag using Caron Cotton Cakes in shade Garden Oasis and I love the colours. They really remind me of hazy summer days spent shopping for Knick Knacks - and I can fit plenty inside this market bag!
Reusable Giftbag
Use your crochet skills to work up this nifty Crochet Reusable Giftbag. You can use it to go grocery shopping or you can fill it with goodies to give as a gift. The handle is sturdy for carrying and looks cute with a little bow accent. An entire bottle fits inside and is just the right size for all of your gift bag needs.
Round Bottom Cotton Shopping Bag
Looking to "go green" this year? Check out this Round Bottom Cotton Shopping Bag. Instead of wasting plastic bags, work up this crocheted bag and reuse it every time you go shopping. It's an easy crochet pattern that uses single and double crochet allowing you to work it up quickly.
Crochet Produce Bag
Make a reusable bag for yourself or someone who wants to go green with this handy produce bag crochet pattern. This is great to use while shopping for groceries because you can re-use it each time you visit the store. The soft and open design expands to hold most fruits and vegetables while keeping them in your sight.
This simple crochet produce bag is also perfect for trips to the farmer's market during the summer because it's lightweight and compactable when empty. The best thing about this crochet bag is that you only need one skein of yarn to complete it. Use any color worsted weight yarn you want to work up this crocheted bag.
Crochet Reusable Shopping Bag
"I hate plastic bags from the grocery store or other retail shops! I try my best to recycle and reuse, but they still drive me crazy. I have started carrying a bigger purse and if I make a small purchase, I just stuff it in there rather than take another bag."
