My favorite thing about big tote bags is they can be used for pretty much anything. This Mediterranean Market Tote (named after the beautiful, bold colors) can be used as a grocery bag at the farmer's market, or carried as an over-sized purse. This particular crochet bag pattern calls for 7 different colors, but if you skip the stripes, you can make it using only 3 skeins of yarn. If you do crochet the stripes, you'll only need less than 50 yards of each color, so this crochet tote is also a great stash buster project, too.
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Crochet tote bag pattern, reusable grocery handbag, raffia carryall purse
Crochet tote bag pattern, reusable grocery handbag, raffia carryall purse
1 Skein Farmer's Market Bag
Don't go to farmers markets without a tote of your own - make sure to bring along the 1 Skein Farmer's Market Bag. In the designer's own words, "this slouchy farmer's market bag is perfect for shopping and hauling all kinds of goodies! It only uses one skein of yarn and can be used countless times instead of those icky plastic bags that really hurt our planet. I recommend using a cotton yarn for durability but photographed is an acrylic (I Love This Yarn in Pasha). Hope you guys enjoy this one, don't forget to post as a project so I can see your beautiful bags!
The Ultimate Recycled Market Bag
The Ultimate Recycled Market Bag is the best thing you can take shopping. Because it is made of plarn, or cut up plastic grocery bags, you are still taking grocery sacks to the store with you. (Learn How to Make Plarn with the FaveCrafts video tutorial.) This way is just much greener and safer than using regular plastic bags and works well if you just want to run by the outdoor farmer's market. Be environment-friendly while you do your regular weekly shopping with this free crochet pattern that is the perfect recycled bag to use every single week.
Crochet Boho Grocery Bag
"Raise your hand if you love grocery shopping. Now, if you have your hand raised, can you go ahead and do my shopping too? I chuckle a little here because I'm not a fan of grocery shopping. Maybe with this Crochet Boho Grocery Bag, I would be a bit more excited to pick up fresh foods. Browsing the aisles when I don't have a huge list is enjoyable. Like when it's just for fun and a few snacks. This grocery bag is just perfect for small items."
Market Tote Bag Pattern
You'll never forget to bring your reusable bag to the grocery store ever again when you make this market tote bag. You'll be looking for more reasons to use this bag than just for carrying groceries when you finish it and realize how cute it is. Put your single crochet stitch to work to make the body of this crochet purse, and to make the strap, too. This bag is simple and easy to make, and looks great. You get to choose three of your favorite colors to complement each other or coordinate the bag to match the color you wear most often. Or get bold and pick a single color that pops.
