There’s nothing like having your own shopping bag, so check out this absolutely precious project from K.A.M.E. Crochet! The Sakura Market Bag delights with its stylish look and mandala decorative motif on the bottom. It is very easy to make, which means every crocheter can give it a go. The two long ears make it very comfortable to hold, no matter the distance you have to walk.
What Yarn Should I Use for This Crochet Market Bag?
A DK yarn will produce a nice, lightweight fabric, but durable enough to hold your groceries. Make sure to pair it with a 4 mm crochet hook or any other hook that allows you to meet the gauge if you want your project to be the same size.
The sample seen in the photos was made with Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, a durable 100% cotton yarn available in beautiful solid shades. The color scheme of the Sakura Market Bag depends really on your choice. You can follow one of the proposed colorways by the designer or go for your own shade selection.
Stitches Used In the Sakura Market Bag Pattern
You will work this crochet bag pattern in the round using basic stitches like single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet, as well as shells and post stitches. It’s a great opportunity for you to enrich your set of learned stitches while working on a beautiful and functional project. The pattern comes with both charts and written instructions.
Can I Make the Bag Larger or Smaller?
The original design lets you create a bag that is 32 cm /12.75″ tall without handles. An accessory of this size can easily hold your daily groceries.
Need an ultra-spacious crochet market bag for your big shopping trips? You can increase the size of this project by switching to a thicker yarn and a larger hook. Another option is to add or reduce the number of rounds, depending on whether you want the bag to be bigger or smaller.
