Sundown Market Bag FREE Pattern

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This free Sundown Market Bag pattern with assisting video tutorials is 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.

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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.

Supplies

Yarn: Paintbox Cotton Aran, 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 85m (93yds), Blush Pink 654 (5 balls) 

Hook: 4.5mm (G)

Scissors

Darning needle

Want to save or print this pattern? The 6-page ad-free PDF pattern contains additional diagrams and photos to help with the construction of the bag. Find it HERE

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.

Patterns

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.

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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

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Video Tutorials

You can find the assisting video tutorials in both right and left handed versions for PART ONE

Photography by: Nicola White, Bunny and Blossom Photography

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