Farmer’s Market Ready! Sturdy Bottom Mesh Market Tote Pattern

Crochet your own stylish and functional farmers’ market tote with this easy DIY pattern! Perfect for carrying fresh produce, this lightweight yet sturdy mesh bag is a must-have for market trips.

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 300-350 yards)
  
• Crochet hook (size H/8 – 5mm)
  
• Scissors
  
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
  

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• ch = chain
  
• st = stitch
  
• sl st = slip stitch
  
• sc = single crochet
  
• hdc = half double crochet
  
• dc = double crochet
  
• sk = skip
  

Instructions:

Step 1: Sturdy Base (Oval Bottom)

1. Foundation: Ch 31.
   
2. Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (30 hdc). Work 3 hdc in last ch, turn to work along the other side of the chain, hdc in each st across, and 3 hdc in last st. Join with sl st to first hdc. (Total: 66 hdc)
   
3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, placing 2 sc in each of the three corner stitches on both ends. Join with sl st. (Total: 72 sc)
   
4. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (Total: 72 sc)
   
5. Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join.
   

Note: You can repeat additional rounds to make a deeper solid base before starting the mesh sides.

Step 2: Mesh Body

1. Round 5: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st around. Join with sl st into the 3rd ch of starting ch-4.
   
2. Round 6-20 (or desired height): Sl st into next ch-1 space. Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space around. Join with sl st.
   

Step 3: Sturdy Top Edge

1. Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.
   
2. Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
   

Step 4: Handles

1. Round 23: Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, ch 50 (handle), sk next 12 sts, sc in next 24 sts, ch 50 (second handle), sk next 12 sts, sc to end. Join.
   
2. Round 24: Sc in each st and along each handle chain to reinforce. Join.
   
3. Fasten off, weave in ends.
   

Customization Options:

• Add reinforced handles by working extra rows of sc.
  
• Create a striped design by changing colors every few rows.
  
• Attach a small inside pocket for keys or a wallet.