Basketweave Market Bag Crochet Pattern

Looking for a stylish and sturdy bag to carry all your market finds? The Basketweave Market Bag Crochet Pattern is the perfect mix of texture and function! This crochet pattern uses the classic basketweave stitch to create a durable, eye-catching tote that’s great for everything from grocery runs to beach days. With its roomy size and comfy straps, it’s sure to become your go-to bag all season long. Whether you’re new to textured stitches or just love a fun and practical project, this pattern is a must-try!

Choosing Your Yarn

For this bag, I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton. It’s a nice and sturdy cotton so it minimizes the amount of stretchiness in the straps. Another great cotton yarn to use it Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for market bags because it’s strong, durable, and holds its shape well—even with heavy items. It’s also breathable and machine washable, making it perfect for everyday use. Plus, cotton’s natural texture adds great definition to stitches like the basketweave, giving your bag a clean and sturdy finish. Any worsted weight cotton yarn would work for this bag pattern.

The Basketweave Stitch

The basketweave stitch is a textured crochet technique that mimics the look of woven fabric, created by alternating front and back post double crochet stitches. It adds a thick, sturdy feel that’s perfect for projects like market bags, where durability and structure are key. The rich texture not only looks beautiful but also adds strength and dimension to your finished piece.

Making the Bag

This market bag begins with a sturdy single crochet base, worked in continuous rounds to create an oblong shape that gives the bag a roomy, functional bottom. The body of the bag is then built up using the basketweave stitch, adding texture and structure. To finish, a few rounds of single crochet give the top a clean edge, and the straps are crocheted directly onto the bag using single crochets in the round for a seamless and strong finish.

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Basketweave Market Bag Crochet Pattern

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Materials
3 skeins Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in Soft Ecru (any worsted weight cotton)
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
2 stitch markers

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sm – stitch marker
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet

· Written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· The pattern is made as one entire piece starting at the bottom with joined rounds

Approx. Finished Size (not including strap) 13” x 12.5”

BASKETWEAVE MARKET BAG CROCHET PATTERN

ch 33

Round 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across to the last, 3 sc in the last ch, place a stitch marker in the middle of these 3 stitches, working on the other side of the chain, sc in each ch across to last, 2 sc in last, place a stitch marker in last stitch, join to first sc with sl st (66 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each stitch to first sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc across to next sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, join to first sc with sl st (70 sc)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each stitch to first sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc across to next sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc in last stitch, join to first sc with sl st (74 sc)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in each stitch to first sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc across to next sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc in remaining stitches, join to first sc with sl st (78 sc)

Round 5 – 7: repeat round 4, each round increases by 4 stitches

Round 8 – 10: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st (90 sc)

Round 11: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (90 dc)

Round 12 – 14: ch 2, *fpdc in 3 stitches, bpdc in 3 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join to first fpdc with sl st (90)

Round 15 – 17: ch 2, *bpdc in 3 stitches, fpdc in 3 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join to first bpdc with sl st (90)

Round 18 – 35: repeat rounds 12 – 17

Round 36 – 39: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st (90 sc)

The straps are made in the next round. To make the strap longer or shorter, add or take out chains.

Round 40: ch 1, sc in 15 stitches, ch 50, skip 15 stitches, sc in next 30 stitches, ch 50, skip 15 stitches, sc in remaining 15 stitches (60 sc)

Round 41: ch 1, sc in each stitch and ch around, join to first sc with sl st  (160 sc)

Round 42 – 43: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st (160 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

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