Losse Market Bag

Losse Market Bag by K.A.M.E. Crochet

Project Overview

The Losse Market Bag is an intermediate-level crochet project designed by K.A.M.E. Crochet (Krisztina Anna Matejcsok-Edomer). This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a practical, spacious market bag suitable for shopping, storage, or everyday carrying. The finished bag offers generous dimensions with a body height of 13.5 inches (34 centimeters) without the handle, expanding to 22.5 inches (57 centimeters) when the handle is included, and a width of 11 inches (28 centimeters).

Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements

Classified as advanced beginner to intermediate, this pattern is ideal for crocheters who have mastered fundamental techniques and are ready to tackle projects with moderate complexity. The pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet stitches and the ability to follow multi-step instructions while maintaining consistent tension and stitch counts.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The Losse Market Bag requires approximately 130 grams (430 meters or 470 yards) of DK weight yarn. The designer recommends using 100% cotton or cotton DK blend yarns for optimal drape and durability in a market bag application. The pattern accommodates both single-color and two-color options. For a two-color version, you will need 95 grams (314 meters or 343 yards) of the primary color and 35 grams (116 meters or 127 yards) of a contrasting color. The designer used Alize Cotton Gold Batik in colorway 4530 paired with Paintbox Yarns cotton DK in Dusty rose for the pictured version.

Tools and Notions: A 4 mm (size G) crochet hook is required for working with DK weight yarn at the appropriate gauge. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting yarn, and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping sections.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This market bag project incorporates essential crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches to build the bag body and handle. The construction method creates a structured, functional bag with adequate capacity for market shopping or everyday storage. The two-color option adds visual interest and demonstrates color-changing techniques within a single project.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch list is referenced in the pattern documentation, the Losse Market Bag employs core crochet stitches appropriate for creating a sturdy, wearable market bag. Crafters should be prepared to work with standard crochet stitches and maintain consistent tension throughout the project to achieve the specified finished dimensions.

Pattern Format and Usage

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file for personal and non-commercial use. The pattern and all associated photographs are the property of K.A.M.E. Crochet and are protected by copyright. Crafters may create finished products from this pattern and are encouraged to sell finished items while crediting K.A.M.E. Crochet when possible. The pattern may not be altered, reproduced, or sold in any form.