Product Description
I wanted to make a basic market bag that has a modern design. While in Paris a couple of years ago, my husband and I accidentally took a market bag home from the store (our great international caper). Rather than using that classic design, I decided to make the handle a bit more like a purse’s shoulder strap, since that’s the way I prefer to carry my market bag at the farmer’s market. I think it turned out exactly the way I envisioned it – still classically French in the body, but with a modern touch. The bag is named for the first farmer’s market I ever visited, the Decatur Farmer’s Market.
Decatur Market Bag by Cozy and Cheer
Project Overview
The Decatur Market Bag is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Cozy and Cheer. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a practical and stylish market bag suitable for shoppers and everyday use. The design combines simple construction with accessible crochet techniques, making it an ideal project for those new to crochet or seeking a quick, satisfying make.
What Is Being Made
This pattern creates a functional market bag—a versatile tote-style bag perfect for carrying groceries, farmers market purchases, or everyday items. The finished bag offers practical storage capacity while maintaining a lightweight, portable design suitable for regular use.
Crochet Techniques Used
The Decatur Market Bag employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters. The pattern utilizes basic stitch construction and shaping methods that build foundational crochet skills while producing a wearable, functional finished object. The straightforward approach makes this project accessible to those learning core crochet fundamentals.
Stitches Used
- Chain (CH) – Used for foundation and structural elements
- Single Crochet (SC) – Provides dense, tight fabric construction
- Double Crochet (DC) – Creates the primary fabric with a balanced drape and structure
- Treble Crochet (TR) – Adds textural variation and lighter fabric areas
- Slip Stitch (SS) – Used for joining rounds and finishing edges
Materials and Tools
This pattern calls for Caron Cotton Cakes yarn in the Aqua Breeze colorway, requiring approximately 410 yards of worsted weight yarn. The cotton fiber composition makes this bag breathable and suitable for warm weather use. Crafters will need a Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors for finishing.
Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 11 stitches by 6 rows of double crochet equals 4 inches by 4 inches. Achieving proper gauge ensures the finished bag reaches the intended dimensions and maintains appropriate fabric structure and drape.
Skill Level
Rated as a beginner difficulty project, the Decatur Market Bag is designed for crocheters with basic stitch knowledge. The pattern's straightforward construction and use of fundamental stitches make it an excellent choice for those building their crochet repertoire or seeking a quick, rewarding project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Cozy and Cheer |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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