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accessories, crochet, crochet patterns, free crochet pattern, home, tutorial, women · April 7, 2020

Crochet Mesh Bag – free pattern

To add to my collection of reusable shopping bags, I decided to make a mesh one for produce!

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

I wanted it to be mesh, but a little sturdier and denser than most produce bags.

To add some structural interest, I decided to break it up into five pieces and then seam them together. Not only does it look cool, but it makes this project even more beginner friendly!

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

Did I mention it uses just chain, sc, dc, and hdc?… All stitches I teach in my Crochet Basics video tutorial series.

For most of my patterns, I work and rework the design before creating the final pattern. For this one though, I just sat down and started crocheting the picture I had in my head and it mostly worked out! Love it when that happens.

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

I think it’s a little long and deep, since it stretches out when you fill it. I can’t decide if I love that, because it can support long flower stems, or if I want to shorten my next bag by two rows.

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

I guess it comes down to preference, so I’ve included instructions for both options in this pattern.

One thing I do love, is the longer handles. No arm pit choking going on here!

MATERIALS

  • Category 4 or worsted weight yarn, about 250 yards*
  • J/10 or 6.00 mm hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

*I used Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn in worsted weight in putty mastic from my stash, originally from Michaels (they are still shipping right now during the Covid-19 restrictions!).

It’s also a great, washable yarn which is needed in our current virus conscious grocery situation!

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

GAUGE

3 x 3 inch square = 9 hdc x 8 rows of hdc

PATTERN AND TUTORIAL

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

FRONT/BACK + HANDLES

Make 2.

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

Row 1: Ch 70. Work hdc in second ch from hook. Hdc in each ch. (70, including skipped ch) – See #1

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch in the row. (70, including ch 1) – See #2

Row 3: Ch 1, work 11 hdc. Chain 10. Skip 46 stitches and connect ch to row by working hdc in last 12 stitches. (34, including ch 10) – See #3, 4, 5

Row 4: Ch 1, work 11 hdc. Work 11 hdc in ch space. Work hdc in next 12 stitches. (35) – See #6, 7

Row 5: Ch 1, work hdc in each stitch. (35) – See #12 (note how you need to work the last hdc in the top of the chain 2 from the previous row)

Rows 6-10: Repeat Row 5. – See #8

Row 11: Ch 2, dc, ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in next two stitches. *Ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * 9 more times. (35) – See #9, 10

Row 12: Ch 1. Hdc in each stitch and ch space. (35)

Repeat alternating between a mesh row (Row 11) and a hdc row (Row 12) nine to twelve more times. – See #13

Rows 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 (stop here for shorter bag), 31, 33: Repeat Row 11.

Rows 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 (stop here for shorter bag) 32, 34: Repeat Row 12.

Tie off. Don’t weave in ends until after you seam the bag together. – See #14

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

SIDE PANELS

Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 14, hdc in second ch from hook and in each ch for the rest of the row. (14, including skipped ch)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch. (14)

Rows 3 – 10: Repeat Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 2, dc, ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in next two stitches. *Ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. (14, ch 2 as one stitch and single chains)

Row 12: Ch 1. Hdc in each stitch and ch space. (14)

Repeat alternating between a mesh row (Row 11) and a hdc row (Row 12) nine to twelve more times.

Rows 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 (stop here for shorter bag), 31, 33: Repeat Row 11.

Rows 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 (stop here for shorter bag) 32, 34: Repeat Row 12.

Tie off. Don’t weave in ends until after you seam the bag together.

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

BOTTOM PANEL

Row 1: Ch 35, hdc in second ch from hook. Hdc in each ch in row. (35)

Row 2: Ch 2, dc, ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in next two stitches. *Ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * 9 more times. (35, including ch 2 as one stitch and single chains)

Row 3: Ch 1. Hdc in each stitch and ch space. (35)

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3.

Row 8: Repeat Row 2.

Row 9: Repeat Row 3.

Tie off. Don’t weave in ends until after you seam the bag together.

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

Seaming Bag Together

Photos 1 + 2 + 4: Align a side panel along one of the tall sides of one of the front/back pieces. Insert your hook through both layers at the end of one side. Work a sc stitch. Then work a sc through the sides of each hdc and dc stitch until the sides are sewn together. Tie off.

Photo 3 + 4: Repeat for the other side panel.

Photo 5: Attach the other front/back piece to the other side of the side panels.

Photo 6: Seam the bottom panel in place.

Weave in all ends. Done!

Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com
Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com
Crochet Mesh Bag - free pattern! // www.deliacreates.com

For more crochet bag patterns, check out these projects.

From left to right: Sturdy Market Tote free pattern, leather strap crocheted tote free pattern, two toned tote free pattern.

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  1. Michelle says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    This is such a cute bag and looks easy to make! I’ll have to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      May 21, 2020 at 12:03 PM

      Thanks Michelle! <3

      Reply
  2. Chrissy says

    May 22, 2020 at 9:09 AM

    I love the bag, but I love your shoes even more!! Can you share the details on them?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      July 13, 2020 at 11:26 AM

      Oh thanks! They’re from Target last year. They are FreePeople knock offs.

      Reply
  3. Daphne Mulonde says

    February 2, 2021 at 5:00 AM

    You are the best

    Reply

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