Decatur Market Bag

"I wanted to make a basic market bag that has a modern 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. This bag can be completed over a weekend. I used Caron Cotton Cakes, but any cotton (including dishcloth cottons) could be used for this project."

Difficulty LevelEasy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge11 stitches x 6 rows of DC = 4in x 4in

Materials List

• Caron Cotton Cakes
• H Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle