Easy Market/Tote Bag
This quick and easy crochet project makes an ideal scrap buster and a perfect gift for an eco conscious friend, (or one who could be!). It is made using either 2 strands of double knitting or chunky yarn. It is slightly stretchy and very strong as the straps are not only crocheted in one piece, but also reinforced to ensure it doesn't break carrying the weight of groceries. It is very large, measuring 17 inches tall without including the straps. Folding up quite small for the large capacity makes it ideal for popping in your handbag or car for days when you forget to bring a bag.
You will need
9mm crochet hook
Chunky yarn or 2 strands of double knitting held together
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and reinforcing the straps
Chain 33
Round 1) Double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, double crochet in each chain to end, 4 double crochet in end chain, then double crochet in the underside of the chain, slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 2-20) Now working in continuous rounds, double crochet in each stitch.
Round 21) (No longer working in continuous rounds), Chain 2, double crochet in 8 stitches, *chain 52, double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each remaining chain, then 3 double crochet in end chain and double crochet in the underside of each chain, chain 2 and slip stitch to the original chain stitch to create a rounded end. Skip 14 stitches, double crochet in 17 stitches then repeat from * to *. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Reinforce the straps by making a few stitches between the strap and stitch it is connected to, before securely fastening off.
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