Tuesday, May 27, 2008

JUNE - GO GREEN MARKET BAG





GO GREEN MARKET BAG

Paper or plastic? The answer is neither, GO GREEN by crocheting a reusable market bag. Would also make a great beach bag. What other uses can you think of? Instructions are included for over the shoulder straps, or a shorter version for over the arm.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Treble Crochet V stitch = treble, chain 1, treble (tr, ch 1, tr)
3. When working the joining slipstitch pull the stitch tight. That way you won’t be tempted to work into it next time around.
4. If your gauge is larger than stated, 5 ounces may not be enough to finish bag. So make your first one out of a 7 ounce skein.
5. Be sure to change to the H hook for working rounds 16-21, this gives your bag a stable top.
6. You can make the Go Green Market Bag without the CD, it will be less structured if you choose to leave it out.
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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 5 oz.
CD for base of bag
H (5.0mm) and J (6.0 mm) crochet hooks
Yarn needle for weaving ends

GAUGE: Rounds 1-6 = 6 inches, 4 Treble Crochet V sts = 4 inches

SIZE: 15 inches wide and 12 inches from base to upper edgeINSIDE BASE:

Round 1: With H hook, ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)


Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)


Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)


Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)

Fasten off, weave ends into back of work.

OUTSIDE BASE:

Round 1-4: Rep rounds 1 - 4 of inside base but DO NOT fasten off. Ch 1.

Round 5: Put both pieces together, wrong sides facing each other. Working through both layers; insert hook through same st as join and any st on the other layer, slipstitch.

Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts (first dc goes in join), 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Insert CD before closing. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 sts)

Round 6: Change to J hook. Ch 5, tr in join. *Skip 1 st, tr, ch1, tr all in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 4th ch of ch 5. (30 Treble Crochet V sts)

Rounds 7-15: Slipstitch into first ch space, ch 5, tr in same space. * Tr, ch1, tr in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 4th ch of ch 5. (30 Treble Crochet V sts)

Round 16: Change to H hook. Ch 1, sc in join. *Sc over ch 1 space, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, ending sc over ch 1, sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (90 sts)

Round 17: Ch 1 and sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (90 sts)

Round 18: Ch 1, sc in join and next 22 sts, ch 70 (40), skip 20 sts , being care not to twist the ch, sc in 25 sts, ch 70 (40), skip 20 sts, being careful not to twist the ch, sc in remaining sts. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts, but who’s counting?)

Rounds 19: Ch 1, sc in each sc and each ch around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts)

Rounds 20-21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (190 (130) sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.








// posted by Suzetta @ 6:37 PM
Comments:
I love this bag! I try to remember my cloth bags when I go to the store, but often leave them in the car during the struggle of getting my two year old out of the car seat and into the cart or stroller. I could fit several of these in my purse and have them with me at all times though, and that's just perfect! Now all I have to do is find time to make them - without the help of above mentioned two year old.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 7:27 PM
 
I love to make string bags, and I never thought to use a cd in the bottom! What an unique idea! Thanks for sharing your pattern! I will plan to work one up soon :)
# posted by Anonymous Laura : 4:36 PM
 
Thanks for sharing these directions! I've made hotpads out of the CDs before but this idea is fabulous. Guess what all the special people on my Christmas list will be getting?
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 2:06 PM
 
Awesome pattern and FAB idea on the base. Love this so much, I plan to make recyling bags out of them too! Thanks so much for sharing.
# posted by Blogger CryssyeR : 6:13 PM
 
I wanted to let you know how popular your bag is! I did get one made (despite the help of my two year old, LOL!) and took it to the grocery store Friday. The checker and sacker both loved it, and it holds more than any of the other bags I have too. Another gal who works at the store also does crafts and crochets and she loved it so much I printed off another copy of your fabulous pattern to give to her next time I go grocery shopping. I'll be making more of these for myself and to give to family members too.
# posted by Blogger Janelle : 8:38 PM
 
Thanks Janelle and everyone else who has siad they like the GGMB. I'm tickled pink it is so popular.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 8:48 PM
 
Hi Suzie: I just wanted to stop by & thank you for yet another wonderful pattern...I just finished making your V-stitched market bag & it came out great. I'll be posting pictures on my Ravelry account (karend325) if you'd like to see. Thanks again!
Karen D
# posted by Blogger KarenDCreations : 2:14 PM
 
I love this bag. I have made one with each length of handle. trying one out of cotton. love the rainbow one. would share pics but kids did something with batteries for camera.

kathy.
# posted by Anonymous adellec96075 : 9:38 PM
 
I love this bag- I've already made one out of worsted weight cotton (one of those huge spools) and a CD that came in a kid's meal...now I have at enough supplies to make at least 4 more so I can carry them for shopping.
Thanks for a great idea!
~Vivian
# posted by Blogger Vivian : 2:31 PM
 
Love the bag !
thanks for posting your directions.
I have made up a few by just messing around myself...
I love your choice of colors !
Keep 'em coming .
Lisa
# posted by Anonymous lisa : 9:06 PM
 
I love this pattern. It takes about 3 1/2 hours to make up. I have taught 2 of my daughters friends how to crochet using this pattern.

Also, I have fit 6 2liter sodas,an 8lb bag of chicken and other stuff in the spaces btwn the neck of the soda bottles.

I prefer the long handles.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 10:51 AM
 
I *love* this!
I'm making this for a Crochetville swap partner!

Thanks for an easy and earth-friendly idea!
# posted by Anonymous Jackie : 8:41 PM
 
Love this pattern...its working up so quickly and easily! My 8 year old niece runs a "go green" based website and blog...I'm making some for her to give away!
# posted by Anonymous Samantha : 1:38 PM
 
Hi Suzie! I just made your green market bag and it turned out great! Your instructions were right on and I never had a single problem figuring out the pattern. I made it with some left over ivory for I was afraid the pattern might be off as so many are off of the web. I'm so disappointed I didn't use my favorite variegated from the beginning. No worries - I'm going to make it now! Thank you for taking the time to document this pattern so well and for SHARING it with all of us!!!!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 8:25 AM
 
Thank you, I try not to have any errors in my patterns. Some of them a tester has tested before I post them. I appreciate my testers more than I can ever say.

If there are any errors or ambiguities I appreciate people letting me know so I can fix them.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 10:35 AM
 
That is Red Heart Super Saver in Mexicana. I love the way that yarn made up.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 7:47 PM
 
in round 6 what does "tr all in next st" mean? And I can't seem to get 30 treble V's on round 6? HELP PLEASE?!
# posted by Anonymous Taylor : 3:35 PM
 
There are 60 sts on round 5, on round 6 you are making a treble V st in every other stitch.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 5:40 PM
 
Suzie,

What a fabulous page. I love it. You go girl!!!

Ramona
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 2:01 PM
 
Hi, love this pattern but don't see the 2 handle instructions.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 5:47 PM
 
Handle instructions are in round 18.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 6:14 PM
 
Check out this amazing version of your bag pattern!!

http://thetanglednest.com/2009/03/transforming-refuse-sister-monikas-amazing-market-bag/
# posted by Blogger Tom : 1:34 PM
 
I love this bag. What yarn did you use for the rainbow bag. I want to make one just like it!! Thanks for posting this.
# posted by Blogger mushroommommy : 9:00 AM
 
The bag pictured was made with RHSS Mexicana. I love the the way it worked up.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 9:33 AM
 
I love this bag. I've already made one with cotton and I'm making another one. I was inspired by the rainbow and made one in my own rainbow colors. thanks for posting!
# posted by Blogger Jen : 12:30 PM
 
Love this! I like how the straps don't look too long like most of the other bag patterns I've been seeing.
# posted by Anonymous Tammy : 12:26 PM
 
Thank you so much for this awesome free pattern. my dh does all of the grocery shopping so I am making him a bunch of these bags. he wants me to make them twice as tall. i am just glad that he likes it. these bags will help me reduce the size of my stash that has gotten out of control.
# posted by Blogger Crystal : 1:09 PM
 
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