The Cherry Blossom Market Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

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Soft, airy, and inspired by the delicate beauty of spring blooms, the Cherry Blossom Crochet Market Bag is a practical project with an elegant, handmade feel. Worked in the round from the bottom up, this bag grows quickly and seamlessly, making it both enjoyable and satisfying to crochet. The star of the design is a simple flower mesh stitch that creates an open, lightweight fabric while remaining sturdy enough for everyday use.

With an easy two-round repeat, this pattern is approachable for adventurous beginners and relaxing for experienced crocheters looking for a mindful make. Whether you’re heading to the farmers market, packing a library bag, or just want a reusable tote with a floral touch, the Cherry Blossom Market Bag blends function and beauty in a design you’ll reach for again and again.

Materiels:

Hook: Prym Crochet Hook G/4mm

Yarn: 1 Skein Lion Brand Re-Spun Boun Bundle Yarn

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Yarn Information

The Blossom Market Bag is made using Lion Brand Re-Spun, a 100% recycled polyester yarn created from recycled plastic bottles. This eco-friendly yarn is lightweight yet durable, making it an excellent choice for a reusable market bag that can handle everyday wear. Re-Spun has a smooth texture with a soft hand and beautiful stitch definition, allowing the floral mesh pattern to shine while maintaining strength and structure. It is also easy to care for, adding to the bag’s practicality for regular use.

Colours Featured: Alpine and Partchment 

Finished size:

Height: 12.5"

Width: 11.5"

Handles: 7"

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Free Pattern Instructions

Abreviations

• ch - chain

• ch-4 sp - chain-4 space

• rnd - round

• rep - repeat

• sc - single crochet

• sk - skip

• sl st - slip stitch

• st(s) - stitch(es)

• tr - treble crochet

• 2-tr cl - 2 treble crochet cluster

Special Stitches

2-tr cl (2 Treble Crochet Cluster):

Yarn over twice, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops) twice, leaving the last loop on the hook; yarn over twice, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Bag Instructions

5, sl st to first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring. Sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 24 dc

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 36 dc

Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 48 dc

Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 60 dc

Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 4 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 72 dc

Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 5 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 84 dc

Round 8: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 96 dc

Round 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 7 dc, 2 dc in next st around. Sl st to join. 108 dc

Round 10: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 108 dc

Round 11: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 108 dc

ch at the beginning of the round does not count as a st for the remainder of the pattern

Round 12: Ch 3, 2-tr cl in first st, ch 4, 2-tr cl in next st, sk 4 sts, * 2-tr cl in next st, ch 4, 2-tr cl in next st, sk 4 sts; rep from * to end of rnd, sl st to join.

Round 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sl st to join.

Round 14:  Ch 3 *[2-tr cl, ch 4, 2-tr cl] between the 2 sc of previous rnd, sk ch-4 sp; rep from * around, sl st to join.

Round 15: Ch 1, * sc in first st, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sl st to join.

Round 16: Ch 3 * [2-tr cl, ch 4, 2-tr cl] between the 2 sc of previous rnd, sk ch-4 sp; rep from *around, sl st to join.

Round 17:Ch 1, * sc in first st, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sl st to join.

Round 18: Ch 3 * [2-tr cl, ch 4, 2-tr cl] between the 2 sc of previous rnd, sk ch-4 sp; rep from  *around, sl st to join.

Round 19: Ch 1, * sc in first st, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sl st to join.

Round 20: Ch 3 * [2-tr cl, ch 4, 2-tr cl] between the 2 sc of previous rnd, sk ch-4 sp; rep from  *around, sl st to join.

Round 21: Ch 1, * sc in first st, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sl st to join.

Round 22:  Ch 3 * [2-tr cl, ch 4, 2-tr cl] between the 2 sc of previous rnd, sk ch-4 sp; rep from  *around, sl st to join.

Round 23:Ch 1, * sc in first st, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ch 4, sk 4 sts, sl st to join.

Round 24: Ch 3 * [2-tr cl, ch 4, 2-tr cl] between the 2 sc of previous rnd, sk ch-4 sp; rep from  *around, sl st to join.

Round 35: Ch 1, sc first st, 4 sc work into the ch 4 sp, sc next 2 sts rep from around, sc last st. sl st to join. 108 sc

Round 36: Ch 1, sc each st around. Sl st to join. 108 sc

Round 37 (Handle placement): Ch 1, sc in next 14 sts, ch 60, skip next 25 sts, sc in next 29 sts, ch 60, skip next 25 sts, sc in last 15 sts. Sl st to join. 58 sc worked, 69 ch made

Round 38: Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch around. Sl st to join. 127 sc

Round 39: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. 127 sc

Round 40 (Finishing round): Sl st in each st around for a neat edge. Fasten off. 127 sl st

This pattern is for personal use only. You may not sell, copy or alter this pattern. You are more than welcome to sell your finished bags, ensuring you use your own photos and give credit to the creator of this pattern. 

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