Stunning Crochet Market Bag Pattern With Bold Boho Vibes

Looking for a functional yet stylish crochet project? This crochet granny square market bag is the perfect blend of charm and practicality. Inspired by a sunflower motif, this bag uses 13 beautifully textured granny squares to create a versatile accessory that's great for shopping trips, beach days, or casual outings.

Crochet Market Bag

With a mix of puff, bobble, and textured stitches, it's ideal for crocheters wanting to explore dynamic techniques while crafting something useful. Customize it with your favorite color palette, and finish it off with sturdy I-cord straps for a handmade piece that’s as durable as it is eye-catching.

Materials Needed

Peaches & Cream cotton yarn
Colors: Dark brown, Bright yellow, Cream
4.0mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Granny Square Instructions (Make 13)

Center (Brown Yarn)

Create a magic circle.
Work 16 double crochets (DC) into the circle.
Pull the yarn tail to tighten the circle.
Join with a slip stitch.
Switch to yellow yarn.

Puff Stitch Layer (Yellow Yarn)

Create 16 puff stitches:
Yarn over (YO), insert hook, pull up a loop — repeat until you have 4 loops.
YO, pull through all loops on hook.
Chain 1.
Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.

Bobble Stitch Layer (Yellow Yarn)

Work 16 bobble stitches:
Yarn over, work 4 incomplete DCs in one stitch.
YO, pull through all loops.
Chain 2 after each bobble.
Join with a slip stitch.

Squaring the Circle (Cream Yarn)

Begin shaping the square with a combination of stitches:
Sides: Use DCs and half double crochets (HDC).
Corners:
3 treble crochets (TR), chain 2, 3 TR in same space.
Repeat pattern to form 4 corners and 4 sides.
Join with a slip stitch.

Optional Border (Cream Yarn)

Work 1 HDC in each stitch around.
At each corner:
HDC, chain 2, HDC in the same space.
Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.

Assembling the Bag

Create and lay out 13 granny squares.
Arrange them to form a rectangular bag shape, mimicking a sunflower layout if desired.
Join squares using slip stitches through both layers of adjoining squares.

Creating the Straps

Crochet two long I-cords for the straps.
Use a hook and yarn to make a sturdy cord (tutorial can be followed for technique).
Adjust the length based on personal preference.