DIY Mesh Bags Pattern

Description

We love a mesh market bag. It’s just the right tool for toting so many things, from fresh vegetables to yarn (of course!) to vacation miscellany. But sometimes, it’s not quite the right size, or the handles require more hands than we have. Here we present patterns for three totes: a tote with shoulder straps for hands-free toting, a beach tote styled after the classic market tote, and a water bottle bag with cross-body strap. All the bags share a mesh stitch pattern. Each bag is a different size, and if you’re not quite content with the sizes given, each pattern includes directions for altering the size to suit you. Crochet your bag your way!

Backpack Tote
Finished Size: 12″ wide and 131/2″ long, laying flat; straps: 1″ wide and 22″ long.
Yarn: Omega Sinfonia (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (100% cotton_
Yarn Weight: 218 yd [199 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]: #869 gold (A); #886 gray (B), 1 skein each.
Hook: Size H/8 (5mm).
Notions: Yarn needle; 2 beads (with large holes); 1/3 yd cotton lining fabric (optional).
Gauge: Two 4-dc groups and ch-5 sps and 10 rows = 4″ in patt.

Beach Tote:
Finished Size: 12 1/2″ wide and 16″ tall; 9″ bottom diameter; handle: 1 1/4″ wide and 25″ long.
Yarn: Omega Sinfonia (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (100% cotton)
Yarn Weight: 218 yd [199 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]: #886 gray (A), 2 skeins; #864 lt rose (B), 1 skein.
Hook: Sizes H/8 (5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm).
Notions: Yarn needle; large jewelry pendant for embellishment.
Gauge: Rnds 1–5 = 41/2″ diameter with smaller hook.

Water Bottle Cozy
Finished Size: 7 3/4″ tall and 10″ around; 3 1/2″ bottom diameter; strap: 44″ long.
Yarn: Omega Sinfonia (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (100% cotton)
Yarn Weight: 218 yd [199 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]: #886 gray (A); #864 lt rose (B); #869 gold (C), 1 skein each.
Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm).
Notions: Yarn needle.
Gauge: Rnds 1–3 = 23/4″ diameter.

Originally Published: Crochetscene 2015 (Interweave, 2015).