Crochet produce bag pattern
Need a quick and useful crochet project for everyday errands? This crochet produce bag pattern makes a lightweight mesh bag with sturdy straps, perfect for groceries, farmers market trips, or handmade gifts. It’s beginner-friendly, reusable, and easy to toss in your bag before you head out.
Quick answer
This free crochet produce bag pattern is a beginner-friendly mesh bag with built-in straps. It measures about 16 inches long x 15 inches wide (40.5 cm x 38 cm) with a 9-inch strap drop (23 cm). The bag is quick to make, lightweight, and great for holding fruits, vegetables, yarn, or small market finds.
Why you’ll love this pattern
- Beginner-friendly: This pattern uses simple stitches and easy repeats.
- Reusable and practical: Use it for groceries, produce, farmers markets, or everyday errands.
- Lightweight mesh design: The open stitch pattern keeps the bag light but roomy.
- Giftable: It makes a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves useful crochet projects.
- Easy to carry: The straps give the bag a comfortable 9-inch strap drop.
Crochet produce bag pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This crochet produce bag pattern uses simple stitches and easy repeats.
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm) — used to create the lightweight mesh fabric
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — approximately 4 oz / 113 g
- Yarn needle — for weaving in the ends
- Scissors — to cut the yarn
- Stitch markers — optional, for marking stitches or tracking rounds
Best yarn for this crochet produce bag
Cotton yarn is a great choice for this crochet produce bag because it is sturdy, washable, and works well for reusable bags. Worsted weight cotton will give the bag a strong but flexible feel, while still keeping the mesh design lightweight and easy to carry.
Finished size
The finished crochet produce bag measures approximately 16 inches long x 15 inches wide (40.5 cm x 38 cm), not including the straps. Because of the open mesh design, the body of the bag will have some stretch when items are added.
The straps have a 9-inch strap drop (23 cm). They will also stretch a bit with use, making the bag easy to carry by hand or over your arm.
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this pattern.
Crochet abbreviations
- tr = treble crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch-sp = chain space
Pattern notes
- The bag is worked in the round.
- The beginning ch 3 does not count as a stitch.
- For the mesh rounds, join each round to the first ch-4 space made that round.
- For the single crochet rounds, join to the first sc.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Crochet produce bag pattern instructions
Ready to make your bag? Follow the crochet produce bag pattern instructions below to create a lightweight mesh bag with sturdy straps, perfect for groceries, market trips, and everyday use.
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 3, (tr, ch 4) 6 times, join with a slip stitch to the first ch-4 sp. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 3, (tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4) in each ch-4 space 6 times, join. (12 tr stitches)
Round 3: Ch 3, [(tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4) in first ch-4 space, (tr, ch 4) in next ch-4 space] 6 times, join. (18 tr stitches)
Round 4: Ch 3, [(tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4) in next ch-4 space, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 2 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (24 tr stitches)
Round 5: Ch 3, [(tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4) in next ch-4 space, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 3 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (30 tr stitches)
Round 6: Ch 3, [(tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4) in next ch-4 space, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 4 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (36 tr stitches)
Round 7: Ch 3, [(tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4) in next ch-4 space, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 5 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (42 tr stitches)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 3, (tr, ch 4) in each ch-4 space around, join. (42 tr stitches)
Round 24: Ch 3, [(tr2tog, ch 4) over the next 2 ch-4 spaces, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 5 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (36 tr stitches)
Round 25: Ch 3, [(tr2tog, ch 4) over the next 2 ch-4 spaces, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 4 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (30 tr stitches)
Round 26: Ch 3, [(tr2tog, ch 4) over the next 2 ch-4 spaces, (tr, ch 4) in each of the next 3 ch-4 spaces] 6 times, join. (24 tr stitches)
Round 27: Ch 1, 4 sc in each ch-4 space, join. (92 sc stitches)
Round 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (92 sc stitches)
Rounds 29-30: Repeat round 27. (92 sc stitches)
You will now make the straps.
Round 31: Ch 1, sc 9, ch 70 and skip over 28 sts, sc in next 18 sts, ch 70 and skip over 28 sts, sc in last 9 sts, join. (36 sc stitches + 140 chains)
Round 32: Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch around, join. (176 sc stitches)
Rounds 33 & 34: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (176 sc stitches)
Finishing
Weave in all of the ends using a yarn needle.
Frequently asked questions
Is this crochet produce bag beginner-friendly?
Yes, this pattern is beginner-friendly. It uses simple stitches and an easy mesh repeat, making it a great project if you want to practice working in the round.
What can I use this crochet produce bag for?
You can use this bag for fruits, vegetables, farmers market trips, small groceries, yarn, or everyday items. It is lightweight but roomy.
Is this bag reusable?
Yes, this crochet produce bag is reusable. It’s a nice handmade alternative to plastic produce bags and can be used again and again.
What does the 176 single crochet stitch count mean?
The 176 sc stitches are worked around the top edge of the bag. This helps make the opening stronger and gives the straps a sturdy base.
Does the finished size include the straps?
The bag measures about 16 inches long x 15 inches wide (40.5 cm x 38 cm) not including the straps. The straps have a 9-inch strap drop (23 cm).
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— Melissa