Free Pattern: The Celestial Pentagonal Mesh Market Bag

Introduction

Dive into the cosmos with this Celestial Pentagonal Mesh Market Bag, featuring a unique starry design that captures the essence of the night sky. This bag is perfect for carrying your essentials with a touch of celestial elegance. Whether you're heading to the grocery store or the beach, this lightweight yet durable bag will be your go-to accessory. Let’s get started on creating your very own cosmic masterpiece!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight cotton yarn in midnight blue, silver, and deep purple
• Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochets (dc) and 7 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Base of the Bag

1. Round 1: With midnight blue yarn, make a magic ring. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 9 double crochets into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 10 double crochets.
2. Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 20 double crochets.
3. Round 3: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 30 double crochets.
4. Round 4: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 40 double crochets.
5. Round 5: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 50 double crochets.
6. Round 6: Switch to silver yarn. Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 60 double crochets.
7. Round 7: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 5 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 70 double crochets.
8. Round 8: Switch to deep purple yarn. Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 6 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 80 double crochets.
9. Round 9: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 7 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 90 double crochets.
10. Round 10: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 8 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 100 double crochets.
11. Rounds 11-20: Continue in the established pattern, increasing 10 stitches each round. Alternate colors every two rounds.

Creating the Mesh Body

21. Round 21: Switch to midnight blue yarn. Chain 3, *skip 1 stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch.
22. Rounds 22-30: Repeat Round 21.

Finishing the Bag

31. Round 31: Switch to silver yarn. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
32. Round 32: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.

Creating the Handles

1. With deep purple yarn, chain 80. Attach to the opposite side of the bag.
2. Single crochet in each chain across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own Celestial Pentagonal Mesh Market Bag. This bag not only serves a practical purpose but also showcases your creativity and skill. Enjoy using it for your shopping trips or as a stylish accessory for your outings!