Seaside Drift Crochet Market Net Free Pattern

Seaside Drift Crochet Market Net Free Pattern

Introduction

Capture the essence of a breezy coastal day with the Seaside Drift Market Net. This unique design combines airy textures and ocean-inspired motifs for a stylish and functional accessory. Perfect for carrying your market finds or beach essentials, this crochet pattern is designed with beginners in mind, ensuring you can recreate this beautiful piece at home with ease.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in seafoam green and sandy beige
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochets (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Base

1. Start with a magic ring: Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop, then pull the working yarn through the loop to create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets into the magic ring. Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) into the top of the chain-3. You should have 12 double crochets.
3. 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 24 double crochets now.
4. Round 3: Chain 4 (this counts as a double crochet and a chain 1), then *double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1*. Repeat from * around and join. You will have 24 double crochets and 24 chain-1 spaces.
5. Round 4: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, double crochet in the next double crochet*. Repeat from * around and join. Continue this pattern, increasing as needed to maintain a flat circle until the base measures 12 inches in diameter.

Working the Body

6. Begin the mesh pattern: Chain 4, skip the next stitch, then *double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch*. Repeat from * around until the body measures 15 inches from the base.

Creating the Handles

7. For the handles: Chain 60, skip 15 stitches, then slip stitch to the next stitch. Repeat this for the other side to create the second handle.

Finishing Touches

8. Fasten off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the last loop to secure it.
9. Weave in ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends for a clean finish.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Seaside Drift Crochet Market Net. Enjoy using it for your market trips or as a stylish beach bag!