The Woven Horizon Market Tote: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Eco-Friendly Bag

Introducing the Woven Horizon Market Tote

This sturdy, stylish market tote combines a unique woven stitch pattern with a modern, earthy color palette, perfect for farmers' markets or everyday errands. The pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters and creates a bag that is both beautiful and functional. With its dense, textured fabric and comfortable handles, this eco-friendly cotton tote will become your go-to accessory for carrying everything from groceries to library books.

Materials Needed

Yarn

• Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (worsted weight, 100% cotton) in 2 colors:
  • Color A (Oatmeal) - 2 skeins
  • Color B (Terracotta) - 1 skein

Hook & Notions

• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing handles
• Stitch markers (optional, for marking handle placement)

Gauge

14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in woven stitch pattern (after blocking). Take time to check gauge for best results.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Finished Dimensions

Approximately 14 inches wide x 12 inches tall (excluding handles), with a flat bottom.

Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sk: skip

Special Stitch: Woven Stitch (worked in rows)

• Row 1 (RS): *1 sc, 1 dc* across, ending with 1 sc.
• Row 2 (WS): *1 dc in the sc below, 1 sc in the dc below* across, ending with 1 dc.
• Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Base (worked in Color A)

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (25 sc)
4. Rows 3-10: Repeat Row 2. (25 sc) – This creates a flat, sturdy base.

Body (worked in rounds, joining with sl st)

1. Round 1: Ch 1, do not turn. Work 1 sc in each of the 25 sts along the long side of the base, then 1 sc in each of the 10 sts along the short side (the starting chain edge), then 1 sc in each of the 25 sts along the other long side, then 1 sc in each of the 10 sts along the remaining short side. Join with sl st to first sc. (70 sts)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, *1 sc, 1 dc* around, ending with 1 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (70 sts)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *1 dc in the sc below, 1 sc in the dc below* around. Join with sl st to first dc. (70 sts)
4. Rounds 4-20: Repeat Round 3, alternating colors as follows:
   • Rounds 4-7: Color A
   • Rounds 8-11: Color B
   • Rounds 12-15: Color A
   • Rounds 16-20: Color B
5. Fasten off Color B at the end of Round 20.

Top Edge (worked in Color A)

1. Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (70 sc)
2. Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (70 sc)
3. Fasten off.

Handles (make 2, worked in Color A)

1. Find the center of one long side of the bag (35 sts from the corner). Mark the 7th st from the center on each side (so you have a 14-st gap in the center for the handle opening).
2. Row 1: With right side facing, join Color A with a sl st to the marked st. Ch 1, sc in same st and in the next 5 sts. (6 sc)
3. Rows 2-30: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (6 sc)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
5. Sew the end of the handle to the corresponding sts on the opposite side of the bag (the 7th st from the center on the other side). Repeat for the second handle on the other side of the bag.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends securely using a yarn needle.
2. Block the bag gently to shape, if desired, by wetting it lightly and laying it flat to dry.

Your Woven Horizon Market Tote is now complete! Enjoy your beautiful, eco-friendly bag that's perfect for carrying your treasures in style.