Knitted Market Bag

The knitted market bag is a versatile and eco-friendly accessory that not only helps you carry your groceries but also adds a touch of charm to your shopping routine. With its sturdy construction and stylish design, this bag is the perfect companion for your trips to the farmer's market, grocery store, or a day out at the beach. The knitted texture gives it a unique look, making it a fashionable and practical choice for anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact. Say goodbye to single-use plastic bags and hello to the trendy and sustainable knitted market bag!

Materials:

• Eco fil, recycled earth-friendly yarn [75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 225g ball]; 1 ball
• 1 x 4mm straight needles
• 2 x 4mm circular needles
• 4 x stitch markers
• 2 meters of velvet ribbon
• 2 x 1 7/8" D-rings
• 2 x 1 7/8" D-ring clasps

Gauge:

19sts x 23 rows = 4" (gauge not that important, just stay within a decent range)

Picot Bind off:

BO 2 sts, *slip remaining st on right-hand needle onto left-hand needle, CO 2 sts, BO 4 sts; repeat from *

Bottom/Body:

CO 55 stitches.

Knit in garter st for 18 rows (ending with a WS row)

Transfer to circular needle.

Knit the 55 live stitches.

Pick up and knit 1 st from first short side of rectangle, place marker. Pick up and knit 14 sts from same short side, place marker.

Using a 2nd circular needle, pick up and knit CO row (55 sts).

Pick up and knit 1 st from remaining side of rectangle, place marker. Pick up and knit 14 sts from remaining side, place marker (this marker will indicate beginning of round).

Row 1: Purl to one stitch before marker, k1, repeat 3 times more (to beginning of round)

Row 2: Knit.

Continue working in this pattern.

When work measures around 2" from each corner, you can transfer all the stitches to one circular needle and continue knitting in the round.

Continue pattern until bag measures 3" from corners.

Begin Lace Pattern:

Row 1: K1, *yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * until 1 st before marker, knit 1, slip marker, repeat 3 times more.

Row 2: Knit.

Row 3: K2, *yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, repeat from * until marker, slip marker, repeat 3 times more.

Row 4: Knit.

Continue until work measures 14.5-15" from corners.

Top:

Row 1: Purl to 1 st before marker, k1. Repeat 3 times more.

Row 2: Knit to marker, slip marker, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, slip marker. Repeat.

Row 3: Same as row 1

Row 4: K2tog, knit to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, slip marker, knit to marker, slip marker. Repeat once.

Row 5: Same as row 1

Row 6: Same as row 2

Row 7: Same as row 1

Row 8: Knit

Row 9: Same as row 1

Row 10: Same as row 2

Row 11:

BO (tightly) in Picot Bind off until 1 st before marker, BO st, drop marker, BO all side sts, drop marker. Repeat once.

**If picot is too frilly for you, just BO normally.**

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

Using left over yarn, whip stitch D-ring clasps to sides. Weave in ends.

Strap:

Loop D-rings onto ribbon doubled on itself. Pin at desired length.

Make seem along width at desired length, trim off any extra ribbon.

Press seem flat.

Pin ribbon together, sew up each side at 1/8" to form single strap.

Press.

Sew a parallel line as close to D ring as possible. That will help to keep it from slipping around.

Attach strap. Enjoy!