How to Crochet a Chevron Market Bag

Round 2 - Ch 3 which counts as a st, then work 1 trbl into the next two stitches, into the next corner space 2trbl, ch2, 2tbl and repeat until the round is complete.

End by slip stitching into the third chain from the bottom.

This will become the base of your bag. In order to start working on the sides you need to locate the middle of each side and mark the two centre stitches. Count in from the outsides of each side of your square, until you meet in the middle then marking the two middle stitches with a stitch marker. This will need to be repeated on each side.

Once you have marked the centre of each side, continue to work your solid granny square as before by working 1 trbl into each st, and 2trbl ch2, 2 trbl into the chain spaces from the previous round until you reach the marked stitches.

As you continue each round, repeat the process of skipping these four stitches each round. Continue in rounds until you have a total of 23 rounds.

Complete the bag base and sides by doing one round of double crochet into each stitch.

Make 2 bag straps: Create a slip knot and chain 8, work a trbl into the third chain from the hook and then a trbl in the next 5 stitches.

Chain 2, turn your work and then trbl into each st along.

Repeat for 45 rows leaving a long tail at the end.

Fold your strap in half long ways to double the thickness of it and sew together.

Place each end of your strap into your chain two space and then sew into place by folding the strap back on itself.