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Everyday Market Tote Pattern

A sturdy cotton tote with a flat base, dense linen-stitch sides, and built-in handles.

Skill level: Advanced beginner
Pages: 8
Format: Digital PDF
Hook: 4.5 mm

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The Everyday Market Tote is worked in one piece from the bottom up: a rectangular single crochet base, sides in linen stitch (a dense, low-stretch woven texture), and handles built into the top band. You get gauge, dimensions, every stitch count, sizing guidance, optional lining and reinforcement, and care instructions.

Worked in one piece: no side seams
Gauge, finished dimensions, and stitch counts throughout
Linen stitch sides that hold their shape
Built-in handles, no sewing required
Resizing formula, lining, and strap reinforcement

Also included in the Easy Crochet Bundle ($14.99 for all five).

What's included

File: 1 printable PDF, 8 pages
Sections: 8, listed below
Paper size: US letter (8.5 x 11 in)
Terminology: US crochet terms
Finished size: About 12 in wide x 4 in deep x 11.5 in tall (30 x 10 x 29 cm)
Yarn: Worsted (weight 4) cotton, about 450-500 yd
Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7)
Time: About 10-14 hours
Skill level: Advanced beginner

What you'll need

Straight from the pattern's materials list.

Worsted-weight (weight 4) 100% cotton or cotton blend, about 450-500 yd (410-460 m). Buy one extra ball from the same dye lot.
4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook, or the size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (at least 5), tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Optional: 1/2 yd (0.5 m) of 44 in (112 cm) wide cotton fabric for a lining; 1 in (2.5 cm) cotton webbing for strap reinforcement

Digital download

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Format: Printable PDF, US letter (prints well on A4)
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Shipping: None. This is a digital product; nothing physical is sent.
License: Personal use. You may sell finished items you make by hand; please don't share or resell the PDF.
Refunds: Available for faulty files or duplicate purchases. See the refund policy.

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What's inside

1Materials, gauge, and sizePreview below
2Stitches and techniquesPreview below
3Base
4Sides
5Top band and handles
6Finishing, lining, and care
7Customizing the size
8Troubleshooting

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Everyday Market Tote Pattern · first 2 sections

Materials, gauge, and size

Worsted-weight (weight 4) 100% cotton or cotton blend, about 450-500 yd (410-460 m). Buy one extra ball from the same dye lot.
4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook, or the size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (at least 5), tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Optional: 1/2 yd (0.5 m) of 44 in (112 cm) wide cotton fabric for a lining; 1 in (2.5 cm) cotton webbing for strap reinforcement

Gauge (after light blocking)
Stitch	Gauge over 4 in (10 cm)
Single crochet in rows	16 sts and 18 rows
Linen stitch in rounds	16 sts (8 sc + 8 ch-1 spaces) and 18 rounds

Gauge matters for the finished size. With more stitches per 4 in, your bag will be smaller; try a larger hook. With fewer, try a smaller hook. A firm fabric matters more than an exact match, because bags stretch under weight.

Finished size: about 12 in (30 cm) wide, 4 in (10 cm) deep, and 11.5 in (29 cm) tall, not including handles. Handles are about 15 in (38 cm) long for hand or forearm carry.

Stitches and techniques

Abbreviations (US terms)
Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sl st	slip stitch
sc	single crochet
sk	skip
ch-1 sp	the space under a chain-1
BLO	back loop only
st(s)	stitch(es)
rep	repeat

Linen stitch in the round

Linen stitch alternates (sc, ch 1). On each new round, the sc goes into the ch-1 space below and the ch 1 skips over the sc below. The result is a dense, woven-looking fabric that stretches much less than plain single crochet.

This pattern uses joined rounds: each round ends with a sl st into the first sc and begins with ch 1 (which does not count as a stitch). Keep a marker in the first sc of each round.

Continues in the PDF

Base · Sides · Top band and handles · Finishing, lining, and care · Customizing the size · Troubleshooting

Questions

Can I use acrylic yarn?

You can, but acrylic stretches more under weight. Cotton or a cotton blend gives the sturdiest bag.

Can I sell bags I make?

Yes, you may sell finished bags you make by hand. Please don't share or resell the PDF.

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