Lokrum market bag crochet pattern

Constructed from a large net rectangle, this modern french bag is lightweight, comfy, and spacious.

This easy-to-make bag it’s not only perfect for beginners but also really fast to make and very practical: from the market to the shopping or as a beach bag.

This instruction guides gives you step by step instructions to completing your very own Lokrum market bag.
The pattern is written in US crochet terminology, and is suitable for advanced beginner/intermediate crocheters.
Stitches used: chain, single crochet, sc2tog, double crochet and puff stitch

Finished size (adjustable):
~38 cm high lying flat (without handles)
~36 cm wide lying flat

Scheepjes Catona - 100% cotton 125m (136 yards) / 50g (1.80 oz) - 4 skeins

You can use a different weight yarn with an appropriate hook but the finished size will vary.
Suggested yarns: Drops you No.9, Uni color, Patons Grace, Schachenmayr Catania, Phildar Phil Cotton 3, Ice Yarns Camilla, Kartopu Organica, Rowan Cotton Glace DK

3 mm and 4 mm / crochet hook