Melons and pineapples and more
Summertime is the season of abundant fresh produce at your local market, and whether you're eager to bring home juicy melons, sweet pineapples, or delightful fresh peas and vibrant cherries, the perfect market bag is essential. Here’s your solution!
This stylish cotton market bag is designed to provide ample space for all those summer goodies. The bag comes in two unique versions: the first showcases a simple yet elegant mosaic pattern worked entirely in stockinette stitch, while the second features a delightful stripy design that beautifully integrates the same mosaic motif. To add a touch of charm, both designs boast a lovely picot edge at the top. Additionally, we offer versatile instructions for crafting either knitted or crocheted handles to suit your preference.
Difficulty Level: This project is classified as intermediate, requiring skills in knitting in the round on circular needles, picking up stitches, and working with slipped stitches. If you opt for the crocheted handles, you'll need to be familiar with basic crochet stitches to complete the project successfully.
Yarn Requirements: For this market bag, we suggest using Steinbach Nizza, a high-quality 100% cotton yarn with 140m (153yds) per 50g (1.76oz) ball. You will need 2 balls of the main color and 1 ball of a contrasting color. For your reference, our sample made in a stunning blue used 271m (297yds) of the main color and 98m (107yds) of the contrasting color.
Creating your own summer market bag not only enhances your knitting skills but also promotes sustainability by reducing plastic usage. Dive into this enjoyable project and embrace the joys of summer shopping with your handmade bag. Perfect for carrying all those delicious fruits and veggies, this pattern is a must-have for any knitting enthusiast!
