Free knitting Patterns for tote bags that are designed to take to farmer's markets, the stores, the beach, and more. Including string, net, mesh, and produce bags. Made with cotton or other washable yarn. Updated 7/31/23.
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Kila Tote
Beautiful and stylish net bag with plenty of room, so it is perfect for produce, but definitely for a beach trip too! The bag is knitted in stockinette stitch from the inside out, and an i-cord edge is knitted for the handles. Height: 34 cm /13.5 inches without straps. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Stina Frigaard for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Magnolia Market Bag
Tote knit with knit stitches and dropped stitches separated by garter ridges, with cloth handles and wood rings. One Size, 10.5” wide and 14” in length. Worsted weight yarn held double stranded. Designed by CraftsEverywhere. Web version is free.
Rambling Market Bag
Pretty open lace market bag knitting pattern with a 4 round repeat chevron pattern and contrasting seed stitch handles. One Size, finished size approx. 12” x 20” flat (including straps). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassandra May. Web version is free.
Lattice Lace Market Bag
Lace tote knit with a 12 round repeat. Approx 11" [28 cm] long, excluding handles. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Farmers Market Tote
Lace tote bag with sling mesh handles in two sizes. Knit with a 4 round repeat. 2 Sizes About 10 x 13 in. (25.5 x 33 cm), About 7 in. wide x 12 in. tall (18 x 30.5 cm) excluding handles. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Market Tote
Textured tote bag knit in the round with a 4 round repeat. Approx 19" [48 cm] wide x 16" [40.5 cm] high, excluding straps. DK weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Monterosso Market Bag
Beautiful but practical lace tote to cary beach essentials, flowers, fresh herbs, lemons, and skeins of yarn. Knit flat in one piece and seamed together in the end. Inspired by the town of Monterosso, Italy, one of the Cinque Terre villages on the northern coast of Italy. Bulky weight yarn. Finished Height: Approximately 17 inches. Designed by Elise Ljiko. Web version is free
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- See the Ravelry page and buy pdf
- Get the recommended Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn at Joann
Brigitte Shopping Bag
Lace market tote knit flat in 8 row repeat lace stitch. Completed bag is approx 32 cm (12½ in) wide at base and approx 34 cm (13½ in) deep. Designed by Elinor Voytal for Rowan
Parisien Market Bag
Perfect bag for baguettes and just about anything else. Knit in seed stitch, the base is knitted flat and the body in the round. 2 Sizes: Width: 57 (65) cm / 22.4” (25.6”). Jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii Design. A kit is also available, including handles.
Double Handled Market Bag
Generous sized lace market tote in 2 sizes knit with a 3 round repeat lace stitch and garter stitch, and finished with sturdy garter stitch straps. 2 Sizes: Approx. 16 (20)” long. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn
Lacy Market Bag
Lace tote with leaf lace on the upper part and diamond motifs on the lower area. Size 17" long size, excluding handles. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lily Sugar’n cream®
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Casual Market Bag
Tote knit with a 4 row repeat stretchy lace stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Union Square Market Bag
Bag knit in 2 pieces from strap to bottom with garter stitch and dropped stitches and then seamed. Bulky yarn. Designed by Kara Gott Warner. Rated easy by the designer. This pattern was featured in Season 10 of Knit and Crochet Now! and is free with registration at Annie’s
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Lacy Market Bag
Kristin Omdahl designed this tote for Red Heart that helps save the environment and yarn! Uses about 307 yds/ 281 m of sport weight yarn
Taffy Market Bag
Striped lace mesh tote with garter stitch bottom shaped with short rows. Worsted. Designed by The Noble Thread
Market Bag
Just stuff this convenient expandable tote by Lily Sugar n Cream in your purse and pull it out to fill with your groceries. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by tchick
Darice Farmers Market Tote
This tote is easy and a quick knit in super bulky yarn. Bag measures 17” inches tall and 14” inches wide. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz of Mama in a Stitch. The web version is free and the printable pdf is available on Etsy.
- Get the free knitting pattern – web version
- Get the printable pdf at Etsy
- See more Super Bulky Yarn Knitting Patterns
Go Green Market Bag
This Lily Sugar n Cream tote features a front pocket. Straps are webbing or ribbon.Approx 12″ [30.5 cm] square x 5″ [12.5 cm] at base. Worsted weight yarn.
Eastern Market Tote
This market bag features chevron lace detail and a knit strap. 10.5″ x 18″ not including strap. Designed by Tanis Gray
Easy Expanding Market Bag
Tote knit with a 2 row repeat lace with a stockinette base and garter stitch handle. Bag measures about 13" [33 cm] long by 15½" [39.5 cm] wide (31 in. [78.5 cm] circumference), unstretched and not including straps. Designed by Linda S. Smith for Red Heart. Rated easy by the designer. Worsted weight yarn.
Cable Market Bag
This sturdy, bottom-up tote features cables up the side and handles that can be knit separately and sewn on or knit on with a provisional cast on and a three needle bind off. Worsted yarn. "It's My Bag, Baby Market Bag" designed by Gretchen Tracy.
Breezy Knit Market Bag
Roomy tote created with 2 pieces knit with a 4 row repeat of lace alternating with 4 row of knit. Chunky yarn. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas for Red Heart.
4-Row Repeat Textured Market Tote
Easy textured tote bag with knit straps from Yarnspirations features a 4-row repeat stitch pattern. Approx 19″ [48 cm] wide x 16″ [40.5 cm] high, excluding straps.
Patterns for Purchase
Farmer's Market Bag
Mesh tote knit in the round. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Beverly Bochenek
Rainbow Market Bag
Practical net market tote is a practical, sturdy and colourful bag that can be used for shopping or toy storage or picnics or trips to the beach. Knit in the round, in worsted cotton and all in one piece with no seams or weak points. Height: 11" / 27cm (not including handles). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Anna Funnell
Conchiglia Market Bag
Conchiglia (means shell in Italian) tote is knitted in the round from bottom up in a shell stitch and garter stitch. 15" (38 cm) deep x 13" (33 cm) circumference. DK weight yarn. Designed by arianna frasca
Don't Leaf Home Without It Market Bag
Tote bags knit with a leaf lace pattern. Large, medium, and small sizing can be achieved by using worsted, dk, and 4ply respectively. Designed by Sunshine of mymamaknits
Lacy Market Bag
This tote is one of 14 knitting patterns in the Beginner’s Guide to Lace Knitting ebook by Rita Weiss. Other patterns include Lace Scarf, Crescent Shawl, Coaster, Heirloom Flower Doily, Scarf of Many Colors, Lacy Hat, Lovely Lace Scarf, Delightful Doily, Lovely Lace Collar Two Ways, Fir Cone Lace, Easy Edging, Lacy Market Bag, Elegant Edging, and Winter Lace Afghan
See more pics and download the ebook at Leisure Arts
BYOB Market Bag
Designed by Moira Ravenscroft, this long-handled tote features flexible mesh panels and buttoned strap.
Market Tote with T-Shirt Yarn
This tote bag is knit with upcycled / recycled t-shirt yarn. Includes a tutorial on creating t-shirt yarn.
Market Back Pack
Openwork backpack with adjustable straps is a perfect hands-free option for your next trip to the farmers market, beach, and more. Size About 12 in [30.5cms] width x 15 in [38cms] length. Designed by Uma Padu. Worsted weight yarn.
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