Coquina Beach Market Bag

Coquina Beach Market Bag by Salty Pearl Crochet

Project Overview

The Coquina Beach Market Bag is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Katie Clary of Salty Pearl Crochet. This light and airy market bag combines practical functionality with an open lace construction, making it ideal for beach outings or farmer's market shopping. The airy stitch pattern allows the project to work up quickly while maintaining a stylish, breathable design.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a spacious market bag measuring approximately 13 inches wide and 16 inches tall (excluding handles). The bag features an open lace construction that provides visibility of contents while remaining sturdy enough for carrying groceries, produce, or beach essentials. The finished dimensions make it a practical accessory for everyday use.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Coquina Beach Market Bag employs several fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The bag begins at the base and incorporates continuous rounds for the handles, allowing for seamless construction. The sides of the bag are filled in with rows of single crochet to create a consistent appearance throughout the piece.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) - foundational stitch for creating the base structure
• Double Crochet (Dc) - primary stitch used in the lace pattern, creating the airy openwork
• Single Crochet (Sc) - used to fill in the sides of the bag for structural consistency
• Foundation Single Crochet (Fsc) - creates a stable foundation edge
• Skip (Sk) - creates openings in the lace pattern

Materials and Tools

The Coquina Beach Market Bag is crafted using worsted weight yarn, specifically one skein of Lion Brand Yarns Comfy Cotton Blend Yarn in Light [3] weight. This yarn blend consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester, providing breathability and durability. The skein contains 7 ounces (200 grams) and yields 392 yards (358 meters). The pattern shown features the Chai Latte colorway.

Construction requires an I/5.5mm crochet hook (or appropriate hook to meet the specified gauge), a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors for cutting yarn. The gauge is established at 11 stitches and 7 rows of double crochet per 4 inches, ensuring proper finished dimensions.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Coquina Beach Market Bag is accessible to crocheters new to the craft while offering satisfying results. The straightforward stitch combinations and logical construction method make this an excellent choice for building fundamental crochet skills.