Bladnet

Bladnet Crochet Market Bag by Sidsel Sangild

What Is Being Made

Bladnet is a crocheted market bag featuring a beautiful leaf pattern design. This intermediate-level project creates a practical, everyday carryall with finished dimensions of 40 cm wide at its widest point and 30 cm tall. The bag is designed to be stretchy, making it versatile for carrying various items while maintaining its elegant aesthetic.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental crochet techniques to create its distinctive leaf motif and structured shape. The design utilizes front post double crochet stitches (FPdc), which are worked around the post of stitches from previous rows rather than into the top loops. This technique creates dimensional texture and is essential for achieving the leaf pattern effect throughout the bag. The pattern also incorporates standard increases and stitch placement variations worked in rounds, building the bag from the bottom up in a circular construction method.

Stitches Used

• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): The primary stitch creating the textured leaf pattern and dimensional surface
• Double Crochet (dc): Used for foundational structure and increases
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and finish transitions
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used for turning chains between rounds

Materials and Specifications

The Bladnet bag is constructed using 4 skeins of Pimabomuld cotton yarn from Camarose in color 3182. This yarn is 100% cotton with a yardage of 200 meters per 50 grams (approximately 219 yards per 1.76 ounces), making it a 4-ply weight yarn suitable for creating a lightweight, breathable bag. A 2.5 mm crochet hook is recommended for this project. The pattern notes that a separate gauge swatch is not required; instead, gauge should be measured after the seventh round as instructed within the pattern itself, streamlining the preparation process for intermediate crocheters.

Design Notes

The leaf pattern emerges through strategic placement of front post stitches combined with increases worked at specific intervals throughout the circular rounds. The stretchy nature of the finished bag allows it to expand and adapt to different load weights, making it a functional accessory for market shopping or everyday use. The cotton yarn choice ensures durability and breathability, ideal for a bag intended for frequent use.