Spencer Market Bag

Spencer Market Bag by Kimberley - Lakeside Loops

What is Being Made

The Spencer Market Bag is a crocheted tote bag designed for everyday use and summer shopping. This finished project measures 12 inches in height and 19 inches in width, making it a spacious adult-sized bag suitable for carrying groceries, market purchases, or everyday essentials. The pattern is presented in a right-hand version and is available as a downloadable PDF with accompanying video tutorials for additional guidance.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created entirely using crochet techniques, making it an ideal choice for crafters new to the fiber arts. The pattern is classified as beginner-level difficulty, meaning it uses fundamental crochet skills and straightforward construction methods that are accessible to those just starting their crochet journey. The design emphasizes simplicity without sacrificing functionality or style.

Stitches and Construction Methods

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Spencer Market Bag utilizes basic crochet stitches appropriate for a beginner project. The construction creates a structured tote with defined dimensions, suggesting the use of foundational stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, or similar elementary techniques that build a sturdy, functional fabric suitable for a market bag.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Spencer Market Bag requires the following materials:

• Crochet Hook: US H / 8 (5.00mm)
• Yarn Weight: Bulky weight yarn, also referred to as size 5, chunky, or 12 ply yarn
• Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand® Rewind Tape Yarn in Greige colorway (or any comparable bulky weight yarn of your choice)

The use of chunky-weight yarn is a key feature of this pattern, as it allows the project to work up quickly and creates a substantial, durable fabric ideal for a market bag that will carry heavier items. The bulky yarn weight paired with the appropriately-sized US H crochet hook ensures proper gauge and structural integrity for this functional accessory.

Pattern Format and Support

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document and includes both a written pattern and video tutorial references to support crafters throughout the project. The pattern permits the creation of finished products for personal use, local sales, and online sales, with a request to credit Lakeside Loops as the original designer when selling finished bags online.