Easy Level•Stitch: Chain-5 Arch Mesh
Farmer's Market Mesh Net Tote Bag
Durable, eco-friendly grocery tote bag worked in the round from the solid base upward with reinforced handles.
Finished Size38 cm wide × 42 cm high (expands when loaded)
Yarn Weight100% Unmercerized Cotton (DK or Worsted)
Hook Size4.0 mm (G-6)
Est. Yardage350–400 yards
Step-by-Step Blueprint Instructions
- Start with a solid oval base of single crochet worked in continuous rounds.
- Transition to body: work *ch 5, sk 2 sts, sc in next st* around to create flexible mesh arches.
- Work in continuous spiral for 32 rounds.
- Top band: Work 4 rounds of dense single crochet, incorporating 60-chain shoulder strap arches.
Finishing & Blocking
- Cotton yarn provides strength with minimal sagging under produce weight.