Get ready for your next trip to the farmer's market or grocery store with this reusable cotton produce bag. Reusable produce bags are great for cutting back on our plastic use. Best of all, these bags are washable, sturdy, and will expand to hold more produce than you might expect.

How This Bag Is Made

• Bag is worked in joined rounds from the bottom up.
• The first 9 rounds create the base of the bag.
• With chains and double crochet stitches, alternating leaves and flowers begin to appear. Lace leaves and bell-shaped flowers continue up the sides of the bag.
• A scalloped brim is added with simple stitches, while creating the holes through which a drawstring can be threaded.
• Add a drawstring to ensure that your loose fruits and veggies stay put. Customize your bag by choosing between two styles of drawstring. For those who would like to make their own cord, instructions are given for crocheting one quickly and easily. For those who prefer a readymade cord, instructions are included for installing a paracord drawstring with push-button cord lock.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Concentration Level
Fair amount of focus required. The base and top edge of the bag involve straightforward and uncomplicated stitching. However, the lace along the sides is a little more involved. It may require a fair amount of focus and counting.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, double crochet 2 together, double crochet 3 together 

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring method, working in the round, and working into chain spaces.

Finished Measurements (approximate size after blocking)
10.5 inches (26.5 cm) wide across top edge x 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, measured flat 

Super Fine (CYC #1) Weight Yarn/Size 3 Crochet Thread
250 - 295 yards (229 - 270 m) 

The sample shown here was made with a D/3/3.25 mm crochet hook and Curio No. 3 lace weight 100% mercerized cotton (295 yds/270 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per ball) in the color #27999 Natural (Bare). The project requires 1 ball of this yarn.  

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
- Scheepjes Catona
- Aunt Lydia's Fashion Crochet (Size 3)
- DMC Petra Crochet Cotton Thread Size 3

Additional Tools and Materials
Size D/3/3.25 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Bead with ⅜ inch (1 cm) hole (optional for crochet drawstring)
No. 425/3mm-diameter paracord: 32 inches (0.81 m; optional for readymade drawstring)
2-hole cord lock with 3mm or larger holes (optional for readymade drawstring)
Lighter or Super Glue (optional for readymade drawstring)
Scissors

Gauge
Rnds 1–6 = 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter 

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 9-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Detailed instructions and photo tutorial for crocheting a simple and attractive cord.
• Instructions for prepping and installing a readymade paracord and cord lock.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!

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