Make your grocery store runs and farmer’s market mornings a little sweeter with the Sweet Season Produce Bag! These reusable cotton bags are the perfect eco-conscious swap for plastic produce bags, and they make every outing feel a bit more intentional and stylish.

The pattern includes instructions for three sizes, so whether you’re picking up a few apples or stocking up on citrus, you’ll have the perfect bag on hand.

With simple stitches and an easy-to-memorize 6-row repeat, you’ll find this project to be relaxing, quick, and satisfying.

How These Bags Are Made

This pattern guides you through crocheting your own set of produce bags, each worked flat in one piece from the bottom up. The design combines a block stitch with airy mesh, forming horizontal lace stripes that are both classic and chic.

Once the body of the bag is complete, you’ll join the sides and bottom with single crochet, then finish it off with a crochet drawstring to keep everything secure.

Washable, sturdy, and endlessly reusable, these bags aren’t just a practical project—they’re a small step toward a more sustainable way to shop, made with your own two hands.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Concentration Level
Little concentration required: Straightforward and uncomplicated stitching.

Stitches Used
Chain(s), single crochet, double crochet.

Techniques Used
Working in rows, joining with single crochet, crocheting a drawstring; reading a crochet stitch chart is not necessary but may help.

Finished Measurements (approximate sizes after blocking)
Size Small: 6 inches (15 cm) wide x 8.25 inches (21 cm) long
Size Medium: 8 inches (20 cm) wide x 10.25 inches (26 cm) long
Size Large: 10 inches (25 cm) wide x 12.25 inches (31 cm) long

Super Fine (CYC #1) Weight Yarn/Size 3 Crochet Thread
Size Small: 102 - 112 yards (93 - 102 m)
Size Medium: 157 - 167 yards (144 - 153 m)
Size Large: 234 - 244 yards (214 – 223 m)

The sample shown here was made with an E/4/3.5mm crochet hook and Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3 Crochet Thread super fine weight 100% mercerized cotton (150 yds/137 m; 1.76 oz/50 g per ball) in the color #201 White. Size small requires 1 ball of this yarn; size medium requires 2 balls; and size large requires 2 balls. However, you should be able to make a set (1 each of all 3 sizes) with 4 balls of this yarn.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Feel free to substitute any size 3 mercerized cotton crochet thread for the brand listed above. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may also be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. Working with a thinner or thicker yarn may result in different gauge measurements, which will affect the Finished Measurements. Crocheting a gauge swatch with your alternative yarn is recommended.

Additional Tools and Materials
Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Locking stitch marker
Yarn needle
5/8 inch (16 mm) wooden barrel bead with 5/16 inch (7.5–8 mm) hole (pictured)

Gauge
Though exact gauge is not essential, for best appearance it should be close. Pattern includes instructions for a gauge swatch for your convenience.
I used a E/4/3.5mm crochet hook. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.
A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• An 8-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used.
• Instructions for optional gauge swatch.
• Stitch chart for reduced sample of stitch pattern.
• Detailed instructions and photo tutorial for crocheting a simple and attractive drawstring.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!

FAQs

Do you have any recommendations for cleaning crochet mesh bags like this one?

Yes! You will find tips for how to care for your crochet market and produce bags here.