In Oklahoma City, the Scissortail Farmers Market runs April through October and much like State Fair time, it tops my favorite times of the year.
I don’t buy a lot from the Farmer’s Market but man I love to walk around and browse the booths, talk to the people, and most of all, spend time with my kids and parents who usually join us on “Farmer’s Market Saturdays”.
The last thing I want to be caught doing at a rare, sustainable, small business supportive event is tote around a single-use plastic bag to collect my locally grown vegetables, homemade salsa, and occasional house plant around in.
I love making, gifting, and toting crochet Farmer’s Market bags – a Farmers Market bag should be light, made of a washable material, be airy, springy, expand to hold a lot of things and, importantly, have sturdy handles.
This site contains affiliate links. That means if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase I could make a commission (think pennies).I’ve tried a lot of Crochet Farmer’s Market bags in my time – but these are my favorite ones – many I have tried myself (some of the photos below are my own!) and others are on my list to try or are hanging out in my favorites.
Crochet Granny Market Bag by ZeensandRoger – I’m telling you those color choices are incredible and I’d probably gravitate to any pattern that utilizes them!
Granny Square Scrap Bag by Salena Baca Patterns (Photo is the bag I made using this pattern. This project works up so quickly and everyone I’ve given a bag to absolutely loves it
Market Bag Pattern by MeandCrochetUS – I double love the basket style weave perfect for a farmers market full of fresh fruits and veggies
Boho Style Market Bag by isWoolish – this bag is almost too pretty to carry but would make a nice challenge to someone who frequently makes bags and is looking to elevate their skill level.
Mesh Crochet Bag by Cosmicblueberryco – you can tell just by looking at this bag that it is sturdy but with stretch – perfect for toting around a farmers market
Rectangle Market Bag by Salenabacapatterns – model is me, showing a bag I created with this pattern – I have made several of these bags and find it super unique the way it is closed up and the strap is created
Eco Market Tote by ABoxofTwine – Great for a tote, a ladies night, an overnight – this bag is pretty and versatile.
When choosing yarn for a crochet farmer’s market tote bag, durability and structure are key. Look for a strong, non-stretchy yarn like 100% cotton or a cotton-linen blend—these fibers hold their shape well and can handle the weight of produce without sagging or tearing. Worsted weight or even bulky cotton yarn works well for creating a sturdy bag with minimal give. Avoid acrylics or soft, stretchy yarns that may lose their form over time.
My Favorite Yarn for Crochet Farmer’s Market Bags
Typically when I crochet with cotton, I prefer a mercanized because I love the softness and shein but for a farmers market bag where sturdiness counts, I actually like a rougher, dishie cotton like the ones below.