Crochet Hexagon Market Bag Pattern
If you love a project that’s just as practical as it is pretty, this crochet hexagon market bag pattern checks both boxes. Inspired by soft, floral shapes, these hexagons come together to create a lightweight tote that actually holds its shape, no saggy, overstretched bags here. Whether heading to the farmers market, packing up library books, or just needing an everyday carry-all, this bag is designed to be used, not just admired.
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Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Uses simple hexagons (great for beginners leveling up)
Portable project (stash-busting potential 👀)
Lightweight but strong for real use
Floral-inspired design without complicated stitches
What Makes This Market Bag Different
Hexagon construction = visual interest vs basic mesh bags
Structured shape (not saggy like net bags)
Works as both market bag + everyday tote
Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate. Simple stitches are used and a video tutorial is provided.
Hook Size & Notions
Yarn
Yarn Requirements
175 grams (270 m / 300 yd) of a 100% cotton, worsted weight (4) yarn.
Each motif uses approximately 20 g of yarn. Seaming and the strap use approximately 35 grams of yarn
Yarn Details
Lion Brand Re-Up: 70% Recycled Cotton 30% Recycled Polyester, worsted weight (4); 595 m (651 yd) per 397 g (14 oz)
Yarn Substitutions
(Budget option) Lily Sugar ‘N Creama sturdy, widely available cotton yarn that creates a durable bag with a slightly firmer, more structured feel.
(Mid-Range Option) Knit Picks Dishie Yarna softer, smoother cotton option that gives your bag a more polished look while still holding up well to everyday use.
(Splurge) Cascade Yarns Nifty Cottonoffers a balance of softness and structure, making it a great choice if you want a comfortable yet reliable market bag.
Finished Measurements
The bag measures approximately 34 cm (13.5 in) wide and 25 cm (10 in) tall.
The strap instructions create a drop length of 36 cm (14 in), but the length can be easily customized.
Gauge
Each motif measures approximately 17 cm (6.5") wide at the widest point and 16 cm (6") tall.
Learn about crochet pattern gauge here.
Abbreviations
BLO - back loop only
ch(s) - chain(s)
dc - double crochet
ps - puff stitch
rep - repeat
rnd - round
sc - single crochet
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp(s) - space(s)
st(s) - stitch(s)
tr - treble (triple) crochet
yo - yarn over
( ) - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed or work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space
** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)
Special Stitches and Techniques
How to Make a Magic Circle
The magic circle is an essential crochet technique that helps eliminate holes in projects worked in the round. If you’re not familiar with it yet, I have a full blog post and a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process.
Invisible Join
1. Cut the working end of your yarn and pull it up and through the last stitch that was worked.
2. Thread the tail of yarn through a tapestry needle.
3. Skip the first stitch, insert your tapestry needle into the second stitch from front to back through both loops of the stitch, pull yarn through.
4. Insert your tapestry needle from front to back into the back loop only of the stitch the yarn is originating from, pull yarn through.
5. Securely weave in your ends.
I have full video tutorial and blog post on how to create an invisible join.
Puff Stitch (ps)
1. Yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
2. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).
3. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook).
4. Yo, pull through 6 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).
5. Yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.
Treble/Triple Crochet (tr)
1. Yarn over twice.
2. Insert hook into the indicated stitch.
3. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).
6. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Video Tutorial for the Pocket Scarf
Notes
The market bag is constructed from individual hexagon motifs, which are seamed together after all motifs are completed.
The right side of each motif is the side that faces you while you are working it.
A chain 3 at the beginning of a round or row counts as one double crochet.
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Pattern
Hexagon Motif
Make 7 motifs total.
Using a 5 mm crochet hook, make a magic circle
Rnd 1 ch 3, dc 11 times into magic circle, pull to close magic circle, sl st in top of initial ch 3 {12 sts}
Rnd 2 ch 1, ps in same st, ch 1, ps, ch 1 rep around, sl st in top of first ps {12 ps, 12 ch-1 sps}
Rnd 3 ch 3, (dc, tr, tr, dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc rep a total of 5 times, (dc, tr, tr, dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, sl st in top of ch-3 {42 sts}
Rnd 4 ch 1, ps in same st, ch 1, sk 1 st, ps, ch 2, ps, ch 1, sk 1 st, ps, ch 1, sk 1 st*, ps, ch 1, sk 1 st* rep a total of 5 times end last rep at **, sl st in top of first st
Rnd 5 ch 3, dc in first ch-1 sp, dc, (dc, tr, tr, dc) in ch-2 sp, (dc, dc in next ch-1 sp) rep a total of 3 times, dc rep a total of 5 times, (dc, tr, tr, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc, dc in ch-1 sp, dc, dc in ch-1 sp
Fasten off using an invisible join. Weave in ends.
Seaming
Arrange the hexagons following the layout shown in the image below.
With 6 motifs arranged in a flower shape (one “petal” space left open), place all motifs wrong sides facing up.
Using a tapestry needle, whip stitch through the back loops only of both motifs to join. Seam 5 outer motifs to the center motif, working along one side at a time.
Each side consists of 11 stitches total: 9 double crochet stitches and 2 treble crochet stitches (one from each corner).
Once all 5 motifs have been seamed to the center motif, turn work so the right side is facing up.
Place the final motif on top of the center motif with wrong sides facing up.
Fold each of the 5 outer motifs inward so their edges align with the corresponding sides of the center motif.
Seam each outer motif to the center motif along the side that touches it, using a whip stitch worked through the back loops only.
Seam between each of the outer motifs using a whip stitch worked in the back loops only.
For each seam, begin and end in the treble crochet stitches at the corners that were previously joined to the center motif (these stitches do not belong to the side being seamed). This helps eliminate gaps at the junction where the seams meet.
Strap
Using a 5 mm crochet hook, join yarn for the strap at the top left corner of the bag.
Locate the 2 treble crochet stitches that form the corner. From the treble crochet farthest to the right, count down 5 stitches along the edge. Join yarn in this stitch.
Row 1 ch 1, sc in same st yarn was joined in, sc in next 11 sts, ch 1, turn {12 sts}
Row 2 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {12 sts}
Row 3 sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn {10 sts}
Row 4 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {10 sts}
Row 5 sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn {8 sts}
Row 6 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {8 sts}
Row 7 sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn {6 sts}
Row 8 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {6 sts}
Row 9 sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn {4 sts}
Rows 10 - 80 (or desired length) sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {4 sts}
Row 81 sc 2 times in first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 times in last st, ch 1, turn {6 sts}
Row 82 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {6 sts}
Row 83 sc 2 times in first st, sc in next 4 sts, sc 2 times in last st, ch 1, turn {8 sts}
Row 84 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {8 sts}
Row 85 sc 2 times in first st, sc in next 6 sts, sc 2 times in last st, ch 1, turn {10 sts}
Row 86 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {10 sts}
Row 87 sc 2 times in first st, sc in next 8 sts, sc 2 times in last st, ch 1, turn {12 sts}
Row 88 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {12 sts}
Row 89 sc in each st across, fasten off leaving a tail for seaming {12 sts}
Using a tapestry needle and the tail end of yarn just fastened off, begin in the 5th stitch down from the center 2 treble crochets that form the corner of the bag.
Whip stitch the strap to the opening of the bag, working through all 12 stitches to secure it in place.
Finishing Edges
Using a 5 mm crochet hook, join yarn in any stitch along the edge of the bag.
Work single crochet evenly around the opening of the bag, working one single crochet in each stitch along the opening of the bag and one single crochet into the side of each row along the strap edge.
When you have worked all the way around, fasten off using an invisible join.
Repeat the same process on the opposite side of the strap.
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More Inspiration
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