Bee ready for your next shopping spree with our new Easy Bumblebee Market Bag crochet pattern! This eco-friendly, reusable bag isn’t just cute, it’s also a fun way to #SaveTheEarth. Crochet your own bag and let it be the buzz around town!
You can find the free version of the Bumblebee Market Bag crochet pattern below, which includes the materials list, notes on color changing and how to make the optional wings.
The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.
– Elizabeth Lawrence
This is not just a cute bag, it’s a bold statement of eco-friendly fashion.
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Inspiration
This charming bumblebee crochet pattern is a design that has been swirling around in my head for quite a while. I knew I wanted to design a bee bag, but I just couldn’t get a design from paper to yarn that I liked.
While working on the Bumblebee Stemless Wine Glass Cozy pattern though this idea for the bag hit me and when I worked it up I was in love!
If market bags are one of your favorites to make, be sure to check out the free version of my Sunflower Market Bag here on the blog.
Design Details
These reusable, eco-friendly bags are designed using #4 cotton yarn. With the 3 row repeat they work up pretty quickly and look super cute in almost any color combination.
This advanced beginner bag is a one piece design worked in the round and they measure about 12.5″ wide x 15″ long. You work from the bottom up and finish off the handles with an adorable ruffle.
The wings are optional. They are very easy to make and attach to the back of the bag if you choose to.
The new Bumblebee Market Bag is a quick one day project, so get your 5.00 mm (H) hooks ready. I used about 162 yards of yellow yarn, 162 yards of black yarn and 10 yards of white yarn for the wings.
You can see the free version of the bag pattern below or if you prefer the premium, ad-free version of the Bumblebee Market Bag, then you can grab it for a small cost in either of my shops. Shop links are listed below.
In the paid version you will get a beautifully formatted, easy to read, ad-free PDF written pattern, written color change instructions and a photo tutorial for the wings.
Where To Get The Bumblebee Market Bag Crochet Pattern?
The downloadable PDF of the Bumblebee Market Bag crochet pattern is available in my SASSy Shoppe, Etsy & Ravelry shops.
Ready To Ship Bumblebee Market Bag
You can easily order readymade Bumblebee Market Bags by contacting me or check out my Etsy shop to see what is in stock!!
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Bumblebee Market Bag Crochet Pattern
What you will need for the Bumblebee Market Bag crochet pattern
- Medium #4 cotton yarn (Designed with I Love This Cotton.)
- 162 yards yellow yarn, 162 yards black yarn, 10 yards white yarn
- 5.00 mm (H) hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
* Advanced beginner pattern
** Written in US crochet terms
* Finished size: 12.5” across (when laid flat) x 15” long (excluding handles); wings are 4.25” wide.
** Gauge: Rnds 1 – 7 = 4”, 13 hdc = 4”
* The ch stitch at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. Always place 1st stitch of each row in same stitch as beginning chain unless stated otherwise.
** Stitch count is only listed on each row when there is a change.
* The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up.
** I do not clip the yarn when making color changes. I drop the yarn and pick up the next color.
* Color changes:
For sc color changes, work pattern as instructed and on the last sc before the color change, stop before the last yarn over. Pick up the alternate color and complete the st.
Stitch Key
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FO = Finish Off
fptr = front post treble crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase
rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
sp = space
st = stitch
tr = treble
With black yarn
Rnd 1:
ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook 12 times, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 2. (12 dc)
Rnd 2:
dc, ch 2, *dc in next dc, ch 2; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 2. (12 dc, 12 ch sp)
Rnd 3:
dc, ch 3, *dc in next dc, ch 3; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 3. (12 dc, 12 ch sp)
Rnd 4:
tr, 3 tr in ch sp, *tr in next dc, 3 tr in next ch sp; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st tr, ch 1. (48 tr)
*With yellow yarn
Rnd 5:
*hdc in next 5, hdc inc; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st hdc, ch 3. (56 hdc)
Rnd 6:
*fptr in next 2, ch 1; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st fptr, ch 1. (56 fptr, 28 ch sp)
Rnd 7:
*hdc in next 2, hdc in ch sp; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st hdc, ch 1. (84 hdc)
*With black yarn
Rnd 8:
hdc in each st around, slst to join to 1st hdc, ch 3.
Rnd 9:
fptr in each st around, slst to join to 1st fptr, ch 1.
Rnd 10:
hdc in each st around, slst to join to 1st hdc, ch 1.
*With yellow yarn
Rnds 11 – 13:
rep Rnds 8 – 10.
*With black yarn
Rnds 14 – 16:
rep Rnds 8 – 10.
*With yellow yarn
Rnds 17 – 19:
rep Rnds 8 – 10.
*With black yarn
Rnds 20 22:
rep Rnds 8 – 10.
*With yellow yarn
Rnds 23 – 25:
rep Rnds 8 – 10.
*With black yarn
Rnds 23 – 25:
rep Rnds 8 – 10.
*With yellow yarn
Rnd 29:
hdc in each st around, slst to join to 1st hdc, ch 1.
Rnd 30:
sc in next 11, ch 35, sk next 19, sc in next 24, ch 35, sk next 19, sc in next 11, slst to join to 1st sc, ch 1.
Rnd 31:
sc in next 11, work 35 sc in ch sp, sc in next 24, work 35 sc in ch sp, sc in next 11, slst to join to 1st sc, ch 2. (116 sc)
Rnd 32:
*dc, ch 2, slst, ch 2; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st sc of Rnd 31.
FO & weave in ends.
Wings (Optional)
With white yarn
Ch 34 leaving a 4” tail.
Rnd 1:
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, ch 1. (33 sc)
Rnd 2:
rotate, slst into the side of last sc just made, rotate and slst in each ch across the bottom.
Step 1:
Slst to the other end to form a circle.
Step 2:
Slst through 17th slst from hook to form 2 circles.
Step 3:
FO, leave a 14” tail.
Step 4:
Wrap tail around middle of wings 4 times, tie the 2 tails together very tightly then attach to the back of the bag on Rnd 19.
My Tester’s Are Amazing!!
There are no words to express how over the moon I am with all of my tester’s bags!!! Just look at how amazing each one of them turned out. Again, this team really helped me think outside the box and see how cute these bags are in ALL the colors as well as the traditional bumblebee stripes! I just can’t stop smiling when I look at these beautiful photos.
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Perfect for all you market goers out there!! If you love crocheting market bags, then you’ll definitely enjoy working up several of these bee bags!
This pattern was tested by very talented testers and tech edited but, please let me know if you find any errors. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or need help with the pattern.
Also, don’t forget to share your Bumblebee Bags with me on social media!! I love seeing your SASSy makes!!
Angie 🤍🤍🤍
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