{"id":3180,"date":"2025-06-25T03:45:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T03:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=3180"},"modified":"2025-06-25T03:45:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T03:45:26","slug":"beginner-friendly-spencer-market-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=3180","title":{"rendered":"Beginner friendly! Spencer Market Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re new to crochet and want to make something stylish and useful, the <strong>Spencer Market Bag<\/strong> is a perfect first project. It\u2019s a simple tote-style bag made using just basic stitches \u2014 mostly single crochet \u2014 and worked in the round, so there\u2019s no complicated shaping or sewing involved. Whether you use it for groceries, books, or everyday essentials, this bag is not only functional but fun to make. With just yarn, a hook, and a little time, you\u2019ll have a handmade market bag that\u2019s beginner-friendly and totally customizable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2021-11-09T120129.287.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2021-11-09T120129.287.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2021-11-09T120129.287-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2021-11-09T120129.287-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf5 <strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulky weight yarn (like cotton or tape yarn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 mm crochet hook (H\/8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Fabric or leather straps (or yarn to crochet your own)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Beginner-friendly-Spencer-Market-Bag-683x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3182\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Beginner-friendly-Spencer-Market-Bag-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Beginner-friendly-Spencer-Market-Bag-683x1024.jpg-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udea1 <strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Make the Bag Base and Body<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with a magic ring<\/strong> or <strong>chain 4 and join into a circle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work <strong>single crochet stitches (sc)<\/strong> in the round to form a <strong>flat circle<\/strong>. Increase gradually (e.g. 6 increases per round) until the base is the size you want (about 8\u201310 inches wide).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then <strong>stop increasing<\/strong> and continue working <strong>1 sc in each stitch<\/strong> around. This builds the sides upward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep going until the bag is <strong>about 12\u201314 inches tall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Shape the Top Edge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve reached your desired height, do <strong>one or two rounds of slip stitch or single crochet<\/strong> to create a clean edge at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fasten off and <strong>weave in all ends<\/strong> with a yarn needle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Add the Handles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have two beginner-friendly options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fabric or pre-made straps<\/strong>: Cut two pieces about 20\u201325 inches long. Hand-sew or tie them securely to opposite sides of the bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crocheted handles<\/strong>: Chain 60\u201380, then work 1\u20132 rows of single crochet across the chain. Sew each end to the inside of the bag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Customize (Optional)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a button, tag, or small inner pocket if you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can even line the inside with fabric for more structure\u2014but that\u2019s totally optional for beginners!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>Why It\u2019s Beginner Friendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only uses <strong>single crochet stitches<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made <strong>in the round<\/strong>, so no sewing panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple, clean construction with room for creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No complicated shaping \u2014 just increase, then go straight up!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc5c <strong>Final Tip:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t stress about perfection \u2014 the charm of handmade bags is their personality! This project is great for practice and ends with a stylish, usable bag you\u2019ll be proud to show off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pattern and tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@lakesideloops4327\">Lakeside Loops<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spencer Market Bag FREE Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qn_LeVnwEKs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re new to crochet and want to make something stylish and useful, the Spencer Market Bag is a perfect first project. 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