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June 2021 QP Upcycled Denim Produce Mesh Bags

Upcycled Denim Produce Mesh Bags

June 2021 QuickProjects

Skill Level: Easy | Hook: Size H or 5mm | Gauge: N/A | Dimensions: 22 inches around x 15.5 inches long

With spring and summer, comes the farmer markets and loads of fresh veggies and fruits! This produce bag is cute, reuseable, made with sustainable yarns (upcycled denim!) AND also perfect for a project bag if a produce bag isn’t what you want! Happy Crocheting! ~Lauren

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  • One skein of Wool and the Gang Billie Jean in Dirty Denim- $9
  • Size H/5mm Wool and the Gang Steel Hook- $9
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Crochet Produce Bags

Upcycled Denim Produce Mesh Bags

Skill Level: Easy | Hook: Size H or 5mm | Gauge: N/A | Dimensions: 22 inches around x 15.5 inches long

Special Stitch– In order to keep the same number of spaces but create a more solid stripe in Round 5 the following special stitch will be used in the pattern. 

dc2tog cluster

  1. Yarn over (yo), insert your hook into the designated space, yo and pull a loop back through.
  2. yo and pull through 2 loops on your hook. 
  3. Repeat from steps 1-2 in same designated space, 
  4. yo and pull through all three loops on hook. 

 

Note: Turn between all rounds after round 2 to maintain straight mesh lines. 

 

With size H/5mm hook, ch 33. 

Round 1 (Foundation Round):

  • sc in 2nd ch from hook, 
  • sc in each sp across to last sp, 
  • 3 sc in last sp to wrap around end of ch to other side, 
  • sc in each sp across to last sc on other “side” of ch, 
  • 2 sc in last sp, sl st to 1st sc

Stitches Count: 66 sc around 

 

Round 2: 

  • Ch 7 (counts as first tr + ch 3), 
  • *sk next 2 sp, tr in next sp, ch 3, 
  • Repeat from * around to last 2 sp
  • sk next 2 sp, sl st to 4th ch of beg ch. Turn 

Stitches Count: 22 tr with 3 ch between each

 

Round 3: 

  • Ch 7 (counts as first tr + ch 3), 
  • *sk next ch 3 sp, tr in next sp (tr sp from previous round), ch 3, 
  • Repeat from * around to last ch-3 sp
  • sk ch-3 sp, sl st to 4th ch of beg ch. Turn 

Stitches Count: 22 tr with 3 ch between each

 

Round 4: Repeat Round 3

 

Round 5: 

  • Ch 3 (counts as dc), 
  • 2 dc2tog cluster in next ch-3 sp, dc in next sp, 
  • Repeat from * around ending at **, 
  • sl to to top of beginning ch. Turn 

Stitches Count: 44 dc2tog cluster, 22 dc

 

Repeat Rounds 2-5 three more times (most of the yarn used up) and fasten off. 

 

Finishing: 

  • With remaining yarn, make a ch that is at least 35-45 inches long (your preference for the drawstring length). 
  • Without fastening off yet, take the beginning of the ch and weave it in and out spaces around the top edge of the bag to where it started. 
  • Sl st to the beginning of ch, creating a loop. Fasten off and weave in ends securely. The drawstring is now ready to use as a handle and to close the top opening! 
  • Note: Hand Wash before use to get residual dye out. 

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