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Crocheted Summer Mesh Bag Kleopatra

2025-06-26

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Do you also love crocheting bags, backpacks, pouches, sacks, handbags, or market bags? Crocheted bags are my favorite project to make, and they're also a perfect gift, not just for my friends. And I think crocheted market bags, in particular, will delight anyone you want to treat with a handmade gift.

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Today, I've prepared an easy pattern for a simple summer mesh bag with a stretchy design. The market bag has a straightforward construction, crocheted from the bottom up in rounds. Two handles are crocheted at the top. You can make it larger or smaller, wider or narrower – according to your needs and taste. This market bag is easily adjustable, flexible, airy, stylish, and practical.

For this project, I chose an interesting ribbon yarn called Kleopatra, which has a high sheen, making the entire bag look luxurious.

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The mesh summer bag is crocheted using an easy, repeating pattern with single crochets, double crochets, and chain stitches. Even beginners can try this textured pattern that creates little flowers. The bag is crocheted starting from a magic ring, gradually expanding. Once you're happy with the achieved width, you'll crochet the body of the bag. The top part of the bag is slightly tapered. The handles are crocheted directly while working the last rows of the bag.

In the video, we'll crochet a medium-sized market bag using 3 balls of yarn.

This pattern is designed for experienced beginners. No special crochet knowledge is required; everything is explained and shown in detail in the video tutorial.

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CROCHET SUMMER MESH BAG "KLEOPATRA" WITH ELASTIC FLORAL PATTERN

This pattern is made for beginners - only a basic skill level is required to make it. If you don't understand any of my instructions, don't worry I am here for you.

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CROCHET SUMMER MESH BAG "KLEOPATRA" WITH ELASTIC FLORAL PATTERN

INSTRUCTIONS AND PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS

This crocheted MARKET BAG works up quickly! It uses a simple 2-row repeat pattern that's easy to memorize. As you crochet, beautiful little "flowers" will emerge, interlocking to create a textured, elastic fabric.

MATERIALS

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What you'll need:

  • Yarn – I chose Kleopatra yarn in "lavender." Feel free to pick any color you like!
  • Hook: 5.0 mm
  • Tapestry needle (for seaming and weaving in ends)
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
Difficulty Level: Level 1 – for beginners
 
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US crochet terms: 
SlSt – slip stitch 
CH/s – chain/s 
SC - single crochet
HDC - half double crochet
DC - double crochet 
TR - treble
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP - repeat
 
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CROCHET SUMMER MESH BAG "KLEOPATRA" WITH ELASTIC FLORAL PATTERN

INSTRUCTIONS AND PATTERN NOTES

  1. At the start of a round:
    • Ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
    • Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet (dc).
    • Ch 4 at the beginning of a round counts as a treble crochet (tr) 
  2. I recommend starting with a magic ring. Work in closed rounds on the right side.
  3. Work in closed rounds, always close the round with a slip stitch (sl st) into the first stitch at the beginning of the round.
  4. ( ) – The number in parentheses indicates the total stitch count for the round after completing it.
  5. Size:
    • Height:
    • Width:
    • Handle length:
    • Note: Size may vary depending on your individual crocheting style and tension.
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CROCHET SUMMER MESH BAG "KLEOPATRA" WITH ELASTIC FLORAL PATTERN
WRITTEN PATTERN

  • Ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
  • Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet (dc).
  • Ch 4 at the beginning of a round counts as a treble crochet (tr) [or double treble crochet (dtr)].

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Start with a magic ring and continue crocheting in closed rounds, ending each round with a slip stitch (sl st).

R1: Ch 3 (dc), 11 dc into the magic ring, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (12 dc).

R2: Ch 3 (dc) and ch 1, *1 dc into next st, ch 1* repeat around, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (12 dc and ch-1 spaces).

R3: Ch 3 (dc), ch 1 and 1 dc into 1st st, *(1 dc + ch 1 + 1 dc) into next st*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (12 V-stitches).

R4: Ch 3 (dc), ch 1, *(1 dc into next dc, ch 1)*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (24 dc and ch-1 spaces).

R5: Ch 3 (dc), ch 1 and 1 dc into 1st st, *(1 dc + ch 1 + 1 dc) into next st*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (24 V-stitches).

R6: Ch 3 (dc), ch 1, *(1 dc into next dc, ch 1)*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (48 dc and ch-1 spaces).

R7: Ch 3 (dc), ch 1 and 1 dc into 1st st, *(1 dc + ch 1 + 1 dc) into next st*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (48 V-stitches).

R8: Ch 3 (dc), ch 1, *(1 dc into next dc, ch 1)*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (96 dc and ch-1 spaces).

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Body of the Bag

R1: Ch 1, 1 sc into 1st st, 1 sc into ch-sp, 1 sc into next st, ch 4, skip (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1), *1 sc into next st, 1 sc into ch-sp, 1 sc into next st, ch 4*, repeat around, end the round with 1 sc into last ch-sp, close with a sl st into 1st st at the beginning of the round (16 repeats).

R2: Ch 1, 1 sc into 1st st, 1 sc into next st, 1 sc into next ch, ch 4, 2 tr into middle sc, *1 sc into ch before sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, 1 sc into next ch, ch 4, 2 tr into middle sc*, repeat around, end the round with 1 sc into last ch, 1 sc into next st, close with a sl st into 1st st at the beginning of the round.

R3: Ch 1, 1 sc into 1st st, 1 sc into next st, ch 4, 1 sc into ch before tr, 1 sc into tr, 1 sc into ch after tr, ch 4, *skip 1 sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, skip 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc into ch before tr, 1 sc into tr, 1 sc into ch after tr, ch 4*, repeat around, end the round with 1 sc into last st, close the round with a sl st into 1st st at the beginning of the round.

R4: Ch 4 (tr), ch 4, 1 sc into ch before sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, 1 sc into ch after sc, ch 4, *2 tr into middle sc, ch 4, 1 sc into ch before sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, 1 sc into ch after sc, ch 4*, repeat around, close the round with a sl st into 4th ch at the beginning of the round.

R5: Ch 1, 1 sc into 1st st, 1 sc into next ch, ch 4, skip 1 sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, skip 1 sc, ch 4, *1 sc into ch before tr, 1 sc into tr, 1 sc into next ch, ch 4, skip 1 sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, skip 1 sc, ch 4*, repeat around, end the round with 1 sc into last st, close the round with a sl st into 1st st at the beginning of the round.

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Repeat R2 - R5 until you are satisfied with the height of the bag.

Upper Part - Tapering

R1: Ch 3 (dc), 2 dc into ch-sp *1 dc into middle sc, 2 dc into ch-sp*, repeat around, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (96 dc).

R2: Ch 3 (dc), dc2tog, *1 dc into dc, dc2tog*, repeat around, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (64 dc).

R3: Ch 3 (dc), 1 dc into each dc, close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round (64 dc).

Divide stitches into 4 sections: 16 stitches for sides and 16 stitches between handles.

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R4: Handle chain: Ch 80, skip 16 stitches, 1 sc into next 16 sts, ch 80, skip 16 stitches, 1 sc into next 16 sts, last sc crochet together with next hdc, which is crocheted into 1st ch.

R5: 1 hdc into next 78 ch, crochet last hdc together with next sc, 1 sl st into next 14 sts, crochet last sl st together with first hdc, 1 hdc into next 78 ch, crochet last hdc together with next sl st.

R6: Slip slip crochet (sl st) around the entire top edge.

Close the round with a sl st into the 1st st at the beginning of the round or with an invisible join.
Cut yarn and weave in the loose end.

WE ARE DONE! YOUR FABULOUS CROCHET SUMMER MESH BAG "KLEOPATRA" WITH ELASTIC FLORAL PATTERN IS COMPLETE. I BELIEVE IT WILL BRING JOY NOT ONLY IN SUMMER!

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