Crochet Daisy Market Bag Pattern – Summer Floral Shoulder Bag

Materials

• DK / Light #3 cotton yarn – warm cream 350-450 g
• DK cotton yarn – white 25-35 g
• DK cotton yarn – golden yellow 10-15 g
• DK cotton yarn – soft leaf green 10-15 g
• 3.5 mm crochet hook 1
• Yarn needle 1
• Scissors 1 pair
• Stitch markers 4-6
• Cotton fabric for optional lining approximately 45 × 80 cm

Abbreviations

Finished Size

• Bag body: approximately 38 cm / 15 in wide
• Bag height: approximately 34 cm / 13.5 in
• Overall height with strap: approximately 65-70 cm / 25.5-27.5 in
• Strap width: approximately 5-6 cm / 2-2.4 in
• Daisies: approximately 3-4 cm / 1.2-1.6 in

Construction

The bag consists of:

• 1 oval crochet base
• 1 continuous openwork body
• 3 raised textured vertical sections on the front
• 1 long integrated shoulder strap
• Approximately 10-12 small crochet daisies
• Small green leaves
• Optional fabric lining

Part 1 – Oval Bag Base

Using warm cream yarn, ch 42.

R1: Beginning in second ch from hook, sc in next 40 ch, 5 sc in final ch. Continue along opposite side of foundation chain, sc in next 40 ch, 4 sc in final ch. Join with sl st.

R2: ch 1, sc around, working 2 sc into each of the curved-end increase stitches as needed to keep the base flat.

R3: Repeat evenly spaced increases around both rounded ends.

R4: sc around, increasing approximately 6 sts across each curved end.

R5: sc around without increasing.

The base should measure approximately 34-36 cm long and 9-10 cm wide.

Part 2 – Transition to the Bag Body

R6: Work 1 round of sc in BLO around the entire base.

This creates a clean fold line and allows the body to rise vertically.

R7: sc around.

R8: ch 3, dc around. Join with sl st.

Part 3 – Main Open Mesh Stitch

The body uses a light mesh pattern.

Mesh Round A: ch 3, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st* around. Join.

Mesh Round B: ch 3, *dc in next dc, ch 1, dc into next dc* around, placing each dc directly above the dc from the previous round.

Repeat these mesh rounds while keeping the stitch count consistent.

Part 4 – Establish the Textured Front Panels

Lay the bag flat and mark the center front.

Create three vertical textured sections:

• one approximately 8 cm left of center,
• one near the center,
• one approximately 8 cm right of center.

Each textured section should be approximately 5 stitches wide.

Continue the normal mesh pattern everywhere else.

Part 5 – Raised Cable-Style Panel

For each marked panel, replace the mesh stitches with:

Row A: FPdc around next 2 dc, dc in center st, FPdc around next 2 dc.

Row B: BPdc around next 2 sts, dc in center, BPdc around next 2 sts.

Row C: Skip first 2 post stitches, FPdc around next 2 post stitches, then work FPdc around the 2 skipped stitches to create a crossed cable effect.

Repeat Rows A-C vertically while continuing the surrounding mesh.

Part 6 – Build the Bag Body

Continue working the mesh and textured panels until the body measures approximately 30-32 cm from the base.

For a roomy bag, work approximately 26-30 rounds, depending on your yarn and tension.

Try to finish after a plain mesh round before beginning the upper shaping.

Part 7 – Upper Edge

Work:

R1: sc around.

R2: hdc around.

R3: sc around.

This creates a stronger upper edge before forming the shoulder strap.

Part 8 – Mark the Strap Sections

Lay the bag flat.

Mark approximately 18-20 stitches at each side of the bag.

These stitches will become the integrated shoulder strap.

The center-front and center-back sections will gradually decrease to create the curved opening.

Part 9 – Shape the Left Strap

Join cream yarn at the first side marker.

Row 1: sc across the marked strap stitches. Turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc2tog, sc across to final 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until approximately 10-12 stitches remain.

Continue straight in sc until the strap measures approximately 35-40 cm from the top of the bag.

FO.

Part 10 – Shape the Right Strap

Repeat the same instructions on the opposite side.

Make sure both strap sections contain the same number of rows.

Before joining, hold the bag against your shoulder and adjust the length if necessary.

Part 11 – Join the Shoulder Strap

Place the two strap ends together with right sides facing.

Join using slip stitches or whip stitch.

Turn the seam toward the inside.

For additional strength, sew across the seam a second time using matching yarn.

Part 12 – Strap Edging

Join cream yarn at the upper edge of the bag.

Work sc evenly around the entire inner opening and along both sides of the strap.

At the shoulder section, keep the stitches relaxed so the strap remains flexible.

Work a second round of sc if you want a firmer strap.

Part 13 – Small Daisy Center

Using golden yellow yarn:

R1: MR, 8 sc into ring.

Join with sl st.

FO, leaving a small tail.

Part 14 – Daisy Petals

Join white yarn into any yellow stitch.

In each stitch around work:

(ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in same st)

Repeat around to create 8 petals.

FO.

Gently shape each petal with your fingers.

Part 15 – Small Green Leaf

Using soft green yarn:

Ch 6.

Beginning in second ch from hook:

sl st, sc, hdc, dc, 5 dc in final ch.

Continue along opposite side:

dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

FO leaving a long sewing tail.

Part 16 – Make the Flower Set

Make approximately:

• 10-12 white daisies
• 8-10 tiny green leaves

Not every daisy needs a leaf. Leaving a few flowers without leaves creates a more natural scattered look.

Part 17 – Arrange the Daisies

Lay the finished bag flat before sewing.

Scatter the flowers asymmetrically across the front.

Place some daisies close to the textured vertical panels and others in the open mesh sections.

Avoid placing them in perfectly straight rows.

For a similar arrangement, position:

• 2 flowers near the upper section,
• 3-4 across the middle,
• 4-5 toward the lower half,
• 1-2 near the side edges.

Part 18 – Sew on the Flowers

Using the yellow or white yarn tails, sew each flower securely through its center.

Add one or two small stitches beneath selected petals so they remain flat against the bag.

Do not stitch every petal down.

Leaving the petal tips free creates the soft dimensional appearance.

Part 19 – Attach the Leaves

Place one small green leaf beside selected daisies.

Sew through the center vein of the leaf using green yarn.

Allow the outer leaf edges to remain slightly raised.

Part 20 – Strengthen the Bottom

If the bag will carry heavier items, work one additional round of slip stitches around the bottom edge.

You can also cut an oval piece of plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base and place it inside the optional lining.

Optional Fabric Lining

1. Lay the finished bag flat and trace its body shape onto cotton fabric.
2. Add approximately 1.5 cm seam allowance.
3. Cut two identical pieces.
4. Sew the sides and bottom together.
5. Fold the upper raw edge inward.
6. Insert the lining into the crochet bag.
7. Hand sew the lining beneath the upper crochet edge using small hidden stitches.

A lining is especially useful if you plan to carry keys, cosmetics or other small objects that could slip through the openwork stitches.

Optional Inner Pocket

Cut a rectangle of lining fabric approximately 18 × 15 cm.

Fold the edges inward and sew the pocket to one lining panel before assembling the lining.

This creates a convenient place for a phone or keys.

Finishing

1. Weave in all remaining yarn ends.
2. Check every flower attachment.
3. Gently steam or wet block the bag.
4. Shape the bottom corners while damp.
5. Straighten the shoulder strap.
6. Arrange the daisies and leaves by hand.
7. Allow the bag to dry completely before using.

Color Ideas

• Classic daisy: cream + white + yellow + soft green
• Vintage floral: oatmeal + dusty pink + mustard + sage
• Summer: ivory + sky blue + lemon yellow
• Romantic: cream + blush pink + burgundy
• Autumn: beige + rust + mustard + olive
• Coastal: natural cotton + navy + pale blue

Finishing Checklist

1. Crochet the oval base.
2. Build the lower solid edge.
3. Work the open mesh body.
4. Add the three raised textured panels.
5. Shape both sides into the shoulder strap.
6. Join and reinforce the strap.
7. Crochet 10-12 daisies.
8. Make the small green leaves.
9. Arrange the flowers asymmetrically.
10. Sew all embellishments securely.
11. Add an optional fabric lining.
12. Weave in every yarn end.
13. Block and shape the finished bag.