From French market bags to oversized beach totes, slouchy bags are in vogue! This slouchy bag has a round base and honeycomb mesh sides.

Difficulty Level: Easy
Gauge: 12 stitches x 8 rows = 4” x 4”
Finished Size: Pattern is available in three sizes.
• Market: 8” diameter, 12” height
• Beach: 12” diameter, 12” height
• Jumbo: 16” diameter, 16” height

YOU WILL NEED

SKILLS
Basic Crochet Stitches: Chain (CH), Single Crochet (SC), Double Crochet (DC), Slip Stitch (SL ST), & Standard Increase (dc2same).
Special Stitches: Foundation Double Crochet (FDC).

TOOLS
• Crochet Hook I-9/5.5mm or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Basic Yarn Sewing Kit: scissors, soft tape measure, yarn needle, & removable stitch markers

MATERIALS
Worsted Weight (4) Yarn. (100g/140yds per skein).
• Market Size: 2 skeins, Beach Size: 4 skeins, Jumbo Size: 7 skeins

The best materials for these projects are durable and inelastic yarns composed of plant-based fibers. For the sample piece (Market Size) I used Fantasy Naturale by Plymouth Yarns. (100% Mercerized Cotton.) 100g/140yds per skein. Colorway Blue-Purple Variegated.