Reusable Market Bags | Knit and Crochet
I have enlisted the help of the Market Bag QUEEN to celebrate Earth Day. Using our knit and crochet talents to do our part and reduce the use of plastic bags is a fun way to create. Salena Baca herself is joining me for a great Market Bag round up to get your creative juices flowing and make some great reusable bags in both knit and crochet.
Why Reusable Market Bags
According to the EPS in 2017 containers and packaging category had the most plastic tonnage at over 14 million tons. This category includes bags, sacks and wraps. What can we do as knitters and crocheters to bring that number down? Make reusable bags!
These reusable bags can be made from plarn (plastic yarn) and that does reuse plastic bags but we can also make our own bags from the start as to not use plastic bags.
Crochet Reusable Market Bags
- Carry All Tote
- Sprightly Tote
- Bucket Bag
- Lotus Blossom Bag
- Vintage Purse
- Hempster Handbag
- Mesh Market Bag
- Fresh Air Tote
- Autumn Harvest Tote
- Jute Tote
- Primrose Bag
- Market Tote
- Bend Market Tote Bag Set
- Sunkissed Beach Tote
- Pam’s Market Tote
- Eyelet Market Tote
- Frosted Tote Bag
- Bloom Market Tote
- Everyday Tote
- Tassel Tote
- Twill Tote
- High Desert Tote
- Piece of Cake Cross-Body
- Trinity Tote
Knit Reusable Market Bags
Environmentally Friendly Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I make reusable market bags?
Honestly… we can make such a difference with our crafting talents! Plastic bags are a huge part of landfill waste, and by making our own reusable bags, we can help reduce that number.
Can I make these bags with plarn?
Yes! You can totally make bags from plarn, which is plastic yarn made from upcycled plastic bags. But you can also make them from yarn from the start, which is even better for the planet.
Are there crochet patterns for market bags?
Oh, absolutely! There are tons of gorgeous crochet market bag patterns listed on the page… like the Carry All Tote, Sprightly Tote, and the Lotus Blossom Bag, just to name a few!
What about knitters… are there any knit market bag patterns?
You betcha! For all you knitters out there, there are some lovely knit market bag patterns too. Check out the Seaside Beach Bag and the Go Green Grocery Tote.
Where can I find more eco-friendly crochet projects?
So glad you asked! There are some other great resources linked on the page that you might love… like a roundup of 10 Free Crochet Market Bag Patterns and some Crochet Plarn Projects.
