Despite the wintery weather reports, spring is just around the corner and so are the farmers markets! Whether you are visiting the markets weekly for fresh foods, or stopping by a roadside stand on your way home from work, having a reusable bag with you is a must. We’ve rounded up ten adorable patterns ranging from mesh to weekender styles that will get you through market season and beyond. Most can do double duty as beach, diaper, and school carryalls. Better get started soon- you may find you want to make them all!
1. Summer beach bag – Let’s Knit
2. Free as a bird tote – Strocel
3. Girlfriend market tote – Sugar Bunny Boulevard
4. DIY Birkin Tote – Thrift Dee
7. Weekender tote – A Beautiful Mess
8. Crochet bag – Attic24
9. Make It Local: Origami Bags – WhipUp
10: Iron- on Typographic Tote – How About Orange
I love all these bag designs, especially the knit ones. I’ve recently started “recycling” old canvas tote bags by decorating them with knit flowers. I love the results 🙂 I’ve posted some photos and directions at http://purl3agony.hubpages.com/hub/Free-Knitting-Pattern-Knit-a-Field-of-Flowers-to-Decorate-and-Recycle-a-Tote-Bag