Crochet Pattern: Bellflower Produce Bag (PDF Download)

Why carry an ordinary produce bag when you can carry one blooming with flowers? The Bellflower Produce Bag crochet pattern features delicate lace leaves, graceful bell-shaped flowers, and a scalloped edge that turns an everyday essential into something truly beautiful.

Designed for advanced beginners and intermediate crocheters, the pattern includes detailed round-by-round instructions and a photo tutorial for crocheting a simple and attractive cord. Perfect for farmers markets, grocery shopping, produce storage, gifting, and sustainable everyday living.

HOW THIS BAG IS MADE
• Bag is worked in joined rounds from the bottom up.
• The first 9 rounds create the base of the bag.
• With chains and double crochet stitches, alternating leaves and flowers begin to appear. Lace leaves and bell-shaped flowers continue up the sides of the bag.
• A scalloped brim is added with simple stitches, while creating the holes through which a drawstring can be threaded.
• Add a drawstring to ensure that your loose fruits and veggies stay put. Instructions are given for crocheting one quickly and easily.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

CONCENTRATION LEVEL
Fair amount of focus required. The base and top edge of the bag involve straightforward and uncomplicated stitching. However, the lace along the sides is a little more involved. It may require a fair amount of focus and counting.

STITCHES USED
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, double crochet 2 together, double crochet 3 together

TECHNIQUES USED
Adjustable ring method, working in the round, and working into chain spaces.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• 8-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of materials needed, including yarn details and quantity.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Clear round-by-round instructions with stitch counts provided for every round to help you stay on track.
• Detailed instructions and photo tutorial for crocheting a simple and attractive cord.
• Video tutorial for special technique (QR code and URL to access video tutorial are included in the pattern).
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(approximate size after blocking)
10.5 inches (26.5 cm) wide across top edge x 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, measured flat

THREAD
Super Fine (CYC #1) Weight Yarn/Size 3 Crochet Thread
250 - 295 yards (229 - 270 m)

The sample shown here was made with a D/3/3.25 mm crochet hook and KnitPicks Curio No. 3 lace weight 100% mercerized cotton (295 yds/270 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per ball) in the color #27999 Natural (Bare). The project requires 1 ball of this yarn.

SUGGESTED YARN SUBSTITUTES
- Scheepjes Catona
- Aunt Lydia's Fashion Crochet (Size 3)
- DMC Petra Crochet Cotton Thread Size 3

ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Size D/3/3.25 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Bead with ⅜ inch (1 cm) hole (optional for drawstring)
Scissors

GAUGE
Rnds 1–6 = 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter

This pattern listing includes 2 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos. PDF file size: 4 MB
(2) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. PDF has been tagged for accessibility and tested on a screen reader. PDF file size: <1MB

This pattern has been edited by a professional technical editor currently working in the industry.

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