Say goodbye to single-use plastic bags and hello to this stylish and eco-friendly alternative - the Essential String Shopping Bag. Made with durable and planet-friendly Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted, this bag is the perfect shopping companion - take it to the shops, the farmers’ market, or even to the beach - this bag can carry it all! This free pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions and three different strap options to make this accessory one you’ll use time and time again.

MEASUREMENTS
● Diameter 8in/20cm
● Height 12½in/32cm
● Short handle length 5in/13cm
● Long handle length 16½in/42cm

MATERIALS
Yarn available at lovecrafts.com
● 3 ½oz/100g balls of Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted:
• 2 balls in either Night Blue, String or Steel Blue
● US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

GAUGE (TENSION)
18 sts and 17 rows to 4in/10cm of single (double) crochet, using a US 7 (4.5mm) hook or size needed to obtain correct gauge (tension).
30 stitches and 8 rows measured over 4in/10cm of net stitch, using a US 7 (4.5mm) hook or size needed to obtain correct gauge (tension).