UK version: https://motherbunch.wordpress.com/2018/10/06/frankston-ma...

This pattern was inspired by the French Market bag Pattern by Alexandra Tavel (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/french-market-bag-2), and since I’m a proud Frankston resident I thought why not call it the Frankston Market Bag :smile:
My pattern is worked all in one piece without the need for cutting and rejoining. I’ve also added a simple fan motif to break up the monotony of the netting section, and gathered in my sides more than Alexandra’s original pattern

This pattern can be made with any 8 ply/DK weight cotton or cotton blend. It has been tested with the following yarns (meterage, weight used):

• Industrial Yarns 1.5 mm twisted cotton (210 m, 125 g)
• Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply cotton (190-240 m, 80-100 g)
• Paintbox DK cotton (200 m, 80 g)
• Drops Muskat DK cotton (210 m, 105 g)
• Phildar Cabotine 55% acrylic 45% cotton (90 g, 225 m)
• 4 Seasons 8 ply cotton (190-230 m, 80-100 g)

I’d recommend this pattern for intermediate (or at least ‘advanced beginner’) crocheters. I’ve written this pattern with step by step instructions with the intention that beginners could complete it, but it does include some techniques that are more advanced, eg the foundation single crochet (FSC) stitch. An alternative to FSC is suggested for beginners.

Stitches used (US terms)
Ch = chain
DC = double crochet (UK treble)
Double V-stitch = (2 TR, ch 2, 2 TR) in the same stitch
FSC = Foundation single crochet
HDC = half double crochet (UK half treble)
SC = single crochet (UK double crochet)
SC2tog = single crochet two together
SC3tog = SC three together
Sl st = slip stitch
TR = treble stitch (UK double treble)