Sunlit Meadow Market Tote Free Pattern – Crochet a Hexagon Boho Bag

Imagine strolling through a sun-drenched farmers market, your fresh produce nestled in a beautiful, handmade tote that turns heads. Or picture a lazy beach day with your towel, sunscreen, and a good book all carried in a bag that perfectly captures the boho, eco-friendly vibe. This Sunlit Meadow Market Tote is more than just a bag—it's a statement piece that you crafted with your own hands.

This free crochet pattern is a joy to make. It starts as a flat hexagon, which feels almost magical as it transforms into a roomy, textured tote with a simple fold and seam. Using warm, earthy tones of terracotta, sage, and sand in a breathable 100% cotton yarn, this bag is as durable as it is beautiful. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner looking for a fun project, this pattern is designed to guide you every step of the way.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather your materials. This project is all about quality and natural fibers, so you'll love working with these supplies:

• Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% mercerized cotton, 100g/186yds) – 2 skeins in Terracotta, 1 skein in Sage, 1 skein in Sand. This mercerized cotton has a beautiful sheen and excellent stitch definition.
• Hook: 5.5mm (I-9) crochet hook. This size creates a nice, dense fabric that holds its shape well.
• Other: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, scissors, and stitch markers (optional but helpful).

Gauge: 4 dc x 2 rows = 1 inch in pattern stitch (after blocking). Gauge is important for the final size, so be sure to check it before starting.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This bag is crocheted as a flat hexagon, then folded and seamed to create the bag shape. It's worked in joined rounds with a right side and wrong side. Let's get started!

Special Stitches

You'll use two special stitches in this pattern. Practice them first if you're new to them:

• dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. This is a decrease that brings two stitches into one.
• V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch. This creates a lovely open, lacy "V" shape.

Hexagon Base (make 1)

We'll start with the Terracotta yarn to create the base of your hexagon. This is the foundation of your entire bag.

Round 1: With Terracotta, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 5 times. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (18 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Tip: The magic ring is essential for a tight, closed center. If you're not familiar with it, you can ch 4 and sl st to form a ring instead.

Round 2: Sl st into next 2 dc and into ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space (corner made). *Ch 1, skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc groups, 6 corners)

This round establishes the corners of your hexagon. The ch-2 spaces are where you'll increase in future rounds.

Round 3: Sl st into next dc and into ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. *Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner space. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, ch 1, join. (6 corners, 6 dc2tog)

Here you begin the textured pattern with your first decreases. Notice how the dc2tog creates a subtle "pinch" in the fabric.

Round 4: Sl st into next dc and into ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. *Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, join.

Your first V-stitch appears! This is where the lacy pattern really starts to shine.

Round 5: Sl st into next dc and into ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. *Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, join.

Notice how you're adding one more V-stitch on each side between the decreases. This is the pattern that will continue.

Round 6: Sl st into next dc and into ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. *Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V-stitch, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc2tog, ch 1, join.

You're getting the hang of it now! Each round adds one more V-stitch to each side.

Rounds 7-12: Continue in pattern, adding one more V-stitch on each side between the dc2tog decreases each round. Work 6 rounds total (Rounds 7-12) with Terracotta. At the end of Round 12, fasten off Terracotta.

This is the main body of your bag. The Terracotta section will be the largest, forming the bottom and most of the sides.

Round 13: Join Sage in any corner space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. Work in pattern as established, but instead of dc2tog, work dc in each dc and V-stitch in each V-stitch (no decreases). Work 2 rounds of Sage (Rounds 13-14).

Now you're switching to the color bands. Notice that you stop decreasing here—this creates the straight sides of your bag.

Round 15: Join Sand. Work 2 rounds of Sand (Rounds 15-16) in same pattern (no decreases).

The Sand color adds a lovely light, airy band to your design.

Round 17: Join Sage. Work 2 rounds of Sage (Rounds 17-18).

Bringing back the Sage creates a beautiful symmetry in your color pattern.

Round 19: Join Terracotta. Work 2 rounds of Terracotta (Rounds 19-20). Fasten off.

Finishing with Terracotta ties the whole design together, framing your bag with the warmest color.

Folding and Seaming

Now for the magical part—transforming your flat hexagon into a bag!

Fold the hexagon in half so that three corners meet on each side. The bag will have a flat bottom and two side seams. Using Terracotta yarn and a tapestry needle, whip stitch the side seams from the bottom corner up to the top edge, leaving the top open. Repeat on the other side.

Tip: Take your time with the seaming. A neat whip stitch will make your bag look professional and ensure it's sturdy enough for heavy items.

Handles

Your bag needs handles to carry all your treasures. Here's how to make them:

Round 1: With Terracotta, attach yarn to the top edge of one side seam. Ch 80 (or desired handle length), sl st to the top edge of the other side seam. Ch 1, turn.

This chain will form one handle. You can adjust the length to your preference—80 chains makes a comfortable shoulder-length handle.

Round 2: Work sc evenly across the chain, then continue sc around the entire top edge of the bag, working sc in each stitch and 2 sc in each corner. When you reach the starting point, join with sl st. Fasten off.

This round reinforces the handle and begins to finish the top edge of your bag.

Round 3: Attach Sage to the same starting point. Ch 1, sc in each sc around the entire top edge, working 2 sc in each corner of the handles. Join, fasten off.

The Sage edging adds a beautiful finishing touch that echoes the color bands on the bag body.

Finishing

You're almost done! Here are the final steps to complete your masterpiece:

Weave in all ends carefully with your tapestry needle. Block the bag lightly to shape—this helps even out your stitches and gives the bag a professional finish. Optionally, add a fabric lining or a button closure to personalize your bag.

Congratulations! You've just created your very own Sunlit Meadow Market Tote. This bag is perfect for so many uses—from grocery shopping to beach trips to everyday errands. The sturdy cotton yarn and thoughtful construction mean it will last for years to come.

We'd love to see your finished creation! Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #SunlitMeadowTote and tag us so we can admire your handiwork. Happy crocheting!