Crochet Summer Grocery Bag

Starting May 1st, Oregon is requiring people to bring their grocery bags to the store unless they want to pay 5 cents for plastic/paper ones.  eek!  I am tired of the cheapo reusables from the store and wanted something fun to use.  I found a cute pattern online and dug out some clearanced cotton I had stuffed away for a rainy day.

I am not a very good crocheter and made mistakes but I absolutely love how it turned out and it was super quick to crochet.  I added one of my handmade silk flower barrettes for a little more cuteness factor :)  I suppose this would make a cute beach bag too instead of for groceries.  But in Oregon, we don't have much use for towels and sunscreen.  It's more like windbreakers and extra socks and shoes. LOL

I can't wait to make more with different stitches and designs (longer handles, round bottom, etc.)
It was nice to stop and take time for something just for fun and for me.

Now I know what to do with all my scrap yarn too!