Free Crochet Foldable HOLIDAY Market Bags – 15-in-1 Pattern LIVE CAL + Prizes
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Since my 10-in-1 Animal Market Bags and 10-in-1 Fruit Market Bags are still very popular even years after they were designed, and thousands of crocheters have made those cute bags, I thought it would be perfect also to have a Holiday Market Bag version with 15 different designs… I just couldn’t resist.
To celebrate, I’m hosting a FREE LIVE Crochet Along (CAL) starting September 14th—with 3 parts, 3 LIVE tutorials, and PRIZES! 🎉 Join below to crochet along with me, get all the details, and be entered to win one of 12 giveaways announced at our Crochet Party on September 14th!
Get the PDF Pattern now to crochet ad-free
You can also purchase the PDF via Ravelry and Etsy, but it will cost more than if you purchase it on my website (just $12).
If you are a FULL MEMBER of Nicki’s Crochet Club (formally The Crochet Club), you will NOT need to purchase the PDF! You, NCC Members, automatically get the FULL AD-FREE WRITTEN Pattern HERE (not the 3 LIVE Tutorials videos yet), starting September 4th!
You’ll also get access to the LIVE Tutorials as they are being published!
This pattern includes the following Holiday features
- Ghost
- Eye
- Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin
- Spiderweb
- Candy
- Turkey
- Gingerbread Man
- Reindeer
- Ornament
- Snowglobe with Tree
- Peppermint
- Santa
- Wreath
- Elf
- Snowman
🧶 How the FREE LIVE CAL Works
This is a 3-part LIVE CAL to teach you how to crochet the 15-in-1 Holiday Market Bag, with each part released every other day starting September 14th. Each part includes:
- A FREE written pattern (viewable on the blog, with ads)
- A step-by-step LIVE video tutorial (with replay) at 12pm, PT on each scheduled day
✨ Bonus for signing up:
You’ll get early access to each written part the evening before it goes live — plus the full material list and all event details sent straight to your inbox!
🎁 12 WINNERS – Multiple Ways to Win! 🎉
You don’t have to do everything to win — just jump in and have fun! Here’s how:
- 3 Winners → Just for signing up 🙌
- 3 Winners → Watch all 3 videos + answer the question in each
- 3 Winners → Finish all 3 parts by September 19th at 10am PT
- 3 Winners → Join the LIVE Crochet Party 🎉 (September 19th at 12pm PT)
Be sure to always use the hashtag #HolidayBagsCAL when you share your posts or talk about this LIVE CAL, etc!
💡 The LIVE Party is where we’ll celebrate, announce all winners… and I’ll reveal a fun little surprise 😉 We’ll keep the PRIZES a mystery until the LIVE Party, too! But they will be amazing and worth it!
👉 Sign up above and get ready for pattern, LIVE tutorials, and prizes!
What will you need for the LIVE Crochet Along?
Click the links below to see which materials I used exactly!
Whatever color is used for R12 (last round of the outside of the first circle) will require 1 entire skein (think about 100g) of that color, as it will be used for the main body of the bag as well.
- Premier Just Yarn, Worsted, 875yd/400g
- Premier Minikins, Sport Yarn, 158yd/50g
- Premier Everyday Worsted Yarn, 203yd/100g
- Crochet Brava Worsted Yarn, 218yd/100g
- Loops & Threads Impeccable Worsted Yarn, 285yd/127.5g
- 4mm hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- Polyfill
- Googly Eyes
- Pom Poms (I got a package from Hobby Lobby)
Can I use a different yarn?
Yes, you can switch to a different yarn brand, even a different fiber if you prefer.
I recommend any worsted yarn for this project. Pick from your yarn stash if you want, BUT I highly recommend the yarns mentioned above.
But it’s an ideal project as a yarn stash buster. Use leftover yarn if you have any. I would recommend sticking with either of my above recommendations.
What colors should I pick?
I recommend any of the mentioned solid colors.
Either stick with the colors I picked or pick your favorite colors for your favorite pieces.
Can I use a different hook size?
Yes, you can pick a different size. Just remember, the pattern will be a bit smaller or larger unless you focus on the gauge provided.
More Details about the Pattern
Gauge
4 sc sts x 4 sc rows = 1 square inch
Finished Size
folded: 6.5 inches diameter, about 2 inches thick open, flat, relaxed: 12 x 11 inches
Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch (or invisible sl st – see video)
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- 3rd loop behind the V (loop behind the back loop)
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- flo = front loop only
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- ATC = Alternative Turning Chain
- blo = back loop only
When does the Crochet Along start?
The Crochet Along will be broken up into 3 Parts and start on September 14th, 2026.
You will simply need to decide whether to join the CAL for free or get VIP Access (Nicki’s Crochet Club Members get VIP Access in the Vault automatically).
Are you excited yet? Let’s grab or order your materials, and then we will get started on September 14th, 2026 with Part 1.
LIVE Crochet Along Pattern Parts
Remember, you can get the PDF of this pattern if you don’t like ads or want to work ahead:
Be sure to share your progress pictures in our Facebook group using the hashtag #HolidayBagsCAL so we can celebrate you.
Each LIVE Tutorials for Parts 1-3 + the PARTY will be hosted on Youtube
For Part 1, you’ll also get access to the foundation pattern for the circles and main bag, and already available videos.
Part 1: 9/14/26 – Ghost, Spiderweb, Eye, Pumpkin, Turkey
LIVE Tutorial will start at 12pm, PT (replay after) will be HERE on Youtube.
Part 2: 9/16/26 – Santa, Elf, Wreath, Ornament, Gingerbread Man
LIVE Tutorial will start at 12pm, PT (replay after) will be HERE on Youtube.
Part 3: 9/18/26 – Reindeer, Candy, Peppermint, Snowglobe, Snowman
LIVE Tutorial will start at 12pm, PT (replay after) will be HERE on Youtube.
Party with PRIZES
LIVE PARTY starts 12pm, PT on September 19th, 2026. The LIVE Tutorial Replay (but Prizes can only be won LIVE) will be available after HERE on YouTube
We’ll have another CAL coming soon after this one ends! Be sure to stick around and be on my newsletter to not miss out!
