Finally, here is my first ever crochet bag revealed in all its stripy glory. And if I do say so myself, I think it turned out rather fabulous in a bold, floppy, baggy sort of way.
It ended up a bit larger than I had first envisaged, mainly because I got so
carried away hooking round in delightful, colourful, woolly circles that I didn't actually notice it was getting so big. And so thirty-eight rounds after beginning
it suddenly occurred to me that I really ought to stop and begin thinking
about an edging and some handles. And perhaps some little bitsy flowers to finish.
It was an easy thing to make folks, honest it was. And enjoyable, oh yes you betcha. After working on blankets recently (and the ripple still isn't finished, I've run out of yarn and have ten more stripes to go) it was lovely to have an idea, start it, work on it and finish it inside a month. Satisfying.
I didn't have a pattern for this bag as such, but I did have to learn about working in the round with increases ie how to create a flat circle for the bag bottom (from an old crochet pattern belonging to Lovely C, we cracked it together one morning over coffee). I learnt how to do the shell edging from my little crochet book, and used a pattern I found on line here for the flowers, although I found I had to alter it a little as it didn't seem to quite work out the way it was written. The leaves were my own design and the straps, well they're just long rows of single crochet.
I do especially like the way the bag can be plonked down and the top sort of rolled over so that it becomes very practical for using/selecting yarn when working on my hexagons.
And I think the hexagons look especially fetching nestled snugly in there, don't you agree?
It's a bag of multi coloured hooky goodness. Inside and out.
ps :: I know quite a few of you have been following the progress of this little project and have expressed interest
in it as I've been making it. I'm contemplating attempting to write the
pattern/instructions down for making this bag, do you think this might
be something you would like? I'm happy to do it if you'd like me to,
please just let me know what you think. Thanks :o)x
edited to add :: oh my friends, you make me so happy, thanks a million for the bag-love!!
I'll work on the pattern/instructions as soon as I have chance and will post it for you. xx mwah xx
It turned out beautiful!! I love it.
Posted by: Chris | July 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Oh, it's fabulous...I'm waiting anxiously for the pattern!
Posted by: Dragonfly | July 23, 2008 at 10:37 PM
What an amazing technicolour bag. It is terrific and perfect for holding your balls of wool or patchwork, or even for taking down to your local shops for a few essentials, minus the wool that is! x
Posted by: Louise | July 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM
I absolutely love that bag and the colours are so beautiful, rich and jewel like. Oh and the hexagons, where did you get the pattern from. It is all so very beautiful. I just sit and look at the colours it is looks all so tactile.
Posted by: Patricia | July 25, 2008 at 10:02 AM
ps.
I would love the pattern for bag too.
And.....
the hexagons!!
If that is OK
Posted by: Patricia | July 25, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I LOVE the bag you made!! How clever, bright and bold! Great job!!
Have a great day!
Sherry
Posted by: Sherry Wescott | July 29, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Wonderful bag! It would be very nice if you post the pattern!
Posted by: Silvia | July 31, 2008 at 10:14 AM
I would love it if you did post the pattern and the colors you used. I am color handicap and I love the colors you used. Yarn?
Posted by: patonslake | August 01, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Wow that is fabulous. Your use of colours really do pop!
Posted by: crochetroo | November 12, 2008 at 10:49 AM
WOW!!!!!!!! Gorgeous bag, I love the colours.
Love from Holland!
Posted by: Alice | February 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Wow! Love the colors and I love the bag. You do a very nice and neat work. By any chance have you ever come up with the pattern? I'd love to.
Posted by: Ebie | June 16, 2009 at 09:11 PM
The bag is wonderful!! I would love it if you posted the pattern.
Posted by: Claudia | December 01, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Wow, that bag is so beautiful! Did you ever come up with a pattern for it?
Posted by: Sinanthiel | February 18, 2010 at 06:36 AM
I would love to have the pattern to the bag. Just today I started roling my yarn in balls. I don't have no more room for my yarn in m bucket. Thanks
Posted by: bebe | March 16, 2011 at 12:29 AM
I would love the pattern for the bag. It's absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Fran Elson | April 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM
I would love to have the pattern for the bag. Thank you in advancer.
Posted by: Ann Mackey | April 14, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Hi Lucy, just found youre website, and i am hooked!!!!!!!!!!.i am an oldy and have been crocheting for approx, 50yrs but love youre style and inspirational ideas. My home is full of vintage (2nd hand tat)finds and knitty and hooky things. along with all things quilty.I just love the cushiony thing that this bag is leaning against it looks like a needlepoint cushion done in all little squares of different wooly lovlynesss. Pleeeeeeeeesa tell me more about it......love ginge.xx
Posted by: ginger | May 15, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Lovely! Very beautiful bag. Color choice, pattern and everything perfect and attractive.Great work!
Posted by: Lakshmi | May 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Hi, how can I get a pattern for this bag? I really, really love it and need one in my life! Is it possible to have it emailed to me?
Posted by: Julie | June 13, 2011 at 01:46 PM
pretty please, do you have the pattern for this to share?
Posted by: Kate Deriso | July 05, 2011 at 01:47 PM
lucy, i love your color choses. they are comforting and crazy at the same time. love the bag. went out into my stash to see if i even have your kind of colors. i am thinking you are taking colors from the rainbow which i never have. but into my stash i went and got some so we will see. almost thought it was easier to go buy more. so going to try your bag. will post progress. keep up the good work. gert
Posted by: gert | August 04, 2011 at 04:21 PM
would love to get a pattern for bag
Virginia Christian
Norfolk Island
Posted by: virginia christian | August 25, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Love all of your work ! The bag is awesome, and I would really appreciate it, if you post the instructions for it ............
Meanwhile, thank you, for all of the beautiful inspirations !!
Posted by: Bobbie Kopischke | September 08, 2011 at 07:39 PM
Could you please send me the bags pattern. Its is so adorable! The perfect gift for my mum! xxthanks for all the pretty stuff!
Posted by: Neiki | September 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM
hola lucy!!!estoy fascinada con todo lo que haces eres realmente extraordinaria admiro tu arte....y pues los colores que utilizas son bellos,me gustaria saber como se llaman ya que aqui en donde vivo no los encuentro.....muchas gracias por hacer todo esto para nosotras.SALUDOS DESDE HONDURAS
Posted by: WENDY PINEDA | October 30, 2011 at 05:53 AM