The Bag, Ta-dah!

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've written up the bag pattern, you can find it HERE. Happy Hooking!xxxxxxx

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Marion]

Hallo! Diese Tasche ist einfach wunderbar. Wo finde ich die Anleitung?

[Gloria Guldin]

I love this bag. I can figure out the rows and flowers and strap but not the bottom. Did you write a pattern. I would love to purchase it. Gloria Guldin. [email protected]. Or 239 821-8043 text. Thx.

[Jennie E Andino]

Hi! I must say that you have such a beautiful website. I have it in my Favorites and every so often I go through it to find something to crochet. I came across the Crochet Bag pattern and immediately printed it out and I'm ready to crochet one. Thank you so much for the pattern!

[Barbara Spohn]

Where can I find the pattern for this beautiful bag? Thanks!

[Portia]

Your purse is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your Pattern. My Aunt is going on vacation and you wanted me to make her a oversized bag too take with her. And I'm looked for a pattern every where. The search is over. I'm making this gorgeous bag for her. Thanks again. I will be come on your site to get my patterns. God Bless you. Mrs Portia Roberson

[Teresa]

Hi Lucy! I’m new to Attic24 and love your color story behind your patterns. I am getting ready to start the Meadow Blanket as soon as my local store gets the Stylecraft Pale Rose back in stock for me! I can’t wait to start. I would LOVE the pattern for this beautiful bag (to carry my Meadow Blanket & yarn project around:) I’m in the States, specifically Ohio in the Ohio River Valley city of Cincinnati! I am a life-long crochetier. Please write this pattern as only you can! Thanking you, in advance!

[Lorraine McDonald]

Hi Lucy , I’m from Australia and was hoping you could send me the pattern for the lovely doily that you have been showing with the jug of yellow flowers, l just love it , thank you

[Martine]

Bonjour
Pourriez vous m envoyer les explications uniquement, merci beaucoup

[Constance Turner]

Thank you for having such a lively, helpful, bright site!
I am making your hydrangea blanket and I love it! is it possible for me to have the pattern for this beautiful bag please?
I now live in Essex, but used to live in Gisburn - near Skipton - Gateway to the dales.
I miss the hills and people...but the weather is drier here

[Agnes Du feu]

Please, where can I find the pattern for the yarn bag? Thank you

[Linda]

Hi love this bag. is there a yarn pack for it. if not what yarn would you recommend and how much do you need.

[Vicki]

I would love you to post the hexagon pattern!!! I learnt to crochet via Youtube. I then found your fabulous site. I mastered the Hills and Valleys of your fabulous blankets. You are just the most wonderful teacher and I LOVE your eye for colour with your kits. Please post this pattern for the base. Maybe, now after two years I could figure it out.... and tie in with your other bag tutorials. Thank you so much, though. You made me love hooking xxxx

[Isabelle Jolly]

Bonjour Lucy, ce sac est juste magnifique, j'adore toutes ces couleurs et ce design avec ces jolies fleurs sur les anses. Il est top, si jamais vous avez écrit le tuto de ce joli sac, je serai ravie de le faire pour moi, merci de tout mon coeur, j'ai beau coup aimé votre jolie couverture faite avec cette jolie vue sur les toits à la lumière du ☀ et votre joli chapeau. Many Thank pour le partage. Have a good day. Isabelle Jolly from Plouha en France mon e-mail:[email protected]

[Mary]

Love this bag also..love the bottom..is there a yarn pak for this..

[Bex Crowell]

Wow, Lucy, this is just what I need to put on my "to-do" list! It's just beautiful! Thanks!

[elaine allerton]

Great site,,, love reading ur blog,,,, great colors and love the crocheting and knitting,,,, thanks,,,,

[Bernadette Thompson]

hello i am calling from sunny and very hot Corryong in Victoria Australia I love this bsg and the more recent one but where is the pattern many thanks bernadette thompson

[jackie Biggs]

yes please do the pattern I love it

[Maureen Pinwill]

Oooh I just love the yarn bag. Just the thing I have been looking for for my yarn stash. I can make a bag the same colour as the yarn being stored and never have to wonder what is in it. Thank you so much. I love your eye for colour. I am hooked :)

[Sue Cawthorne]

Your bag is just what I need or maybe two - one for yarn and the other for the current WIP! Please, please may I have the pattern?

[Emma Hargreaves]

Love this bag. I have learned to crochet this year and just love it.
Have been trying for 20 years and finally learned via left handed tutorials on you tube. Thanks for all your inspiration - you feed my obsession!
This bag is next on my list once completed the other 3 works inn progress.

[Anne Stewart]

Its a Beautiful Bag, I have brought the wool off of your site and have started the bottom of the bag... Hope it turn's out like your's..Thank you again

[Amina]

beautiful!!!love it!!

[arrimoore]

Please! I would love to make this bag. Please share your pattern. <3

[Sarah Davies]

The bag is GREAT - please, please, please can we have the pattern :)