Dear all
Sorry for the delay in putting this post online but I’ve been waiting for some good weather to take photos of my finished bag (and unfortunately we’ve had a lot of rain). So here it is ta-dah!
You may be wondering what on earth I’ve photographed it against – it’s our green shed which my Husband [in his wisdom 😉 ] let our daughters paint the shed one day last month with some watered down poster paints thinking that the rain would wash it away….a month later it’s still there 😛
Anyway…here is my tutorial for the bag (which may not be accurate so apologies if you come across any mistakes).
The materials I used were from Abakhan (links are in the previous post) -they were 1 spool of Zpagetti Yarn, 1 pair of bag handles,  some printed cotton fabric and from my own stash some buttons.
To begin making the bag (it’s made from the bottom up on a 10mm crochet hook and I use UK terms) chain 5 and slip stitch into he 1st stitch to form a ring.
1st round : Work 8 dc into the ring and ss into the initial dc.
2nd round: Chain 1, then work 2 dc into each of he previous dc then ss into the initial dc.
3rd round:Â Chain 1, then work 2 dc into each of he previous dc then ss into the initial dc.
4th round: Chain 1, then work *2 dc into the next stitch , 1 dc, 1dc**, repeat from * to ** until you complete the round then ss into the inital dc.
5th round: Chain 1, then work 1 dc into each stitch then ss into the initial dc.
6th round:Â Chain 1, then work 1 dc into each stitch then ss into the initial dc.
The bottom of the bag is now completed.
7th round: With the right side facing you chain 1 then work 1 dc into each back loop of the round. This gives an nice edge to the bottom of the bag.
8th round: Chain 1, then work 1 dc into each stitch then ss into the initial dc.
9th round: Chain 1, then work *1 dc into the next stitch , 2 dc into the next stitch**, repeat from * to ** until you complete the round then ss into the inital dc.
10th – 13th rounds: Chain 1, then work 1 dc into each stitch then ss into the initial dc.
14th round: Chain 1, then work *1 dc into the next stitch , decrease 1 dc**, repeat from * to ** until you complete the round then ss into the inital dc.
15th-18th rounds: Chain 1, then work 1 dc into each stitch then ss into the initial dc.
19th round: Chain 1, then work *1 dc into the next stitch , decrease 1 dc**, repeat from * to ** until you complete the round then ss into the inital dc.
20th – 22nd rounds: Chain 1, then work 1 dc into each stitch then ss into the initial dc.
The main body of the bag is now complete.Crochet 10 dc onto each handle (this provides a loose attachment). Tidy away any loose ends of yarn.
Press the bag flat and draw a rough outline onto the reverse side of the lining fabric, cut out with pinking shears, allowing a 1cm seem allowance.
Sew wound the bottom and the sides with a sewing machine and then insert into the bag, hand sewing the top edge (folding inside the raw edge) to the top of the bag.
To make the handles more secure loop more Zpagetti round the handles so that the bag doesn’t move when held.
Embellish the bag however you wish, I used some buttons.
Here’s a closer look, my friend Sarah said they look like ‘lava’ buttons.
So here is the finished bag. I found the Zpagetti a pleasure to use, it’s really soft yet strong so I think there could be loads of uses around the home for it. Sarah said it would make lovely place mats.
My daughters both love this bag. They grabbed the bag and ran off to their tent to have a rummage…
look what was inside – wool for one of my next projects… check out that lining! …
they thought it was amusing to get out Mums wool and deball it 😦Â
So there you have it my 1st crochet tutorial. If anyone decides to make their bag let me know, I’d love to see your version.
Jean
Wow!!! This is creatively and beautifully made. Thanks for sharing your tutorial. Be Blessed, Mtetar
Thank you. It was really quick to make – a rainy afternoon saw it completed.
Looks difficult, but than again it’s your craft and you know it well. You’re always welcome, Mtetar
That is so cute!! I love it!!
Thanks 🙂
Very cute! I haven’t tried the Zpaghetti yarn yet, but this is making think I need to get my hands on some.
Love the bag…and love the shed! It’s like a work of art in itself. 🙂
Yes I can’t believe it hasn’t washed off yet as we’ve had A LOT of rain recently.
Hi Jean,
Thank you for sharing this! Love the bag, love the pics, love the zpagetti yarn, and love the paint on the shed! 🙂
He he thanks for your comments 😀
Great bag, love the way you’ve done it. Hope you get it back from the fairy tent 🙂
Love your bag, thanks for sharing.
I luv it!!!!
I love this bag so am not surprised it was snatched away. The handles and buttons are a great finish.
I love the buttons too, I have another set of 4 buttons that are a pearly pink colour, I’ll have to think of a project to use them.
Oooooh, I really want to have a go with that but I can’t justify buying (more) yarn. I think it will have to go on the Christmas wish list…
It is quite expensive but it goes a long way.
Love the bag!!! Also tell your daughters I love the painted shed door, too!!!
Hi Pixie! I did a handbag similar to that one in Pinterest!!!! It’s posted in my Spanish blog: http://flordenoche.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/mi-bolso-de-trapillo_19.html If you like it I can translate the pattern for you. It’s easy and fast.
Very cute!!
Jenna