EXQUISITE SLING BAG
A friend wanted a bag for
an upcoming event, and as usual, I’m always game to try out a new pattern and
create something.. also my long list of ‘bags-to-do’ has been calling me for a
while now, so this is going to be one of two (or three?) creations. Thought I’d
give my friend more choice(s) .. and probably make her decision harder , poor
dear!
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So here’s yet another lovely pattern for you.
The beauty of
this pattern is that it can be tweaked and altered to make a really small sling
bag to a larger tote as well.
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Materials used : polyester purse yarn in cones , with a 3 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; stitch markers ; embroidery needle ; zipper ; bag handle
The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
How to add beads : Check this video at https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I
How to work with beads in crochet : Check out this video at https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0
How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly. View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno
How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.
View it at https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Instructions : (Using
U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
This is not my
original pattern .. and I’ve been inspired by one of those wonderful
free floating freebies over the net (photo below).
This is my take on
that pattern – with a few tweaks. I am, as usual, writing down my notes,
and am sharing them with you.
So let’s see what the
designer has done with this pattern before we start.
The sling bag is made in
two parts.
The first part is the base and the second part are the motifs
that make the flap.
The stitch count is in multiples of 5 + 1, and the designer has started with a row of chains.
I always prefer fsc, as it gives a really good finish to your work – and as
we’re working here with a nice thick yarn, it’s so much simpler and neater.. so
go ahead.. give this a go.
We are working our
pattern side to side, and the no. of fsc we start with will determine the width
of the sling bag.
We will then increase length, which should equal double
the length of the sling bag you want.
We will then fold this halfway
along the length, join the sides and then make a lovely decorative flap for this
lovely project.
PART 1
We make the bag part
first.
Check out the video tutorial to understand how to work the stitch.
In case the video does not automatically come on,
visit https://youtu.be/p9CsBONVKEw
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Start with a row of foundation single crochet (fsc) in multiples of 5 + 1, for the width of final project you want.
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Row 1 : ch 3, 3 dc the 1st fsc ;
sk 4 fsc, sc in the next fsc ;
*ch 3, 3 dc in the same fsc (from where you made your ch 3) ;
sk next 4 fsc, sc in the next fsc *;
rep *to* till end. Turn
Row 2 : ch 4, 2 dc in same 1st sc ;
sk next 2 dc, sc in the next dc ;
*ch 3, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp ; sk next 2 dc, sc in the next dc* ;
rep *to* till last dc ;
ch 2, 1 dc and 1 trc in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
Row 3 : ch 3, 3 dc in 1st ch-3 sp ;
sk next 2 dc, sc in the dc ;
*ch 3, 3 dc in the ch-3 sp ; sk next 2
dc, sc in the next dc* ;
rep *to* till last dc. Turn.
Note : In the last set of this row, you will only sk 1 dc (as there are only 2 dc at that end) and then sc in the last dc.
Rep Rows 2 & 3 till you have twice the length that you wish for your sling bag.
Isn’t this just the cutest pattern ever and so easy. Right so carry on till you have your length done, and we’ll meet up to finish off the lovely patterned flap.
Once you have the length desired, you could finish off or you could do one line of sc to mimic the start line of fsc. Ensure that you have the same no. of sc as you started out with.
Last row : sc
in the 1st sc ;
*sc in the next 3 dc, 1 sc in ch-3 sp ; sc in
next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Ensure that you have the same no. of sc as you
started out with.
Finishing : Fasten
sides neatly and weave in ends.
If you are using the
same yarn to make the strap for your sling bag, then may I suggest you make
that as you complete joining the sides – your hook is at the right space anyway.
For strap : Make
a long chain equal to the length of the strap you wish. Join with a sl-st
to the opposite end. Hdc (or dc) in each st all through till you reach
the opposite end. Sc into that 1st st on the bag.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Here's another idea for the easiest I-cord I have found.
PART 2
Now let's work on our motifs.
Check out the video tutorial to understand how to make the motif
In case the video does not automatically come on,
visit https://youtu.be/mqTacAVidSQ
Start with a 8 ch.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st ch.
Round 1 : dc in the ch-8 sp ;
*ch 1, dc in the same ch-8 sp* ;
rep *to* 10 times ;
ch 1, join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 2 : sl-st into the 1st ch-1 sp ,
dc 3-tog in 1st ch-1 sp ;
*ch 3, dc 3-tog in the next ch-1 sp* ;
rep *to* 10 times ;
ch 3, join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 3 : sl-st into the 1st ch-3 sp , sc in the same ch-3 sp ;
*ch 7, sk next dc 3-tog, sc in the next ch-3 sp ;
(ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) once* ;
rep *to* all around till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Note : You now have four distinct corners with ch-7 sps, so our dc’s all come into those corner spaces only
Round 4 : (7 dc , ch 1, 7 dc) all in the 1st ch-7
sp ;
sc in the next ch-5 sp ;
*ch 5, sc in the next ch-5 sp ;
rep (to) once ; sc in the next ch-5 sp* ;
rep *to* all around till end ;
ch 5, sc in the next ch-5 sp .
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
We’ve completed one motif
Now you’ll see that our motif is square – so you can attach it
either like a square, or like the designer has, like a diamond.
In the chart below, note the darkened marking in the ch-1 sps of
the last row.
You will attach the next motif at this point.
So
when you come to the next motif Round 4, your round will read (7 dc, sl-st into
the ch-1 sp of the next motif, 7 dc).
The rest of the pattern
instruction stays the same.
The designer has made
six motifs in her creation – so depending on the size of flap you’re looking
for.. create and enjoy.
I decided on adding a bead after I finished my project, but you could add beads at any time. Check the top of this blog for adding beads and working with it. Here's another video on adding beads for the centre and starting. This video is not exactly the pattern for our motif, but it will give you an interesting idea that you could use.
Fasten off then and
weave in all the ends.
Line the bag as desired.
Now
gift or show off your hard word d’art.
How to attach a zipper : http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1
How to line a bag : http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
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