Sweet Nothings Crochet: CUTE FLORAL SLING BAG

CUTE FLORAL SLING BAG

This blog is a long Overdue. I made the dress and this sling bag to match the dress a long time back.. and then totally forgot that I had not posted the blog for the bag.. or shown that off either!

Let’s rectify that quickly, shall we?

Thank you for joining me.

In case you have just joined me, know that you can access all of my earlier creations by checking under ‘categories’ on the right hand side of this blog under “Labels”. Then, for your convenience, follow me here or on Facebook, You Tube, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram.

Check out all my social media handles at the bottom of this blog

Oh, and may I add that the fastest way to find any of my blogs is via Pinterest.

All my blogs can be printed. Find the printer friendly (green) link at the bottom of this blog. You can also hit Control P (or Command P for Mac) on your keyboard, and the blog will go directly to the connected printer.

Remember that you only print if absolutely essential. Save paper – Save Our Earth.

Do remember to add my blog URL when you make and show off your creation.

Just copy the link on the search bar above - that's the blog URL.

To purchase this or similar yarn online, click here to buy your yarns online via Amazon. While you will still pay the same, I may get paid by Amazon as well.

This is a free blog - so do pay it forward for me. Cheers.

Check out the lovely dress (that matches this bag .. LOL) at https://shyamanivas.blogspot.in/2016/07/my-purple-pineapple-dress.html

Materials used : For this purse I used Indian Oswal Cashmilon acrylic, with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; stitch markers ; embroidery needle.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton as well

General yarn info : 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.

Skill level : Easy to intermediate

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

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA

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

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

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 :

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet ch : Chain

sp : Space sl-st : Slip stitch

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

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.

This bag is made using a lovely little doily-like pattern.

Please make two of the same, attach it around the sides, add on a long I-cord for the sling and ta-da, bag done!

Now I’ve made my dress in off-white and purple, so I’ve used both those colours in this purse to match. So go ahead and throw in two colors .. or more.. and watch how it looks different every time.

That said, I’m not going to indicate change of colours.. and let you be the creator for your exclusive purse.

Start with a magic circle and 12 dc sc in that circle.

Pull lightly to close circle. Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

In our following round, we’ll use a dc 2-tog.

Double crochet 2-tog : dc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (3 lps on hk) ;

{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 2 times. One dc 2-tog made.

This video tutorial at https://youtu.be/1_oPlUfN5eg shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease.

Sometimes we work the dc 2-tog in the same stitch, to use as a decorative stitch. Visit this video tutorial at https://youtu.be/lLUXOJ1sY9w

Round 1 : dc 2-tog in the 1^st dc ;

(ch 1, dc 2-tog in the next dc) ;

rep (to) in each sc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 2 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-1 sp ;

3 dc in the same ch-1 sp ;

(ch 1, sk next dc 2-tog, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp) ;

rep (to) in each ch-1 sp all around ;

ch 1 and join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 3 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-1 sp ;

3 dc in the same ch-1 sp ;

(ch 2, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp) ;

rep (to) in each ch-1 sp all around ;

ch 2 and join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 4 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-2 sp ;

4 dc in the same ch-2 sp ; sk next dc, sc in the next dc ;

(sk next dc, 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp ;

sk next dc, sc in the next ch-2 sp) ;

rep (to) all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew in.

Make one more identical piece for the other side of the purse.

Finishing :

Once you have the front and back pieces made, align them (such that the holes and patterns match up) and decide how large an opening you wish for this purse. As this is a tiny purse, I decided to just put in a magnet catch button for the top opening.

Either way, decide on the opening, and mark it. Then place the two parts together, and using one of the options given, join the sides of your purse.

You could work your bag strap separately and then attach it to the sides OR you could work join till your marker, and work your bag strap directly at the end. Once done, attach it to the other marked stitch and weave in the ends.

Bag strap :

If you decide to work the strap separately, make a long fsc chain , depending on how long you want it – nice thin and pretty durable.

If you want it a little thicker, then work an sc (or hdc) in each fsc of this chain till you reach the start.

Check the link given below on how to make an I-cord as well.

For the final finish, you need to line this bag. I think that the ‘holes’ will definitely need lining – so take a look at the top of the blog for ideas on how to line it. Attach a button (or zipper – though this may be a little difficult with the circular finish on top) to complete the beautiful little purse.

And wow.. just look at what you’ve created.

One little princess is going to be mighty pleased

a) How to line the bag : View the link below to see how to easily line your handbag. http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/

b) When lining the bag use a different coloured lining (i.e not the same colour as the yarn you have used) so that the pattern shows through

c) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI

d) How to attach a zipper : Check this link at http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1

Enjoyed this ?? I sure did..come back right here for more freebie patterns

If you're visiting me here for the first time, and have liked the experience, do add me to your mailing list (for your convenience) , and all my future free patterns will come straight to your mail box.

I’d appreciate if you could credit my blog (and link the original pattern link) when you make your own creation. Thanks.

Check out my awesome pins on Pinterest at https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/

OR just my free patterns at https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/free-patterns-made-by-me/

Join me on YouTube at https://youtube.com/shyamanivas

And on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Nothings-Crochet/ for more patterns.

Do follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShyamaNivas

Do follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sweetnothingscrochet/

Find me on Ravelry at ravelry.com/projects/shyamanivas/

Do also visit me at http://www.craftsy.com/user/2573073/pattern-store?_ct=cx-buvjdql&_ctp=my-pattern-store,manage

Have a great day and see you soon.

You may want to take a look at some more beautiful and unusual bag / purse patterns.