BOHO TAPESTRY BEACH BAG
The minute I saw this picture for this boho
beach bag, I knew this was one that would get done.. It’s time has come. Come along, let’s work on this boho tapestry beach bag together.
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Materials used : Just
over one cone of polyester purse yarn in cones , with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; stitch markers ; embroidery needle.
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 : 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 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
hdc : Half double crochet
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.
For our boho
beach bag, I have worked off the photograph here, using the yarn I have in
hand. I do not know if there is a
pattern for this bag – anyway, the yarn used for the project is way thicker
than the one I am using (it looks like t-shirt yarn) so I would need to tweak
my pattern anyway.
The beauty of this project is more due to the
use of two colours. Use at least two
colours, but you could use more colours as well.
As the changing and choosing of colours marks
your creativity, I will leave the choice of colours and the changing totally to
you.
Edited to add : After I
finished making my bag, I chanced on the photograph on a Pinterest page and
after several clicks (& hunting through several web pages), I found this video for the bag
! As I said at the start, it is t-shirt yarn
Here are my notes for what I have done..
Start Round 1 :
(Using Colour 1) :
with a magic circle and 7 hdc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 2 : (Using
Colour 1) :
2 hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Attach Colour 2.
Round 3 : (Using
Colour 2) :
Rep Round 2.
Round 4 : (Using
Colour 2) :
hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 5 : (Using
Colour 2) :
2 hdc in the 1st hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
(2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc) ;
rep (to) all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 6 : (Using
Colour 2) :
Rep Round 4.
Round 7 : (Using Colour 2) :
2 hdc in the 1st
hdc ; hdc in the next 2 hdc ;
(2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next 2 hdc)
;
rep (to) all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 8 : (Using
Colour 2) :
Rep Round 4.
Change to Colour 1
Round 9 : (Using
Colour 1) :
2 hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
From the following round, we will be
interchanging colours every few stitches.
May I suggest that you carry your unused yarn along.
Check the top of this blog for a “how to" video tutorial.
Round 10 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st 2 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 14 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 2 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 14 hdc* ;
rep *to* till end and join with a sl-st to the 1st
st.
Round 11 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st 3 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 12 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 4 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 12 hdc* ;
rep *to* till the last st ;
change to Colour 2,
hdc in the last st and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 12 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st 4 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 10 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 6 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 10 hdc* ;
rep *to* till the last 2 sts ;
change to Colour
2, hdc in the last 2 sts and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 13 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st 5 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 8 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 8 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 8 hdc* ;
rep *to* till the last 3 sts ;
change to Colour
2, hdc in the last 3 sts and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 14 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st 6 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 6 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 10 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 6 hdc* ;
rep *to* till the last 4 sts ;
change to Colour
2, hdc in the last 4 sts and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 15 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st7 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 4 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 12 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 4 hdc* ;
rep *to* till the last 5 sts ;
change to Colour
2, hdc in the last 5 sts and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 16 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st 8 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 2 hdc ;
*(Using Colour 2) : hdc in the next 14 hdc ;
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the next 2 hdc* ;
rep *to* till the last 6 sts ;
change to Colour
2, hdc in the last 6 sts and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Leave Colour 1 at the 1st st.
We will
use in in Round 18.
Round 17 : (Using
Colour 2) : hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
We have finished the beautiful tapestry pattern
for the base.
Aren’t you proud of
yourself? I know I am.
Change to Colour 1. Take Colour 2 up each round.
Rounds 18 - 20 :
(Using Colour 1) : hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Now here’s where we all can get creative.
You can opt to work Rounds 10 – 20 once more
OR
you can opt to work a plain hdc base for a few more rounds, before working a
nice lacy pattern.
So if you are choosing Option 1 – work
Rounds 10 – 20 once more.
For Option 2 : Work a few
more rounds of Round 20 to strengthen the base.
What you could do is alternate colours – to get bands for the base.
I then worked a few rounds of bands of
colour. There is no pattern here – I
just worked a hdc in each hdc all around.
I worked 3 – 4 rounds in each color.
For the lacy pattern
Round 1 :sc in the 1st
hdc ;
*ch 3, sk next 3 hdc, sc in the next hdc* ;
rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the
1st st.
For the next round / Round 2 :sl-st
into the 1st ch-3 sp ;
*ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp* ;
rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the
1st st.
Continue working Round 2 of the lacy pattern all
the way to the top, till you get the length needed.
Remember that we will be working in straps that
will further increase the length of your bag.
For the straps , there are two ways to work it :
a)
visit my earlier creation at
b)
Do this simpler slightly different
pattern that I’ve worked today. If working this pattern, read ideas below.
Please check my earlier pineapple boho bag for inspiration and ideas.
One can also make an I-cord or flat strap. Check finishing below.
Finishing :
If you were unable to work the pattern after
working 2 rows of sc /hdc, then follow these instructions
a)
After you have reached the last row
of pattern, please work about 2 rows of sc, so that you have sufficient space
after the last paw print pattern to attach your lining.
b)
Re-attach your yarn at the start fsc
row and work the same 2 rows that you have worked along the other end for even
ness
Once you have got the rectangle neatly
completed, use the links below to work the finishing.
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) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
c) How to attach a zipper : Check this link at http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1
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