Author: Amy Maxwell Published: April 5th, 2010
Finally, I finished up this pattern… actually it’s two patterns! They are both detailed mesh rectangular base bags that you can make with nearly any worsted weight yarn. The first (which I made from wool) is a 12″ X 12″ market bag that stretches like crazy to fit your books, beach towels or farmer’s market finds. The second is a little 7″ X 8″ pouch that can carry your wallet, camera, phone, etc. Both can be altered in length easily to suit your needs. Once again you can find it on Ravelry or buy it here.
Tags: bag, cotton, crochet, FO, pattern, purse, wool, worsted
Category Crochet, Patterns |
Author: Amy Maxwell Published: January 10th, 2010
I finished both sides of the bag and decided to do the gathering at the top before felting. I simply single crocheted along the top and went through 2 layers of stitches where it was folded over. That way I won’t have to sew the gathering at the end.
Tags: bag, CAL, crochet, felted, purse, wool, worsted
Category 1/10 Felted Hobo Bag, Crochet |
Author: Amy Maxwell Published: April 3rd, 2009
Here are two examples of this pattern made with different sized yarn and hooks. (Find it on Ravelry.) The first is made of all worsted weight scrap wool, 2 strands held together and an I hook (5.5 mm). The second is all super bulky weight yarn, made with an L hook and is big enough to fit my laptop. You can use any combination of yarn and hook for this bag.
Each is done in all single crochet starting with a flat rectangle base and spiraling up along each side as follows:
CH 31
Row 1: SC in the second CH from hook and in each CH across. CH 1, turn. (30 SC)
Row 2: SC in each SC across. CH 1, turn. (30 SC)
Rows 3-6: repeat row 2. Don’t CH 1 or turn after last row.
This is what you should have so far, in diagram form:
Start Spiral
Round 1: SC in the side of each SC row (6 SC), SC in bottom of each starting CH (30 SC), SC in side of each SC row (6 SC), SC in each SC along top (30 SC). You should now have 72 SC around. Don’t join or turn!
Round 2: SC in next SC and in each SC around. Repeat until desired height is reached. Don’t finish off yet!
Adding Handles
Once you’ve reached the height you’d like, lay the bag flat and mark the approximate middle of each side. Count 6 stitches (or any amount you’d like for different sized handles) away from the middle and mark those stitches.
Continue spiraling around until you get to the first marked stitch. *Skip 12 stitches (or however many you marked off) and CH 12.* SC in each SC to next marker. Repeat from * to *. Continue spiraling.
Place 12 SC in CH12 space, SC in each SC, 12 SC in next CH12 space, SC in each SC.
Continue to spiral for 2 to 5 more rows. Sl St in any 2 SC to finish OR Stop where you’d like to place a shoulder strap and don’t finish off!
Adding Shoulder Strap
CH1, turn.
Row 1: SC in next 6 SC (or any amount depending on how wide you’d like your shoulder strap), CH1, turn.
Repeat row 1 until strap reaches the length you desire. Attach to opposite side of bag. Finish off.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this pattern. Free for personal use only.
Copyright 2009 – Amy Maxwell
Tags: bag, bulky, crochet, free, pattern, purse, seamless, spiral, stashbusting, worsted
Category Crochet, Patterns |
