I finally finished this. Whew.
I started this bag last summer. The pattern is from my favorite Japenese crochet book, "Crochet Motif Item." It's the same book I took the hexagon pattern from. I'm sure you are thinking - why would you ever crochet this?! Look at all those ends to weave in!And I will admit, the finishing of the crochet took a really long time. There is a reason that I am the only person on Ravelry to have attempted this pattern. But that is not why this project languished on my sewing table - unfinished - for so long.
I could not figure out what to do for handles. I knew I did not want to make crochet handles (they stretch out), but I didn't know what I wanted to do. I also wanted to line it, as a bag with a bunch of holes in it is kinda useless.
A few weeks ago I read this post over at the Purl Bee and I knew I had my solution. Use webbing for the handles! I picked some up at JoAnn's that matched the center color of the flower, and I was in business.
Check out this lining:
This is the bag that made me want to start crocheting! Loving the lining.
ReplyDeleteAwww - you so sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour bag looks really great!
ReplyDeletecaptcha word: belikey (as in me want to belikey Katie creative and cool)
It's beautiful! Congratulations on finishing it!
ReplyDeletei like the pocket. you should put the bunny in it.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!
ReplyDeletePerfect..
ReplyDeleteI love the color, motif and lining...
I'm so glad you gave it a go. You've done a great job. Beautiful colours.
ReplyDeletelindinha!!!!!!!!!!!
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