In my last post, I discussed Fat Bottom Bags. You can read that post here. The body of the bag is usually one large granny square (about 18” square) with a few rows of single crochet on the two sides and top edges and round bamboo handles. This is an easy bag to crochet and the perfect bag for using up scraps of yarn – the different color scraps look fantastic together. Using a handle other than a round bamboo handle really gives the bag a different look as well. I have seen fat bottom bags crocheted in a rectangular shape. These bags are wider and not as deep and…
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Fat Bottom Bag
Unique, retro crocheted Fat Bottom Bag with round bamboo handles. Unique Boho bag.
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Crochet Easy Small Pouch
Hello Crochet Friends! Today’s crochet pattern is the Crochet Easy Small Pouch which can be crocheted in cotton or other worsted yarn and a G hook. You will have fun with this Crochet Easy Small Pouch as it covers single crochet, half double and double crochet along with a back loop stitch. Materials 2 colors cotton or worsted yarn Hook size G Size 4 ½” x 6” Abbreviations (US terms) Sl st – slip stitch Ch – chain stitch Sc – single crochet Hdc – half double crochet Dc – double crochet ** – repeat the pattern between the ** (…
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Simple Tote Crochet Pattern
Hello crochet friends! Today’s pattern is a Simple Bamboo Handle Tote This is a quick tote to crochet and doesn’t use much yarn. The tote will hold all your necessary items (wallet, phone, credit cards, hand sanitizer and more). I didn’t line my tote, but I might make another and line that one. If you would like to line your bag, there are several good videos on Youtube with great instructions on how to line crocheted bags. The Crochet Crowd video is here Materials: 1 skein (8.8 oz., 317 yds) Bernat Maker Home Dec in Cream or other #5 weight yarn Crochet hook 6mm, L, size 10 Bamboo handles (purchased…
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Welcome to Crochet Bags & More
My name is Kathy and welcome to Crochet Bags & More offering modern and classic designs. I’m here to share crocheting ideas and patterns with you. I’ve been crocheting forever – my grandmother and mother both crocheted so I naturally followed them. Over the years I have tried knitting, but found crocheting offered more creativity and less angst. When I am not crocheting, I’m reading, making greeting cards, sewing and trying new craft projects. With the recent pandemic keeping me at home, I’ve done a LOT of crocheting. One day while making a tote bag I realized I seemed to always change the pattern or I would combine two or…
