black clotheslines...how could i resist...i had to take all i could find, not initially knowing what to do with them...first i was thinking of another set of placemats, but i made a few black ones already and skipped that idea.
...going through my craft material, i came across those shiny black handbag handles and decided to crochet another bag...you can never own enough handbags, right???
it was really simple to make and i love it.
this what you need
- five clotheslines twenty meters
- two handbag handles
- one large crochet hook
this is what you have to do
- start by working chain stitches in your desired length
- turn your work over
- continue the following rows with single stitches or half double stitches
- i used single crochet stitches
- after a few rows start increasing your stitches every row until you have reached the intended size of your bag.
- continue decreasing your stitches again to create the backside of the bag.
- if you are not happy with the edges...
...add single crochet stitches all around your work
- fold your work into two halves with the right side outside
- stitch the seams together
- ensure the seams are lined up and even and that the pattern match
- add the handbag handles, using the clothesline only
- add the second handle
- and you are done
- thanks for stopping by and enjoy your new crochet handbag...best regards...silke
