Wednesday 6 August 2014

crochet clothesline handbag

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