Case in point, a comment on a picture that was posted in the Sprang group asking if the item was sprang work (it wasn’t) provided me with a search term that opened up a whole area of current traditional use of nalbinding in South America that I hadn’t known about which I can tie back to historical records of the region and can help with understanding working techniques, direction, etc. Very much fascinating. I’m @theloopholefoxcrochet. You can also share pictures on my recent posts on Facebook or within my Facebook group! You can include them along with a bag of coffee and a mug for a thoughtful gift basket. This bag is roomy and has lots of pockets! We will now be crocheting the top edging and straps of the bag that are worked along the top edges of the granny squares. During this next round, we will be crocheting two straps that emerge from the top tips of the granny squares. At the end of the round, sl st to first sc.

This free pattern will take you through the beginning stages of crocheting a bag, including how to make your very first foundation chain and basic crochet stitches. Work waistcoat st around, including in stitches of strap. Stitches are then picked up along the inner edge of the strap and top edging of the dip of the V to form a wider and more secure strap. Stitches are then picked up along the top edge of the bag to form the top edging and strap worked in rounds. Unlike a sweater or a pair of socks, a bag is usually a little more forgiving when it comes to size. Seam on diagonal edges using whip stitch, going through both the front and back loops of both sides (see HERE for more details and pictures). Waistcoat stitch or center single crochet (Csc): Insert hook in the middle of the V from previous row (rather than front and back loops), YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops.

3 sp. Dc in last stitch. 3 dc in last chain space. Round 2: Chain 1, sc in same stitch. Round 3: Chain 1, sc in same stitch. Sl st to 3rd chain of beg ch-4. Chain 85 for the strap. Subsequent rounds are worked in the waistcoat stitch for a dense edge and strap with less stretch. Once all 13 granny squares have been crocheted, they are laid out in a special arrangement and seamed together using the whip stitch. After the 13 squares have been seamed together, fold the piece upwards (10 moves upwards towards 2 and 13 moves upwards towards 5) so that the top tips of the granny squares are lined up. We are here to teach you how to Knit Crochet Sew and Felt some fantastic bags. This much weight can stretch bags out of shape so much that even a good blocking can’t bring them back to life.

This is a free pattern for this drawstring crochet bag pattern with the star stitch using worsted weight yarn. This bag is constructed of 13 granny squares that are seamed together in a special way. Flip granny squares upside down when whip stitching them together. Have you seen granny square bag patterns and wondered exactly how they’re made? Follow these 12 FREE crochet dice bag patterns to keep the dice off the board games intact in one place. One of the best ways and one of my favorite way to seam up garments because it doesn’t leave any bulky seam. This makes it easier when you seam them together. Check out the Gracie Gift Bag and the Velvet Gift Bag for free gift bag patterns. Our directory links to free crochet patterns only. Insert your crochet hook into right corner. If you want the granny square to be very flat, you could try using a 3.25 mm hook for those initial four rounds. The first four rounds of the granny square may curl/puff out, but the last couple of rounds and blocking will help flatten the granny square.