This small basic, crocheted bag is based on the basic envelope method. Ties are used in place of buttons. I sometimes add a crocheted appliqué - such as a small Irish Rose.
Adjust the size by increasing or decreasing the number of starting chain stitches.
Button loops or holes and buttons can be used in place of the ties. Either one button in the center or one at either side of the flap.
Any type of yarn can be used.
Decorate with appliques, beads (etc.) or leave plain
You can be the designer!
H hook
Red Heart Super Saver yarn
Chain 26
3 sc in first chain, sc in 23 ch across and then 3 sc in end (24th) ch. working on the other side of the chain sc n 23 ch loops. Begin to work in rounds. Use a scrap of yarn to mark the first sc of each sc round.
Work 4 rounds of sc followed by 2 rounds of DC.
To begin the DC rounds join with a slip stitch in top of stitch ( or Ch 3) of previous round.)
Work two more rounds of sc.
Continue to alternate the 2 rounds of DC and 2 rounds of sc until there are 3 bands of DC. End with two rounds of sc. Fasten off
Flatten bag and then re-attach yarn and work 7 rows of sc for flap.
Ties: are made by attaching yarn and chaining 30 tightly; knot ends of ties and trim off excess yarn.
(To make ties I attach yarn to the bag with a slipstitch and then secure the tail on the inside of the bag by knotting it after chains are completed.)
I attach the yarn to the bag on the 3rd dc from the edge on the 5th row of DC; and in the 3rd sc in from each side of the flap.
Adjust the size by increasing or decreasing the number of starting chain stitches.
Button loops or holes and buttons can be used in place of the ties. Either one button in the center or one at either side of the flap.
Any type of yarn can be used.
Decorate with appliques, beads (etc.) or leave plain
You can be the designer!
H hook
Red Heart Super Saver yarn
Chain 26
3 sc in first chain, sc in 23 ch across and then 3 sc in end (24th) ch. working on the other side of the chain sc n 23 ch loops. Begin to work in rounds. Use a scrap of yarn to mark the first sc of each sc round.
Work 4 rounds of sc followed by 2 rounds of DC.
To begin the DC rounds join with a slip stitch in top of stitch ( or Ch 3) of previous round.)
Work two more rounds of sc.
Continue to alternate the 2 rounds of DC and 2 rounds of sc until there are 3 bands of DC. End with two rounds of sc. Fasten off
Flatten bag and then re-attach yarn and work 7 rows of sc for flap.
Ties: are made by attaching yarn and chaining 30 tightly; knot ends of ties and trim off excess yarn.
(To make ties I attach yarn to the bag with a slipstitch and then secure the tail on the inside of the bag by knotting it after chains are completed.)
I attach the yarn to the bag on the 3rd dc from the edge on the 5th row of DC; and in the 3rd sc in from each side of the flap.
