Crochet Bag Techniques
How to Reinforce a Crochet Bag So It Keeps Its Shape
Where a crochet bag sags and how to stop it: stiff base inserts, a doubled base, stronger strap anchors, a stable top edge and interfacing with a lining.
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Small Crochet Bags
Crochet Zipper Pouch: How to Sew a Zipper Into Crochet
A flat single crochet pouch with a hand-sewn zipper, using a flat-first method that turns the zipper into two short straight lines of backstitch.
Crochet Bag Techniques
How to Line a Crochet Bag With Fabric
A step-by-step method for adding a fabric lining to a finished crochet bag: measuring, cutting with seam allowance, adding a pocket, and hand-stitching it to the top edge.
Small Crochet Bags
Crochet Drawstring Bag: A Small Pouch That Cinches Shut
A small round pouch with a flat circle base, an eyelet round and two cords pulled from opposite sides so the top closes completely.
Crochet Bag Techniques
Crochet Bag Closures: How to Choose and Attach the Right One
Seven ways to close a crochet bag, from a button and chain loop to a magnetic snap or drawstring, with the bags each one suits and how to attach it so it holds.
Crochet Market Bags
Crochet Market Bag Pattern: A Stretchy Mesh Bag With a Solid Base
A free crochet market bag pattern with a solid double crochet base, a chain-loop mesh body, a firm top band and one wide strap worked straight off the band.
Crochet Market Bags
Crochet Mesh Stitches for Bags: Net, Filet and V-Stitch Compared
Chain-loop net, filet mesh, V-stitch and solid fabric with eyelets compared for bags: how far each stretches, what falls through, and a short recipe for working each one.
Crochet Tote Bags
Crochet Tote Bag Sizes: A Practical Sizing Guide
Common tote dimensions from small to large, plus the simple arithmetic that turns a gauge swatch into a foundation chain, base rounds and handle length.
Crochet Tote Bags
Classic Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
An everyday tote in single crochet with a rectangular base, straight sides and two shoulder handles crocheted on in the final rounds.
Crochet Bag Techniques
How to Assemble and Finish a Crochet Bag
The finishing sequence for a crochet bag: blocking the panels, choosing a seam, sewing on straps, weaving in cotton ends so they stay, edging and final shaping.
Crochet Bag Techniques
Crochet Bag Handles: Five Types and How to Attach Them
How to make and attach short handles on a crochet bag: chain-gap handles, sewn-on handles, rope-core handles, wooden rings, bamboo D-handles and leather tabs.
Crochet Bag Techniques
Crochet Bag Straps That Do Not Stretch Out
Seven ways to make a crochet bag strap that keeps its length, from changing the direction of the rows to backing the strap with ribbon, plus how to attach it securely.