One afternoon last week hubby and I had to run a few errands along the "not-so-scenic-route". Not wanting to be bored during the drive I grabbed my RAINBOW SQUARES on the way out. There were only ten squares left after I had used the greens, blues and violets in another project.
I Managed to make each square 2 rows bigger during the drive and when I got home I just knew what I wanted to make.
So I quickly laid out the squares:
Joined them together with sc in lime green as per my diagram:
Brought the side squares around and worked them onto the top square and bottom half square. Then I joined the sides of the front top squares to the sides of the back top squares.
Crochet two rows of sc aound the opening (doing a 3sc tog over the "v").
Made an edging row as follows: *2ch, 1dc (into the top of any sc) skip one sc, ss into top of next sc* rep *to* all around opening; ss into top of 2nd chain to close. End off
As the bag is quite small I only made one strap (handle):
Foundation Row: ch 110, sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc into each chain to end, 1sc then turn
Rows 2 - 4: 1sc into top of each sc from the previous row
Fold over and then work Row 5, sc into top of sc on previous row and through corresponding start chain (so you will form a "tube")
Sewed the strap in over the side join on the inside of the bag.
And then embellish to your heart's content:
Photo taken indoors!
And this one taken outdoors!
Enjoy!!!!
Thank you Zelna for this pattern looks wonderful. Wendy, not sure if commenting right and what a url is.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy! Perfect! Thank your for stopping by and taking the time to comment!
DeleteYou are so clever, the beading adds a sort of blingy touch, and I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat - this bag would be perfect to play dress up if we were still little girls!
DeleteBeautiful colors. And those hearts are very cute.
ReplyDeleteMiepie
Thank you Miepie!
DeleteI love this! It's so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely springy purse! Thank you for the tut-now I need to make one!
ReplyDeleteZelna, I adore this bag of yours! I have just found your wonderful world of zootyowl and am so very happy! I love your designs and your blogspot! Thank you for your artistic abilities and tor sharing! I am working on this bag now! Natalie
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Natalie. I am happy to hear you are making this bag. Please feel free to share the photos on my Zooty Owl Facebook page!
DeleteHow could I make this bigger?
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica! You could make ten bigger squares if you only wanted to use ten squares, alternatively try the thirteen squares pattern which can be found here: http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/03/13-granny-squares-bag-pattern.html. Please post photos on my Zooty Owl Facebook page when you have made your bag!
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