Fluffy Crochet Bag with Handles
This crochet bag is so easy to make and quick too. You can make it plain or striped or add a bit of fluff to give a bit of a retro 60's look Instructions below are for the fluffy version. if you want it plain then substitute the fluffy rows with plain ones.
You will also need two circular hoops for the handles, no smaller than 4.5 inches (11cm) in diameter. For beginners, once you are confident and have had plenty of practise with the single crochet stitch (UK double crochet) you should have no problem in working stitches straight on to the handle as shown below. Also, feathery yarn is quite difficult to use if you are not yet a confident crocheter
Instructions
Using 2 strands of double knitting (UK weight) smooth yarn, work 20 single crochet stitches (UK double crochet) into the ring handle. Work 3 morre rows of single crochet. Next row, 2 single crochet into first stitch. Work one single crochet into all but the last stitch. Work 2 single crochet into the last stitch. (22 stitches) Repeat last row 4 more times (30 stitches) Work 2 more rows without increasing. Change to feathery yarn and using 2 strands, work 4 rows of single crochet. Change back to plain yarn and work 6 rows Then 4 rows feathery, 6 rows plain, 4 rows feathery, 6 rows plain. Fasten off. make another piece the same. Using one strand of the plain yarn, sew sides and bottom together and darn in loose ends. if you are a whiz with needle and thread you could also line this bag if you don't like the idea of it having a fluffy inside!
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You will need 2 x 50 gram balls of a plain smooth acrylic double knitting yarn (UK weight) and 2 x 50 gram balls of a feathery type yarn. The yarn will be doubled up and I used two contrasting colours together, but if you prefer you can use 2 strands of the same colour.
Using a Feathery or Fluffy Yarn
Feathery and fluffy yarns give a delightful effect but they can cause problems and be hard to work with. Make a mistake and you will have a problem unpicking as the fibres tangle and you may find yourself having to rip them apart.
It is hard to see your stitches and where to insert your hook. It is best not to use such yarns if you are a total beginner. Be sure you have had plenty of practise at crocheting so that you are confident and understand how crochet stitches are structured.
It is also difficult to count your rows and stitches. Counting as you gois a great help especially when you are using a smaller than usual hook which will give tight stitches as in the crochet fluffy bag where these tight stitches are needed for firmness.
Count as you go along the row as it is easy to miss stitches out. If by the end of the row you find you have too few stitches, don't despair. there is no need to unpick. Instead increase the number of stitches on the next row. this is fine with this type of yarn as the stitches themselves are hidden from view by the "hairiness" of the yarn and your mistakes will not be visible.
Also it is helpful to "see" stitches with your fingers as you count your way along. You may not be able to see them very well but you can feel them.