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Showing posts with label granny squares. Show all posts

Thursday 13 July 2017

6 CROCHET TOTE BAG PATTERNS

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Summer festivals, sunny beach days and longer daylight hours. Let's have some fun with these six (6) fashionable vintage crochet bags. 

Show off your crochet talents with a brand new handmade crochet tote bag, crochet shoulder bag or crochet market bag. You know you can never have too many bags!

Crochet your own stylish and functional go anywhere tote bags, which will carry almost everything. These summertime crochet bags are simply perfect, use them daily, match your outfits and take them away on your holidays.


1. TRICOLOUR AFGHAN BAG

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TRICOLOUR Afghan Bag is a modern take on the traditional "granny square", which is still as popular today as it was when your great-grandmother was crocheting. 

Tricolour Afghan Bag is a great, versatile and classically stylish bag for any time, anywhere! A LARGE LIGHTWEIGHT crochet afghan bag for holidays, beach (great for swimwear and towel), travel and summer shopper.

I designed TWO (2) NEW granny squares to create a stylish, vibrant and spacious tote bag. The inspiration for the colours came from my love of photographing sunrises and sunsets - vibrant blue skies and the amazing orange/yellow sun.

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY: Easy-Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS: Bag circumference is approx. 34in (86cm) and 13in (33cm) deep
YARN: DMC Petra Size 3 Crochet Thread - 1 x 100g ball of shade orange; 1 x 100g ball of shade yellow; 2 x 100g ball of shade blue.
HOOK:  3mm
NOTIONS: Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. This crochet afghan bag consists of two (2) different squares. You will need to make 34 crocheted squares. Instructions in this pattern are for three (3) colour crochet afghan bag.  Bag lining is optional.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 




2. SCARBOROUGH FAIR BAG

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"Scarborough Faire" was a 45-day trading event held yearly during the middle ages in the seaside town of Scarborough, Yorkshire, Britain.

Merchants came from all over England, Norway, Denmark, the Baltic States and the Byzantine Empire. Such a huge event attracted not only tradesmen but also other buyers, sellers and pleasure-seekers.

This crochet bag design celebrates the colourful, prosperous times of Scarborough Faire. It is an easy intermediate pattern, with colour changes and stitch design changes throughout the pattern.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy-Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS: Bag circumference is approx. 32in (81cm) and 15in (38cm) deep; handles 30in (76cm)

YARN: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton and Sparkle DK ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/201m/219yd ● Shades: MC Cream; CC1 Agean Shine; CC2 Fern; CC3 Coral Shine; CC4 Natural Shine; CC5 Driftwood. 1 ball of each colour.

HOOK: I-9 (5.5mm) and H-8 (5mm)

NOTIONS: Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for six (6) colour crochet bag. Bag lining is optional. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 




3. HIGHLANDER TOTE BAG

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HIGHLANDER Tote Bag has been inspired by ancient Scottish designs and symbols which are steeped in Celtic history. 

The design in the squares in this crochet tote bag is my interpretation of the various Celtic knot designs I came across whilst travelling in Scotland. Watch how different each square looks when you change the colours.


PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy-Intermediate

YARN: Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere ●85% Cotton 15% Cashmere ● 50g = 94m (103 yds) ● 6 colours

TOTAL YARDAGE: 310g = 583m (638yds)

SUBSTITUTE YARN:  Any DK / Light / Worsted weight yarn OR King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK ● 50% Bamboo 50% Cotton ●100gr = 251yd (230m)

HOOK: G-6 (4mm) and E-4 (3.5mm)

NOTIONS:  Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Instructions in this pattern are for a three (3) colour motif. The motif can be made using one, two or three colours. The tote bag in this pattern is made using six (6) colours.  Bag lining is optional. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 







4. LATTE BAG


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LATTE Bag is the perfect accessory for those lovely moments you manage to grab with your best friends down at the cafe, the perfect bag to throw in your basics and sling over your shoulder.

LATTE bag is a great summer holiday project, all you need is one ball of each colour and one crochet hook and you will end up with a "simply perfect" summer holiday go-anywhere shoulder bag. A bag with a "retro cluster stitch" design, sturdy yet light and airy. 


PATTERN DETAILS:


DIFFICULTY:  Intermediate

YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK  ● Cotton 100% ● 100g/201m/219yd, Shades:  MC: Flint x 2 balls, CC: White x 1 ball

YARN ALTERNATIVES:  Any DK weight cotton

HOOK: G/6 (4mm)

NOTIONS:  Yarn needle; 1 wooden button

MEASUREMENTS:  The bag circumference is approximately 26in (66cm) and 11in (28cm) deep.

PATTERN NOTES:  The bag pattern is crochet from the bottom up, base is crochet flat, body and handles are crochet in the round. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.


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5. CLOUDBERRY MARKET TOTE



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CLOUDBERRY Market Tote is based on a vintage 1970s crochet stitch. This filet-style stitch appeared mainly in garment design using only one colour. Here the stitch is enhanced by changing colour every round creating a colourful market tote.


Cloudberry is the perfect farmer's market bag - throw in your fruits and vegetables and enjoy your day. Light and breezy, it can be easily rolled up and hidden away in your handbag for those unplanned purchases. Can also be used as a beach bag.


PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS:  Bag circumference is approx. 30in (76cm); 17in (43cm) deep; strap 23in (58cm)
YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/267m/291yd ● Shades:  MC Beaujolais; CC1 Avocado.  1 ball of each colour.
YARN ALTERNATIVES:  Any similar weight cotton
HOOK: D-3 (3mm) 
NOTIONS: Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) colour crochet bag.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.








6. ANIKSI AFGHAN BAG


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ANIKSI Afghan Bag design is Greek-inspired from the houses painted with the traditional white and Aegean blue and the multi-coloured potted geraniums, a "trademark" of Greek landscapes.

ANIKSI Afghan Bag is a great pattern for using up all those odd remnants you have sitting in your stash, and I am hoping it will inspire you all to get out your hooks and your favourite cotton yarns or threads and allow those creative juices to flow!

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY:  Easy-Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference of bag 24in (61cm);  13in (33cm) deep; handles 12.5in (32cm)
YARN:  Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8ply ● 100% Cotton  ● 50g  109yd (100m) ● Six (6) to Eight (8) colours.  
YARDAGE:  Approximately 437yd (400m)
YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any similar DK cotton yarn
HOOK3.5mm (E-4) 
NOTIONS: Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Aniksi Bag consists of four (4) afghan squares; two (2) rectangular pieces; one (1) long strip; two (2) handles.  Instructions in this pattern are for one (1) bag using six (6) to eight (8) colours.  This pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

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PATTERNS available in 
USA American Crochet Terms
OR  
UK British Crochet Terms  

PLEASE select the correct pattern terminology
prior to purchase. 

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Patterns available from my online stores

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Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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Sunday 26 October 2014

DAISY GRANNY Square Crochet FREE Pattern

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Time to use up your odd balls of stashed yarn, discontinued yarn and odd colours. One of the best ways to use up that stash of yarn is to start making some colourful granny squares.

I am making my DAISY GRANNY squares using Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca yarn. I had some remnants of black and cream, as well as 1 x 200g ball of Geranium and 1 x 200g ball of Fawn.

I am not sure how long it will take me to finish my squares because whilst I am travelling, I don't get much time to crochet.

So, to get you all started here is the pattern for DAISY GRANNY square A. (Square B is available in the download pdf pattern)

You can mix and match your colours, alternate the squares or choose either Square A or Square B for your project.

The DAISY GRANNY Pattern is written below OR you can download the FREE pdf PATTERN from my online stores:

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 DAISY GRANNY SQUARE FREE PATTERN

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY:  Easy
MEASUREMENTRowan square 4.5in (11cm) Katia square 4.5in (11cm) BWM square 5in (12.5cm) Size will vary depending on yarn and hook used
YARN USEDRowan Bamboo Soft 100% Bamboo 50g  112yd (102m) OR Katia Swing 70% Acrylic 30% Cotton 50g  178yd (163m) OR Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca 100% Alpaca 200g  437yd (400m)
YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any yarn and recommended hook
TENSION:  Not critical for this pattern
NOTIONS:  7 (4.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Daisy Granny square is worked in the round.  Each round is completed before changing colour.  Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) squares, square A using four (4) colours, square B using three (3) colours.  Squares can be made using two (2), three (3) or more colours.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.
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PATTERN STARTS:

SQUARE A

With MC and 7 (4.5mm) hook
Rnd 1:  Magic ring, Ch1, 7sc in ring, join. (8sts)
Rnd 2Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, *(2dc, ch1) in next st, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC1
Rnd 3Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, *(4dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC2
Constructing corners
Rnd 4Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 5dc in same sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, [6dc in next ch1-sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, join.
CHANGE TO CC3
Rnd 5Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, ending with ch2, join with sl st in top of ch3.
Rnd 6Sl st in ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *[3dc in next ch2-sp] 4 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.   Fasten off and hide ends.

SQUARE B - download the FREE pdf PATTERN for BOTH squares from my RAVELRY shop OR my CRAFTSY shop

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USA - American Crochet Terms

Abbreviation
Description
[ ]
work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*
repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
( )
work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
approx
approximately
beg
begin/beginning
CC
contrast colour
ch
chain stitch
cm
centimetres
cont
continue
dc
double crochet
in
inches
MC
main colour
rep
repeat
rnd(s)
round(s)
sc
single crochet
sl st
slip stitch
st(s)
stitch(es)

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TERMS OF USE: All patterns and photographs are protected by UK and International Copyright law. You may not resell or redistribute these patterns in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited.  Barbara Summers' patterns may not be used for mass production purposes

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download the FREE pdf PATTERN from 

my RAVELRY shop
OR
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Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
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All rights reserved.

Thursday 3 October 2013

JAZZY Crochet Baby Blanket

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Embossed crochet afghan blanket 
the perfect gift for a newborn.
This is the perfect pram or cot blanket 
for a baby boy or baby girl.  


As promised, I now have the pattern for this lovely baby blanket in UK (British) and USA (American) crochet terms available for you to try out your crochet skills.  

History:

I had great pleasure designing this embossed motif blanket for the new arrival into the family.  Baby girl born in the early months of the Australian winter.  I chose my favourite James C. Brett yarn, a beautiful soft pure merino DK.  Grandad chose the colours based on some inside information regarding the colour purple, and from there grew the colour scheme and the playful embossed reversible motif square.

I am so lucky to have a great haberdashery in Canterbury which also sells a variety of yarns which are not available from any other local yarn store near me, so all I had to do was order my colour choice and wait for the delivery.  The project took a bit longer than anticipated due to other projects needing attention but in the end I managed to finish the blanket in time for the birth, 28 June.


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The pattern includes two different border edges: 1. scalloped fan (as shown in the photo on the left); or 2. simple plain edge (see photo on the right). 

PATTERN DETAILS:

The perfect pram or cot crochet blanket for a boy or girl.

An afghan square with a reversible embossed motif and made with a soft, merino yarn makes this a cozy blanket for winter. 

This pattern is written and is available in UK - BRITISH and USA - AMERICAN Crochet Terms. 

Please select the correct pattern terminology prior to purchase.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate 
YARN: James C. Brett Pure Merino DK 
HOOK: H-8 (5mm)

MEASUREMENTS: 42 square motif blanket will measure approximately 36in/91cm by 30in/76cm (excluding the decorative border)

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PATTERN AVAILABLE   from my online shops


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