Hi guys! Happy Friday! We are still on holiday. Week two rolling in so the days blend into each other. I've been working on several projects at a time and I recently finished this bag.
This is a sample bag I made using hemp. Working on it was challenging. When I first started it I thought and felt I was going to bring my fingers to blood. Never before have I used hemp to crochet with, so it was difficult at first but after the first round side was made I got used to it and everything went smooth afterwards.
I wanted to add wooden handles but I didn't buy them prior our holiday so I crocheted them too and I also added tassels to decorate it. I had it envisioned something different but had to work with what I had on hands.
I am on my second bag as I write this. It goes much faster and needless to say I am addicted :)
Next I want to use some jersey yarn for this exact bag pattern. I think it would be awesome!
So cute! I love the red and pink tassels!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love bags! And yes, that material is not easy! I once made baskets with a sort of rope, very hard for my thumbs and wrists but the effect is worth the effort! And a round bag is something different and unique, so well designed, once again!
ReplyDeleteIt is worth the effort, Sigrid! I feasted my eyes for 2 years, watching similar bags and I wish I had some ratan at hand to make bags with.
DeleteI realise that the material might be tough to work with but the finished bag looks really nice. It is quirky and rustic yet has a bit of structure to it
ReplyDeleteI saw some straw round bags around here similar to yours, but they weren't crocheted. Yours looks pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alhana.I love it!
DeleteLove your fun bag! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThe holidays are agreeing with you Maya. They seem to be inspiring you into fashioning more pretties. This little bag you have imagined is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim. I would love it to be a mot funkier but this is the first time I use hemp. Let's see how it goes.
DeleteI love this bag! I could have used it on our recent beach vacation, it has such a beachy vibe! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathleen! I like it because yoy can wear this to the beach and also have it out with you for coffee.
DeleteWow Maya, you are on vacation and still busy working on projects. This bag came out beautifully and so sorry to hear that it was hard and difficult to work with the yarn. It looks great and the perfect summer bag.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Julie!
DeleteI laughed when I read your comment because I really don't believe there is a crocheter who doesn't crochet while on vacation :)