Comments on: Crochet Pattern: Youthful Striped Bag

By: Krupa

Krupa — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:20:23 +0000

Hi.. I’m new to the crochet. Can u tell me wat this gauge part refers to?? I know its a very basic question but I really find it difficult to understand.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:43:37 +0000

Try slip stitching at the end of the round to join the beginning and end of the round together, before you change to the next color.

By: Jarriel Campbell

Jarriel Campbell — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:14:49 +0000

Hello!
I have crocheted this bag about three times now. For some reason my color change areas are really obvious because, there is a jagged line with the colors clashing. How can I get rid of this uneven line?

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:05:41 +0000

I never thought of that! thanks =D

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:58:29 +0000

Hi Taylor, if your bag stretches too much when you use it, you can line the inside of your bag with cloth.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:50:25 +0000

Hey I have a quick question. Anytime I make a bag it slowly stretches out to be massive! How do I fix that?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:55:57 +0000

Hi Lori, the bottom of the bag is made by crocheting a foundation chain and then crocheting across it, and then crocheting onto the opposite side of it. Here is a tutorial that explains the technique in more detail: How to Crochet on Opposite Side of Chain

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:45:47 +0000

Pleasse help I am fairly new to crocheting and want to make this bag, but I am not understanding how the bottom of the bag is made.
Any helpful tips to your pattern will be greatly appreciated as soon as you can.

Thank you so much. I look forward to hearing from you.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:52:03 +0000

Rachel,

As soon as I saw this pattern I thought of the purse that you made out of plarn. I think this would be a great bag to try in plarn for use as a reusable shopping bag – waterproof, durable.

By: Gigi

Gigi — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:16:55 +0000

Rachel,

I was watching someone on the “create” channel or maybe it was Martha Stewart but they lined their bag with different colors of electrical tape (sticky side to the fabric). They then sewed or crocheted the sides. This gave it a bit of waterproofing and helped it from stretching. You bag is really cute; going to try to make it next week.

I admire your creativity. Had heart failure and starting over again. So I am excited to be creating little items. Thank you for sharing some very pretty designs.

Gigi