Bags are my favorite thing to design and make. They are just so fun and functional! For moms on the go in particular, we need a bag to put our own purse in, as well as snacks, a water bottle, maybe a coloring pad and crayons. No worries, mom, this bag will fit all that! It measures 14″ by 12″ and has a generously sized shoulder strap, measuring 2-1/2″ wide. Perhaps one of my favorite thing about crocheting up a bag, is when you are a little ways done with it, you have a place for your ball(s) of yarn! Cotton yarn makes a really sturdy, easy to wash bag, and is fairly inexpensive. This project is also a great way to use your “economical” (perhaps a little bit scratchy) acrylic yarn. This is a fairly simple, easy to work up bag, so it's accessible to crocheters of all levels. Happy hooking!
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Water Bottle Holder
"A simple, useful thing of beauty. Thoughts of carefree days. Of travels. Of adventures. A cool sip of water on a hot day. Meet the lovely Crochet Water Bottle Holder. Because, really, any time you're adventuring you might need a sip of water from a bottle you'd like to carry with you. On a hike maybe or to a park. The strap is perfect for throwing over your shoulder or wearing it cross body style-which is my personal favorite. The water bottle cover is worked in cotton worsted weight yarn, the kind often used for dishcloths. You might even have some yarn in your stash for the project! Let's dive in!"
Making Waves Water Bottle Holder
This Making Waves water bottle holder is a fun and fashionable way to carry around your water bottle. It stretches to fit a variety of sized bottles. Peepholes in the center let you see if you are running low and need to replenish. It's a great way to keep you hydrated on your summertime outdoor adventures!
Simple Striped Tote Bag
It's that time of year again when I'm ready to break out the cotton yarn and make myself a dozen different crochet bags. After all, one can never have too many bags, especially tote bags! I consider tote bags to be a summer essential… who am I kidding? I use my crochet tote bags all year round. Why do I historically design new tote bags this time of year? I think it's because I'm being optimistic that, eventually, spring and summer will arrive here in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Maybe it's my way of willing the warmer weather to come, or maybe I just love my growing collection of bags.
Navy Stripes Simple Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
Need a simple crochet hobo bag pattern that you can use to make your next favorite bag? Made with super bulky yarn, this Navy Stripes Simple Crochet Tote Bag Pattern whips up in no time and leaves you with a tote that's cute and functional.
The construction is simply made by crocheting one long rectangle which makes up the bottom, sides, and strap of the bag, and then crocheting two side panel rectangles. Even the joining is done with single crochets!
Jagged Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern
"This Jagged Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern uses the Jagged Crochet Stitch. This stitch I discovered while playing around with yarn and it seems to work best in the round! If you'd like to learn how to make it in rows successfully you can check out my Jagged Stitch Scrap Yarn Afghan pattern."
