Six Free Crochet Bag Patterns

Nov. 19, 2010 - PRLog -- Loveland, Colo.: Crocheting bags is a great way to practice crochet stitches while seeing fast results. Crochet Me is releasing a free eBook dedicated to crocheting bags. The wide range of styles offered in this free eBook allows everyone to find a free bag pattern that best fits their own personal style. Patterns include a crocheted purse, a tote bag, a crocheted shoulder bag, a utility case, and an oversized purse. Crocheters can begin with an easy pattern, like the Farmer’s Market Bag or try more difficult patterns like the Larger Than Life Bag.

Download the free eBook online: http://www.crochetme.com/Crochet-Bag-Patterns/

Due to popular demand, the experts at Crochet Me have put together this crocheted bag eBook for all crocheters to enjoy. The six free bag patterns offered in this eBook will satisfy any crocheter’s needs to create their own crocheted bag. While also being fun patterns to work on, these various patterns allow crocheters to brush up on classic crocheting techniques like the slip stitch, whipstitch, whipstitch seams, single crochet, and the double treble crochet.
 
“Is it really possible to have too many bags? We don't think so, either. Here we have a wide array of crochet bags for everyday occasions—going to market, to your crochet meeting, to lunch with a friend. Our 6 Free Crochet Bag Patterns will help increase your bag stash as you decrease your yarn stash,” says Marcy Smith, editor of CrochetMe.com.


Crochet Bag Pattern #1
Farmer’s Market Tote by Judith L. Swartz

Large enough to hold a week’s worth of produce yet small enough to tote a baguette; this lightweight power shopping bag is collapsible and can be folded up small to keep it handy. The linen yarn provides strength without bulk, and the loose stitches keep the bag flexible. This crochet bag pattern is easy to construct, especially with Swartz’s step by step instructions.

Crochet Bag Pattern #2
Handy Utility Cases by Judith L. Swartz

These handy little cases, designed to hold a cell phone or music player, are quick to make. They require a little bit of construction, still done with crochet. Embroidery is only a suggestion. This pattern allows for limitless creativity. A more advanced crocheter could embroider a name on this little handy bag or embroider an animal or design to help personalize this crochet bag. Swartz has created the perfect pattern for beginner crocheters, while also being a fun project for more advanced crocheters.

Crochet Bag Pattern #3
Chevron Shoulder Bag by Grace Talcott

Zigzags of vibrantly colored stripes punctuated with tassels make a pointed statement in this enchanting accessory. Ethnic inspiration translates into a current interpretation while silky pima cotton adds a natural luster to this stunning bag. While being easy to create, this pattern allows for a lot of creativity with colors. Crocheters will have fun creating this unique shoulder bag.

Crochet Bag Pattern #4
Slouchy Purse by Drew Emborsky

Inspired by the popular hobo purses, this crocheted version juxtaposes the classic look of ribbed stitches with its casual soft and slouchy shape. This crocheted purse can go to the office as easily as it goes to lunch, while fitting all everyday essentials. Although the pattern has a short strap for this purse, there is creative liberty to extend the strap for all those crocheters who enjoy a long strapped purse. Crocheters can brush up on their whipstitch skills with this free pattern by Emborsky.

Crochet Bag Pattern #5
Larger Than Life Bag by Cecily Keim

This oversized bag is ready to haul yarn, books, projects, groceries and much more. It can be a dramatic exhibit of a crocheter’s personality and skill. The six motifs in this one pattern can each be constructed with different sets of three colors, which enable the crocheter to make this crocheted bag big, bold and full of personality. A fabric lining and handle keeps the motifs from stretching out, which is vital in keeping this bag well maintained.

Crochet Bag Pattern #6
Message in a Flower Bag by Jill Wright

A sturdy felted messenger bag is spruced up with colorful needle-felted pansies. To use yarn for needle felting, crocheters should simply untwist it and brush it back to its original roving form, then blend colors as a painter would. This pattern is a bit more complex, because of needle felting. Wright gives her expert advice on needle felting, which makes her step by step instructions easier to understand. Crocheters can learn something new in this pattern, the art of needle felting.


Download the free eBook online: http://www.crochetme.com/Crochet-Bag-Patterns/

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