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Shaggy Bag Crochet Pattern

April 12, 2010 by Craft Passion 109 Comments

Purses & Bags, Crafts, Crochet, Her, Intermediate

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crochet shaggy bag purse

My latest creation….. the Shaggy Bag which I have been talking about over the previous 2 posts, where I showed how to make the zipper pocket and 6-compartment slip pocket. This is the bag that has them in it. So get ready to create one of the coolest fashion handbags with your own hands!

Remember the loop stitch crochet video, I made this bag out of this stitch. The material I used is poly jersey interlock, exactly the same material I used for the locker hook projects. This material is smooth and has some elastic property so it is easy to crochet. The lustrous finishing makes the bag shimmering. The loops can be cut to make the bag looks furry, but I kept it uncut until I get bored with loops :p

Shaggy Bag loop stitch bag pattern

This tutorial is a little longer as I am covering everything in detail and squeeze them into 1 post, including crochet of shaggy bag, attachment of handlers, and insert of the lining. Hope I made them clear to understand with all the step-by-step pictures. Let me know if I have left out anything or going too brief.

crochet shaggy bag

Shaggy Bag Crochet Pattern

MATERIAL:

Shaggy Bag

1. 6 yards of poly jersey interlock, cut 5 yards into 3/4″ strips along the warp direction to get 5 yards long for each strip. Join the strips and roll them into a ball of jersey yarn. As an alternative, you can also use the T-shirt yarn that you recycle from a T-shirt or bed sheet or new fabric. (Click here to see how to join the strip, you have to scroll down to the middle of that post a little to reach the instruction.)
2. Reserve 1 yard for handles and wrappers.
3. Chrome-plated ring (2″ dia) – 4 pcs. You can substitute them with other materials or shapes.
4. 5mm crochet hook.

Lining
1. Quilt quality fabric – 1/2 yard (enough for lining and pockets)
2. Interfacing – 1/2 yard
3. Zipper – minimum 12″
4. Nylon or strong thread
5. Sewing essentials

Crochet Pattern

Measurement (excluding handle): 12 1/2″ (W) x 8 1/2″ (H) x 2 1/2″ (D)

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
LS = loop stitch
sc = single crochet
ea = each
sl st = slip stitch
fo = fasten off

Base

Starting chain: Chain 41

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in back loop only of next 39 ch; 3 sc in last ch, rotate (don’t turn) and continue along other side of the foundation ch, sc in remaining loop of ea of next 38 ch, 2 sc in last ch of this round, sl st to first ch. (82 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first sc, sc in ea of next 38 sc, 2 sc in ea of next 3 sc, sc in ea of next 38 sc, 2 sc in ea of next 2 sc. Join with a sl st to first ch. (88 sc)

Body (1 round has 88 sc)

Round 3: Ch1, LS in ea sc, around, sl st to first chain. The loops are about 2″ long, use finger to gauge the length.

Round 4: Ch1, sc in ea sc, around, sl st to first chain.

Round 5 – 22: Repeat round 3 and round 4 another 9 times.

Attaching ring to the bag See below first 2 pictures.

Round 23 – Ch1, sc in ea sc of next 5 sc, [ring 1]*pass strip through the ring, sc* repeat 5 times,  sc in ea of next 20 sc, [ring 2]*pass strip through the ring, sc* repeat 5 times, sc in ea of next 14 sc, [ring 3]*pass strip through the ring, sc* repeat 5 times,  sc in ea of next 20 sc, [ring 4]*pass strip through the ring, sc* repeat 5 times,  sc in ea of next 9 sc, sl st to first chain.

Round 24- Ch1, sc in ea sc, around, sl st to first chain. Fo. Hide ends.

 

Attaching Ring

Passing the jersey yarn over the ring before the single crochet.

 
Shaggy Bag

After 5 single crochets to the ring, before working the last row of sc.

 

Cut the reserved 1-yard poly jersey interlock into 6″ wide along warp direction, 6 pcs of them.
Fold them into halve (3″ wide), stack 3 of them and sew at 2″ from the edge at one end. Braid the strips until you get a length of 12″ long (braid more if you want a longer handle), arrange the ends nicely, and sew. Cut the remaining length by leaving a 2″ allowance. You have a 2″straight, 12″ braided, and 2″ straight handle. Make 2.

 

Fold 1 end over the ring, make a few stitches to secure it. Repeat all 4 ends.

 

Cut 2″ x 3.5″, 2 from jersey interlock, and 2 from lining fabric. Fold the 2″ side to about third to have a width of 3/4″, wrap around the sewn stitches of the handle. Begin at the center, sew a few stitches to attach 1 end of the wrapper to the handle. Sew along the center of the wrapper to the handle as you go round, avoid catching the wrapper’s front layer for aesthetic purpose. Till you come back and reach the start end, fold in the end (if your wrapper is too long cut the extra length before folding) and slip stitch at the center.

 

Attaching Lining

 

Measure the bag, I had 12.5″ W x 8.5″ H x 2.5″ D, if yours is different, adjust the measurement of the lining accordingly.
Cut the lining fabric (with a seam allowance of 0.5″) to:
Width =0.5 + 12.5 + 2.5 + 0.5 = 16″, and
Length =0.5 + 1* + 8.5 + 2.5 + 8.5 + 1* +0.5 = 22.5″.
Top cover for zipper, D = 0.5 + 1 + 0.5 = 2″, W=16″, 2 pcs.
*The 1″ on the length is actually 2.5″ for the top of the bag, but since there is a zipper, I deducted 0.5″ away.
Iron the fusible interfacing to all the wrong sides to make the bag lining more steady.
Attach zipper pocket 3.5″ from the top, 6-compartment slip pocket 7.5 from bottom

 

Sandwich the zipper in between the lining and top cover, with the right side of the zipper facing the right side of the top cover. Sew.
Repeat the same to the other side of the zipper.
Topstitch a line 1″ from the zipper, this is the line where you are going to sew the lining to the shaggy bag.

 

Sew the sides. Flatten the corner into a triangle shape, sew at 2.5″ width between the 1″ line (this is the depth of the bag), clip off the corner. Repeat all 4 corners. Add a zipper stopper if you like.

 

This is how the lining looks like before inserting to the shaggy bag.

 
shaggy bag

Insert the lining into the shaggy bag. Be sure that they are aligned symmetrically, side meets side and center meets center. Pin to secure.

 

Use nylon or strong thread (2 strands), slip stitch the lining to the shaggy bag.
Complete!!!

 
crochet Shaggy Bag

Bring it out to show off your one-of-a-kind yet trendy looking handmade…. the SHAGGY BAG!!! I am sure you are going to feel proud of yourself to accomplish this!!! I did 🙂

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Comments

  1. bobby -

    February 8, 2021 at 12:29 am

    oh wow, i love it. i am going to get it very soon for my friend. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. mildred d morris -

    October 4, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    This is such a great tutorial! Me and some colleagues made some together. I just wondered if you had any tricks to cutting the strips of the jersey interlock? We used a rotary cutter. Can you explain a little further in-depth how you slip stitched the lining to the bag?

    Reply
  3. mildred d morris -

    October 4, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  4. mildred d morris -

    October 4, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    This is really impressive! It’s now on my to do list. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
  5. lynda -

    April 19, 2015 at 8:18 am

    just have to say this is the cutest purse. I am going to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 30, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you, Lynda. Hope to see it after you have done 🙂

      Reply
  6. maria llerena -

    January 5, 2015 at 9:10 am

    la verdad que tengo bastante idea pero para mi concepto seria mejor que las instrucciones fueran en video

    Translation (by Google):
    the truth that I have a pretty good idea but my best serious concept that the instructions were in video

    Reply
    • Dory -

      November 23, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Buenas,
      Por favor si fueras tan amablende enviarme un correo con las instrucciones en español tu que ya sabes como hacerlo, te lo agradeceria mucho. Mi correo es, [email protected]

      Saludos

      Translation (by Google):
      Good, Please, if you would be so kind as to send me an email with the instructions in Spanish, you already know how to do it, I would greatly appreciate it. My email is, [email protected] regards

      Reply
  7. Jennifer -

    July 31, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Hi, I bought the same green colour 🙂 I’ve done up to round 22 but my bag looks wider and shorter, haha! Must be my tension error. I’m just going to continue adding more rounds to the height to make it look more balanced before adding the ring. I can’t find the metal ring here in Ipoh so I have to make do with a rectangle one instead.

    I have a problem with the knot ending at the loop facing out, not very pretty. How do you solve this issue, if you do get this? Although it’s not very noticeable, I hope to not have the knot right at the peak of the loop. Thanks a lot. Hope to find an orange colour material to make the next one, but yes, cutting is a chore!

    Reply
  8. Deb -

    July 18, 2014 at 5:54 am

    Hello . . . I absolutely love this bag! I’ve chained the 41 stitches and followed the instructions until you rotate . . . once you rotate, do you chain another 41 stitches, single crochet as with the first set and then slip stitch the two together?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      July 20, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Hi Deb, you don’t have to chain another 41 stitches after you rotate, instead, do the sc through the balance loop of the chain.

      Reply
  9. suzette de jongh -

    June 25, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Idont understand how do you get the loop stitch,at the outside of the bag.do you have to turn,each row.thanks

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      June 26, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Hi Suzzette, there is a video on how to crochet the loop stitch (you can find the link within the post). Indeed, the loops are formed at the wrong side of the work. You don’t have to turn the project, it is working around.

      Reply
  10. Lyn -

    April 17, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Where do you buy this yarn?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 17, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      It is cut from fabric.

      Reply
  11. marina cotta -

    January 11, 2014 at 1:23 am

    hola soy principiante en el tema de tejer, mi inquietud es saber si hay videos explicativos de como realizar carteras por que se me dificulta entender por escrito. desde muchas gracias y muy lindos sus trabajos.

    Translation (by Google):
    hi i am beginner in knitting theme, my concern is whether there videos explaining how to make purses that are difficult to understand me in writing. thank you very much for your work and very cute.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      January 11, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Marina, I didn’t do video on this bag but I did the loop stitch video. Sorry.

      Reply
  12. Diana -

    July 17, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Gosh, Craft Passion! I truly can’t get over this bag. It’s simply amazing! I’m still wondering if anyone out there would make this bag for me. I found out I also have carpal tunnel and have to wear a brace 24/7 on my right hand for 6 weeks then get tested again to see if there’s any improvement. It’s difficult typing with 1 hand, don’t think I can crochet with 1 hand! lol
    I’m not asking to make it for free…I

    Reply
  13. Karleigh Stricko -

    May 30, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    My dear, you are a genius. This is an amazingly beautiful bag! I love how eco-friendly it is, and it looks absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! Keep doing what you do!

    Reply
  14. Marybeth P. -

    May 30, 2013 at 2:14 am

    I love your bag! Although you recommend a little stretch I have some awesome ribbon yarn I am going to try! Thanks for sharing your talents.

    Reply
  15. India -

    May 8, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Am I allowed to sell the finished items that I make from your written patterns?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      May 8, 2013 at 9:53 am

      I have no problem on this 🙂

      Reply
  16. Diana -

    April 29, 2013 at 3:58 am

    Is there someone here in the Dearborn/Detroit area who can make the bag for me? Just wondering because as I said before, I only know some basics but I didn’t tell you I have severe neuropathy in my hands from chemo, they burn, hurt and are numb. I really don’t think I would be able to make it. I have no feeling in my fingers I can’t pick up things. My right hand is especially bad, my thumb, middle and ring finger have absolutely no feeling.

    Reply
  17. Diana -

    April 29, 2013 at 3:47 am

    Is this bag very hard to make? I do know the basics of crocheting but that’s bout it. I never made anything following instructions. It looks like a foreign language to me. I love this bag and really want one. Are there videos on how it’s made? The shaggy part looks difficult!

    Reply
  18. Lori Toews -

    April 2, 2013 at 1:17 am

    dear Joanne L. I love this bag. problem is I need help with what you call the loop stitch. could you eplain it to me?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 2, 2013 at 9:40 am

      There is a link to the loop stitch tutorial within the page, click it and it will show you how to crochet it.

      Reply
  19. handicraft store -

    August 7, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    very good

    Reply
  20. lanak -

    August 6, 2012 at 7:50 am

    oh my, this bag is gorgeous, I love it, I have been wanting to get into making stuff for a while and bags are my passion although price is my enemy, aswell as practicality! most bags do not have enough pockets ect for me to keep organized, but the idea of making my own beautiful bag which can have as many pockets I need and be the size i want is magic. but i have never crocheted before ever, but am determined to make this my first attempt! any advice ! if you could possibly send me a even more simplified version of the stitches etc then you would be an absolute star ! x

    Reply
  21. MmaCat -

    June 28, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    This is TOO, TOO beautiful!!!!!! Original and really spectacular, inside and out.

    Reply
  22. michelle allen -

    June 28, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    i came across your site and love the look of your loop handbag. i had to make me one in my fav colors red, white and blue, americana girl! thanks for clear patterns thats easy to read. i am avid crocheter….

    Reply
  23. Oyuka -

    April 6, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Hello. I’m so happy i found your blog and knew you. You very helpful, clever, skillful and creative. How did you learn to do these things. I’m proud of you. Just now, i’m trying to start small business in handmade art. So i want to make many beautiful things like not handmade. Thank you dear 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 6, 2012 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks for dropping by, Oyuka. Majority of the crafts I made are self taught from books.

      Reply
  24. Brandi -

    March 20, 2012 at 8:08 am

    LOVE this bag and can think of quite a few people who would love one as well. If I didn’t work this in the poly-jersey right away, do you think it would work with regular yarn as well? Also what did you mean when you said to cut along the warp, does that mean cutting with the stretch or against it?

    Thanks in advance and thanks a million for the pattern 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      Chunky & bulky yarn should work too but you have to check the tension gauge so that it won’t come out too small.
      Cutting along warp direction means cut in parallel with the fabric selvages (the side).

      Reply
  25. kristin -

    March 7, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    hello! thank you for this amazing pattern i’m about to begin. i was wondering if i could just join the strips as i would with a new skien of yarn? or if there is a reason for joining with cutting the slits in each end of material? thank you!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 7, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Yes, you may do that as long as it is not too bulky to crochet.

      Reply
  26. lidiya -

    February 26, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Потрясающая сумка!Спасибо!

    Translation (by Google):
    Awesome bag, Thank you!

    Reply
  27. Nicole Smith -

    February 26, 2012 at 3:12 am

    I am a relative newbie to crocheting. When you say to “rotate” and not “turn,” can you please describe the difference? I am not sure what the difference is. Also, is this pattern easy enough for a beginner to crocheting? It looks simple enough and I have basic crocheting knowledge, but I don’t want to start it until I know for sure. It looks gorgeous. Finally, if I want a slightly taller bag or wider bag, how do I modify? THANKS!

    Nicole

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    • Craft Passion -

      February 26, 2012 at 11:00 am

      Good question, Nicole. Turn usually means you turn from right side to wrong side. Rotate in the pattern above means that you “turn” to the other side of the loops of the foundation chain and still crochet on the right side.

      Reply
  28. Suzanne -

    November 22, 2011 at 11:18 am

    WOW! You have just made me want to learn how to crochet!

    Reply
  29. iAlice -

    October 15, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    My grandaughter Sara has learned how to corchet from the computer. I got her some yarn and needles. She just made a hat with a flower on it, It is beautiful. I never have tackled anything that hard. I am so proud of her. She now has a new hobby that will comfort her and she is going to make your purse and a hat for a friend. Thank you for the great instructions.

    Reply
  30. Terri -

    September 16, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I just came across this site and I love your loop bag, I am going to try to make it, I am a beginner at crocheting is it something a beginner can do? And love the green, so cheerful..Thank you for sharing…

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      September 18, 2011 at 12:37 pm

      Terri, sorry to say that this is not suitable for beginner. May be you can try crochet drawstring bag at this moment and come back later when you have gained more experiences 🙂

      Reply
  31. sara -

    July 27, 2011 at 5:21 am

    Hi editor 🙂 how r u ?
    I told u before that i will made like bag >> and i do ^^
    but with thread of wool not jersey interlock fabric
    my mom encouraged me to make big one
    thank you editor 🙂 im so glad now

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      July 27, 2011 at 7:46 am

      Wow, can’t wait to see your bag!!!! Do keep us update 🙂

      Reply
  32. Kelly aka Naildoctors -

    July 15, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Thank you found your tutorial very resourceful. I liked how you crocheted in your loops, as well as my next liner, I will have to try a pocket or even a zipper pocket. Very educational and I love it. Thank you again.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      July 15, 2011 at 11:06 am

      You are most welcome, Kelly!!! I am happy to know that this helps 🙂

      Reply
  33. sara -

    July 12, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Hi editor (craft possion)
    i like this bag .. and i hope to do like it >>> soon

    but, do u have a video shows the details .. and i dont understand what do u use for crochet this bag a thread wool? or another thing?

    can u help me please!!!
    thanks ..

    Reply
    • sara -

      July 12, 2011 at 6:16 pm

      i mean wool or fabric? and what is the size of the crochet hook ?

      Reply
      • Craft Passion -

        July 12, 2011 at 7:32 pm

        Hi Sara,
        The material and crochet hook are on the above tutorial, poly jersey interlock fabric strips with 5mm crochet hook.
        Hope to see your bag soon 🙂

        Reply
        • sara -

          July 13, 2011 at 4:35 pm

          ,,, you are really wonderful..
          it’s nice to share with you ^^
          🙂

          Reply
  34. Diana -

    June 28, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I am triple checking on yards of fabric for this project. 6 yards is a LOT of fabric. I have yarns of jersey that I have from tshirts. So are you saying that I need about 350 yards of continuous strips? Thank you. I can’t wait to make this bag. Do you have any photos of the beginning of this project like the ones for the lining. I am not understanding how the bag is together.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      June 28, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      It uses a lot of materials due to it’s loops. I didn’t calculate the total yardage after cutting them into strips. I bought 6 yards, used 5 yards for the strips and reserved 1 yard for the handles. At the end of the project, I still have some balance strips but not a lot. 6 yards are on the high side since everyone’s loop length is different, so better to have more.
      There are 2 tutorials on sewing the pockets for the bag, and, this is the only tutorial for the lining.

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      • Diana -

        June 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm

        Thank you for your quick response! I will get 6 yards of fabric then. I am looking forward to this project. thanks

        Reply
        • Craft Passion -

          June 28, 2011 at 4:08 pm

          Oh yeah, keep us posted about your progress 🙂

          Reply
  35. Iolanda -

    June 5, 2011 at 8:13 am

    WONDERFUL TUTORIAL! I have a question: can I buy the material on line? Do you have any tips for me? I’m writing from Italy and it’s very hard to find a cheap solution.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  36. Adrienne Porter -

    January 13, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    This is such a great tutorial! Me and some friends made some together. SO cute! I just wondered if you had any tricks to cutting the strips of the jersey interlock? We used a rotary cutter. Also.. can you explain a little further in depth how you slip stitched the lining to the bag?
    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  37. dil -

    December 6, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    wow, that’s very pretty. I love it!

    Reply
  38. Tilly -

    November 27, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Hi,
    I was just wondering how many yards of tarn you need for this project? I have found that the fabric varies in the width and I want to make sure I buy enough of the fabric

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      November 27, 2010 at 5:56 pm

      I am not sure about the yardage after making it tarn. The fabric width is 60″, so if you work out the math, (60/0.75) x 5, it is about 360 yards assuming there is 10% wastage.

      Reply
  39. CFMommee -

    September 25, 2010 at 1:25 am

    I’m making this bag and am not sure the 1″ strips are a good fit with the 5 mm hook. I can’t even chain with it. Should I be using 1/2″ strips or a much larger hook? I like the look of small stitches. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      September 25, 2010 at 6:59 am

      Are you using knit fabric? Cotton fabric or other non-stretchy fabric is too stiff for 1″ with 5mm hook. You can try 1/2″ with 5mm hook, test a small sample by pulling the strip to see if it is strong enough for you crochet.

      Reply
      • CFMommee -

        September 29, 2010 at 10:52 am

        Yes, I was using cotton knit fabric and it wasn’t interlock. I ended up cutting the strips to 1/2″ and using a 6mm hook and it’s worked quite well. I think I’ve found what I’m supposed to use. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Craft Passion -

          September 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm

          Oh great that you found a way! Cotton knit is a bit stiff to use compare to the poly knit.

          Reply
  40. Anna -

    August 24, 2010 at 1:38 am

    O, this is pure genius. Probably the most beautiful design for “tarn” (t-shirt yarn) I’ve ever seen.

    Reply
  41. Liz -

    August 19, 2010 at 2:02 am

    Your bags are lovely, Thank you for sharing – I can’t wait for your store so I can purchase on – I love the color you chose also – I might make a black one for the fall.

    Reply
  42. Linda -

    July 27, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Great tutorial! I’ve added your tutorial to my directory of free patterns and tutorials for Purses, Totes & Handbags at http://www.linda-matthews.com/free-purse-patterns-and-tutorials/
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  43. Darlene -

    June 1, 2010 at 9:45 am

    What type of background do you have? Fiber arts, or what? I have never run across someone so talented!

    I truely enjoy your website – everyday something new and something I want to make! Where do you find the time?

    Reply
  44. Tea Party Movement -

    May 17, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Wonderful writing, thanks for putting this together! This is obviously one interesting post. Thanks for the valuable information and insights you have provided.

    Reply
  45. xuan -

    May 2, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    hi,ur creation is totally great. may i have Chinese version of explanation about the process of create the handmade bag since my mom is interesting but she’s no understand English. for her is hard to understand. thanks.=)

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      May 2, 2010 at 2:11 pm

      May be you can help her to translate instead…. it’s quite hard for me 🙁 I hope I can write a chinese version one day!

      Reply
  46. Nicole -

    April 29, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Hi,do you sell your bags here?how much if you sell your bags? Im so interested with handmade things but unfortunatelly kindda busying with my work.Im waiting to buy your bags even though i cant make by myself,haha!
    Suggest if you can open class at somewhere maybe i’ll be the 1st person to attend your class!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 29, 2010 at 2:15 pm

      I wish that I open a class to teach but it is not possible yet…
      I will email you the detail…

      Reply
  47. Taylor -

    April 27, 2010 at 1:44 am

    This is really stunning! It’s now on my to do list.

    Reply
  48. Sara -

    April 25, 2010 at 3:09 am

    I just love this! Would you stop by my blog linking party (Sun thru Wed) and link to this so i can share it with my readers (and remember to try it [email protected]!) All the best,
    can’t wait to check out some of your other crocheting and locker hooking projects. http://www.creativejewishmom.com

    Reply
  49. Mary -

    April 24, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Found you and your great purse via DIY day at One Pretty Thing. I love this bag and the color is just so me!! I am going to have to find my crochet hooks!

    bee blessed
    mary

    Reply
  50. Rachel -

    April 23, 2010 at 11:20 am

    This is STUNNING! I think I found my summer bag. =) Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.

    Reply
  51. Teresa -

    April 20, 2010 at 3:28 am

    I love this bag!

    I went to buy fabric for this and the woman I asked looked at me with a blank stare when I where the poly jersey interlock fabric was. I don’t know enough about fabrics to know if there’s anything I can substitute that for.

    Can you help me with some ideas of what I should look for?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 20, 2010 at 9:36 am

      This material is not cotton, it is a kind synthetic (poly) rayon that being used to make T-shirts. Most sport-ware nowadays are using this kind of material.
      Basically, you can substitute it with cotton T-shirt or anything you can crochet and fray only a little at the raw edge.
      Hope this help.

      Reply
      • Teresa -

        April 20, 2010 at 9:57 pm

        Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I’m looking forward to reading your blog, you have many wonderful ideas.

        Reply
      • Lotta -

        July 16, 2013 at 11:54 am

        Hi,

        You say the fabric is a synthetic (poly) rayon. Wikipedia says about rayon:
        “Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. Because it is produced from naturally occurring polymers, it is neither a truly synthetic fiber nor a natural fiber; it is a semi-synthetic[1] or artificial[2] fiber. Rayon is known by the names viscose rayon and modal in the textile industry.”

        Basically, rayon for sure has nothing to do with poly (polyester), which is a purely synthetic fiber.

        Thought you’d like to know… If you have a chance to read this, that is, I just realized that this is 3 yrs old… I just LOVE this handbag, it is sooooo cool, even 3 yrs later (3 yrs ago, I was into knitting/felting bags)!!! 🙂

        Reply
  52. Leigh -

    April 15, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    This bag is totally gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations. xx

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 15, 2010 at 11:04 pm

      You are welcome. Sharing is wonderful 🙂

      Reply
  53. Alice -

    April 15, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    This bag is simply GOOD! Can I have one, please? 😀

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 15, 2010 at 11:04 pm

      In fact, I plan to sell this for those who can’t sew and crochet. But, let me get my online store ready first. Want to be my first customer?

      Reply
  54. Gargi -

    April 15, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    This indeed is beautiful!! I’m so proud of you 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 15, 2010 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks, Gargi 🙂 **happy**

      Reply
  55. MissCraftyFingers -

    April 15, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    this is so pretty! You make really awesome stuff! I’m in awe! 😀

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 15, 2010 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks Miss Crafty Fingers, I love creative handmade 🙂

      Reply
  56. mina -

    April 14, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Very, very good.
    Mina

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 14, 2010 at 2:30 pm

      Hi Mina, I am exploring on the flowers you showed me. Will post it soon after I finished it, watch out yay 🙂

      Reply
  57. Anne -

    April 14, 2010 at 10:00 am

    All of your projects are amazing, but you’ve really outdone yourself with this one!! I love all the texture from those loops!

    I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-shaggy-bag-from-crocheted-jersey-fabric/2010/04/13/

    –Anne

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 14, 2010 at 10:32 am

      Thanks, Anne!!!

      Reply
  58. Amy -

    April 14, 2010 at 9:39 am

    You are SO FABULOUS! Every project is more amazing than the next. This bag is so chic. LOVE IT!

    Reply
  59. Rene'@Bargainhoot -

    April 14, 2010 at 4:13 am

    This is so cute!!!
    I would love to share it!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 15, 2010 at 10:56 am

      Thanks, Rene. Please share it among your community by using the “Share This” icon above, it is easy to use!!!

      Reply
  60. [email protected] -

    April 13, 2010 at 3:33 am

    O my goodness! I LOVE this…the green is a perfect color too!

    Reply
  61. Doris -

    April 12, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Hola: Que gran tutorial, en verdad una clase magistral. Me encanto la idea.
    Muchas gracias
    🙂

    Translation (by Google):
    Hello: What a great tutorial, really a master class. I loved the idea.
    Thank you very much

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 13, 2010 at 12:35 am

      Thanks, Doris. Hope you will try and feedback to me 🙂

      Reply
  62. vasumathi bhat -

    April 12, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Oh, this is very nice.Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 12, 2010 at 11:08 pm

      You are welcome 🙂

      Reply
  63. Jane -

    April 12, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Fantastic!!!! You must never sleep–how can one person keep coming up with such great designs.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 12, 2010 at 5:34 pm

      I sleep very little and my brain constantly work to create something useful and beautiful 🙂 I LOVE creation and invention!!!

      Reply
  64. Illy -

    April 12, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I am soooo happy I found your blog! You are so clever and make such pretty things, then even better.. share them with everyone 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 12, 2010 at 5:35 pm

      Thanks for sharing with your friends!!! Love it!!!

      Reply
  65. Sybil J. Chialiva -

    April 12, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Wow, that is so creative and fun! I think I’m going to buy an extra yard of material, and make shoulder straps, just ’cause I like shoulder straps. The design is pure genious! You go, Girl! ♥

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 12, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      The straps are soft, they provide good cushion for our shoulders…. have a try and you will like it 🙂

      Reply

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