Granny Stripe Shoulder Bag

Hello to all, 

As we continue with Granny Accessory month, this week we are going to focus on something that is fashionable and functional; handbags, purses, bags, totes, whatever we call them, they are something we all use. We need something to throw our necessary items into for that next event. They come in all shapes and sizes and are made of many different materials, but crochet bags have been a beloved accessory for years, and for good reason. According to Charitable Hooker, Crochet bags "are versatile, stylish, and durable, making them a great option for anyone in need of a new bag. They are eco-friendly, and an environmentally conscious choice." And have become so popular for Spring and Summer that purse manufactures are selling them.

Crochet bags are really easy to make, and you can make them unique by adding your own creativity and flair to them. So instead of spending a lot of money on one, why not crochet your own?

Here we go a skein, fresh off the hook:

                                Granny Stripe Shoulder Bag

This easy granny striped bag is done using colorful cotton yarn and is a great scrap yarn project! The pattern uses the classic granny striped stitch in the round, so there are no seams to deal with. (unless you add a lining to your bag).

This pattern can be adjusted since the granny stripe pattern is done in multiples of three and the strap length is up to you! You can use the bag as is, or you can add a lining to the bag which will make it sturdier. And don't forget to add your sew in magnetic snap closure.

Grab that crochet hook and yarn and lets crochet that new bag!

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!   

Granny Square Pocket Scarf

Have you ever seen an advertisement for something and thought, wow, I would like to try that? I was looking on Facebook and an advertisement came up for Red Heart "All In One Granny Square Yarn", I thought wow! that would be cool no more color changes and weaving in multiple ends. I watched a few YouTube videos on how to make Granny Squares using the Granny Square yarn. To my surprise, in most of the videos the crocheters were a little discouraged with the yarn at the beginning, but then after making a few squares they got the hang of it. I am always up for a challenge so I bought a few skeins.

It was as the other crocheters stated in their videos, a little challenging to get the yarn to end at the exact spot to start the next row, but after plenty of frogging (ripping out) and changes in tension, I was able to do it! So here is the project  made with the first set of squares using the Granny Square yarn.

Here we go a skein, fresh off the hook:

                                Granny Square Pocket Scarf 

This easy to make pocket scarf has 10-6”(15.24 cm) x 6”(15.24cm) granny squares and 2-6”(15.24 cm) x 6”(15.24cm) solid squares. The solid squares are joined with additional Granny Squares to form pockets at either end of the scarf. The pockets are great to hold small items such as lip balm, mini tissue, a house key etc...........

Would I use this Granny Square yarn again? Yes, I would, I love the color combinations of the yarn and once you figure it out it is pretty easy! I am hoping they make it in a Dk or sport weight yarn.

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!