Crocheted summer bag is a recognized classic in knitting art. Making a variety of wallets, handbags, backpacks and cases can be safely called the good old tradition of several generations of knitters.
General principles for the manufacture of knitted bags
There are several basic shapes of bags:
- round;
- rectangular;
- backpack.
The remaining varieties are derived from the listed.
They are made on the basis of one of the geometric shapes with modifications regarding the fastening of the handle, bottom or decoration.
The algorithm for the manufacture of knitted bags
Crocheting bags (patterns are selected based on the purpose of the bag) is performed in a certain sequence.
- First you need to develop a pattern for the future product. The ideal variant is that in which it will be possible to cut out details from unnecessary fabric, sweep them and see what happens. This technique allows you to eliminate the shortcomings of the model at the planning stage and to correct the pattern in time. The fabric can be replaced with thick paper. The measurement of the finished bag, which is taken as a sample, has the same effect.
- Further, crocheting bags (patterns can be both solid and openwork) implies the consistent manufacture of all the details of the future product. Depending on the type of bag, knit the sides, the bottom and the handle (other options and sequence are possible).
- The final stage is the assembly of parts, decoration of the bag, the manufacture and sewing of lining fabric.
Crochet Rectangular Summer Bag
This type of bag is considered to be the most common. It is easy to knit and completely different patterns can be used. Such crocheting bags (schemes are chosen based on their own abilities and personal preferences) is to make the main paintings and their connection with the handles. There are no lateral parts, as such, or they have a rectangular shape and are connected separately. The bottom is formed by the connection of the main paintings. Bags with circular wooden or metal handles look very interesting, as in the photo below.
All these models are made using the most simple dense patterns. The main condition for their attractive appearance is the use of thick coarse yarn. For these purposes, all types of cotton, flax, and also threads from artificial fibers (polyamide, nylon) are suitable. Acrylic should not be used, since it has the ability to roll and stretch after washing.
The principle of crocheting a round bag with a description and patterns
The next type of knitted bag has a very unusual shape.
This model is made in the shape of a barrel. Its main paintings are connected in the form of openwork squares, the bottom is formed by their connection. It can also be knitted separately and then sewn. The sides of this bag are made according to the classic solid circle pattern. This allows them to keep fit and not stretch. Crocheting bags (the schemes are proposed below) allows you to use a variety of patterns for the manufacture of creative products.
It is also possible to make a flat round knitted bag, in which the main parts have the shape of a circle, and the side parts are about 5 cm wide. The fastener of this model will be located on the top of the circular arc.
Bag decoration options
The main decoration of a knitted bag can be a pattern and the yarn from which it is made, or additional decorative elements. A great example of the first option is a crochet motif bag. The photo below shows a bag for knitting which were used several different patterns (including motifs), as well as beads, beads and wooden rings.
The shape of this product is extremely simple - two rectangles. There are no sides and bottom. This model is even for a beginner in crocheting.
How to sew a lining
Making and sewing a lining on a knitted bag can be a real headache for a knitter. On the Web, you can easily find a description of how a bag is crocheted; a lining master class is more difficult to find.
This process can be simplified by taking into account several key points.
- Cut out the lining fabric after completing the knitting of the bag.
- It is better to stitch the fabric on a typewriter or a very dense manual seam. Tuck and hem the top edge.
- It is advisable to choose a dense fabric.
- The stitched lining should be slightly narrower and shorter than the bag (2-3 cm, no more).
So, when the lining and bag are crocheted, a workshop on stitching these parts will illustrate further steps.
- Insert the lining in the bag with stitches to the knitted fabric.
- Combine the top edge of the fabric with a knitted fabric. It is best to focus on one of the knitting rows.
- Secure the fabric with pins. Ensure uniform distribution of tissue. If the bag has already come out of the lining, you can stretch it slightly. If on the contrary, it is possible to form several identical folds on the lining and secure them with pins.
- Sew fabric to bag. When inserting a needle, do not pierce all layers of folded tissue. Sew on only the layer that is adjacent to the bag. The seam will be neat if it is hidden between the canvas of the bag and the folded edge of the fabric.
Sewing the lining with this method, you should tighten the seam carefully so that it is not visible. However, you should avoid over-tightening the top edge of the bag.
Focusing on the recommendations made, making a summer bag with a crochet is not difficult at all.