Crocheting A Handle to A Bag

[fc1123]

Ok I need some ideas on how to make a handle for a bag I'm not sure how to go about it and I thought my dear friends here would know how to make a handle since I'm not sure how much to chain to make a handle or how to go about it

[Krakovianka]

One way that I like to make handles is with i-cord. What that is, essentially, is a long, flat tube. You crochet a few chains--say 8 or 10--, close them into a circle, and begin single crocheting in back loops only around and around, without joining.

 

This will stretch, but only so far, and the tube will flatten like a handle.

 

I like i-cord. It makes an awesome felted handle, too.

[Krakovianka]

Here you can see what it looks like. Both of these bags have i-cord handles.

[fc1123]

Here you can see what it looks like. Both of these bags have i-cord handles.

 

 

thank you so much for the pictures I will have to try that

[debra way]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharingit. I will have to try it.

 

 

 

One way that I like to make handles is with i-cord. What that is, essentially, is a long, flat tube. You crochet a few chains--say 8 or 10--, close them into a circle, and begin single crocheting in back loops only around and around, without joining.

 

This will stretch, but only so far, and the tube will flatten like a handle.

 

I like i-cord. It makes an awesome felted handle, too.

[dobermama]

Here you can see what it looks like. Both of these bags have i-cord handles.

 

Thank you for the tip! This is something I'll have to try! Also, your purses are beautiful!