Autumn's in the bag

[jeannej]

...at least the rich earthy colors of the pending season are. I used a G hook with 'I Love This Yarn!' in Autumn Stripe. I stayed with the shape I like best, this being my third similarly contoured, and used an off-set 'knot stitch' (alternating a row of plain sc with a row of repeating treble stitch+single crochet). The print fabric that I found for the lining (and small pocket) is in keeping with the autumn theme and I added a magnetic snap to the flap for closure. Anyway, here's a few picks to show what I'll soon be carrying - Thanks for looking.

[crazyboutcrochet]

That is simply gorgeous! I love the colors! I am so drooling over it.

[contrary.crocheter]

that is amazing!!! I love it:cheer

[celebrett]

Love, love love the colors and the shape of the bag you did a wonderful job. I'm leaving Michigan in another month and it made me realize how much I'll miss the leaves changing, going to Texas for a new job.

[Krakovianka]

That is gorgeous--you'll be the envy of all!

[Jempast]

That's beautiful!

[TurtleLvr]

Jeanne, that is beautiful! Welcome to the "addicted to bags" club!

 

[tcandlgmom]

Wow! Amazing bag

[Craw]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[Heather414]

Very pretty!!! Love the yarn you used and the leaf closure is the perfect touch!

[jillybean]

Wow, that's gorgeous! Is this from a pattern?

[woomba]

So so pretty!

[natashaann]

Absolutely stunning.

Makes me want to learn how to make a purse like this!!!

[Monique39]

Love it.. Very nice job!!

[pat54]

Wow, that is one beautiful purse. I would love one like that. Hmmmmmmmm maybe I should think about trying to do a purse.

[kwoolls]

That is Beautiful!!! Love the fall colors....I'm drooling

[Cremecycle]

Oh my gosh! I love the bag! The colors remind me of maple leaf colors. I don't get to see the turning of the leaves any more, since I live in Phoenix. Makes me want to take a trip to the yarn store.

[Karen C.]

Truly a lovely bag, thanks for sharing!

[CraftyZone]

I love your handbag the color's are wonderful love the lining color too. It reminds me of fall.

[goldenj32w2]

Just wonderful! I love everything about it, the colors, the shape, the pattern!

[kittyloverdeb]

Your bag is amazing! Love it!

[happy stitcher]

That is fabulous! I just love it!

The colors, the style, the lining - I love it all!

 

GREAT work! :clap

[wiz3283]

Oh I love that bag. Great fall colors.

[jacob'smommy]

That is beautiful. I love it.

[jeannej]

Thank you so much for your generously kind sharings, everyone! It really means a lot to me to receive such acknowledgment from those who know their way around a hook

 

...Welcome to the "addicted to bags" club!

 

Thank you Sue -I'm 'tote'ally in!...The club's secret salute wouldn't be the shoulder-strap thumb-hike now would it?

 

...the leaf closure is the perfect touch!

 

Thanks, Heather -It was a last minute find -I couldn't not include it!

 

...Is this from a pattern?

 

Jillybean, I don't have a written pattern for this exact purse, I did, however, make use of a couple elements found in the often posted about Chakra purse (my first purse experience) if that helps. I favor that basic shape, as well as the depth that the inclusion of the gusset/strap lends. Here's a link to the Chakra Purse if you'd like to see the seed that my last two purses have sprouted from: http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/chakra/chakra_1.htm

 

You gals have made my day - Thank you loads! More big