Pattern for Cable purse w/ bangle handles

[j_kawano]

Your bag is so beautiful. I just need to learn how to do cables (more practice), and I think that I might make for myself.

[unicorn37757]

You did a great job, it's so pretty:cheer

[Ladycrochat]

That is wonderful:c9 ! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern with us!

[saturnine]

I know this is a bit late, but I'm almost done with this project, and I just need a little guidance on how to finish it up. I've finished with all the rows necessary (about 5 iterations of rows 2 - 7), but all it says is to "slip stitch" the handles....how exactly do I do that? I still have the yarn connected and haven't finished off anything...where do I go from here?

 

And have you guys been folding it "hamburger" style or "hot dog" style to get the final purse shape? If I fold it "hamburger" style, only one end is actually open...but I want the purse top to be able to open up a little more (so, in other words, I don't want to sew the sides ALL the way to the top, so I can leave some extra room). How do I get around this, or is this already part of the pattern?

 

Thanks for your help in advance!

[crochetoholic Debb]

Love it!!! Great work.. And I design purses too....

[bama_belle]

OOH! I have to try this one. I'm making handbags for all of my nieces and sisters for Christmas and this one would be perfect for my baby sister!

[Rarrismiles]

Boy, this is really beautiful

[bella_song]

I absolutely love this bag! I definitely think that I am going to make one for myself and my sister and whoever else wants one! Very nice job!

[judyann999]

Love it! Looks like it came out of an expensive boutique. Thanks for sharing.

 

Judy

[JesseCat]

I am almost done with one using Patons SWS wool/soy yarn...I did not double the yarn and I am sorry but the pattern of the stripes looks great. I will post a pic after I buy handles and figure how to attach it...

 

For the person on the previous post: You fold the bag in half like a hamburger, not a hot dog and finish it off before you attach the handles with slip stitch...then the top is open completely attached to the handles and easy to open...look again at post #1 to see the completed bag...

[bella_song]

OP how did you attach the handles?

[Julia]

Good evening!

 

Thank you for sharing such beautiful works with us.

 

Lovely regards

 

Julia:manyheart

[Cfrenia]

what does this pattern mean when it says "right side row" and "wrong side row". For the second row are you supposed to turn it so you're facing the "wrong side" and crochet into the back of this stitches?

[needlesandpinza]

*** YOU ARE A GEM!!

I just started to construct my own pattern for these for an xmas gift, but with school work and family...its just been sitting there not getting worked on.

LOVE IT!! almost what I had pictured in my mind. THANK YOU:cheer :cheer

[WendyLee]

If you want some unique purse handles and don't mind spending a bit of cash Dream Weaver Yarns sells lots of different kinds but they are pretty expensive http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=214

[dragonfly]

I love your bag but for the life of me i can't do it. I spent 2 days of frogging and retrying. I know i must be doing some little thing wrong.I have ben crocheting for about 40 years so i know what i'm doing. just having a brain freeze i guess. lol

[scotkat]

Love the handbag such a gift and wonderful talent.Your friend is a lucky lady .

 

Was the bag easy to follow pattern.

 

Scotkat

[ai_juli]

I'm in the process of making this purse for a Christmas gift. It will be given to my husband's aunt that will be here for the holidays.

 

The pattern is pretty easy for me. After I did the first 7 rows, I had it memorized. I have the rectangle about 3/4 of the way finished now.

 

My question to anyone is......what is the easiest way to line the purse with fabric? I've never done that before, and I really hate hand sewing. Any and all ideas and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[lhasaapsolady]

you did a great job on that, very pretty

[Appliejuice]

I am just now printing out this pattern and will make it for a friend's daughter. She likes lime green.

 

My question to anyone is......what is the easiest way to line the purse with fabric? I've never done that before, and I really hate hand sewing. Any and all ideas and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I have taken my purse, before attaching handles, placed it on top of lining fabric (I use cotton). I cut the fabric about 1/2 wider than the purse. I do sew pockets on one side with a sewing maching, then I sew the sides up to the opening with a sewing machine, but I have to sew the lining in by hand. I just whip stitch around the top edge of the purse and then attach handles. Does that make sense?

[ai_juli]

Thank you for answering my question Michelle. I understood what you said, but now I have another question for you. Once you hand stitch the fabric to the crocheted piece, where do you actually put the thread? Through the back loop of a stitch? That part I'm confused on.

 

BTW, I live in Florida as well.

[isabelbell]

Cute, Cute, love it! I just saw one like this knitted and had thought I would love to crochet that. And here it is. Thank you for taking the time to post it.

[siminsc]

Thankyou for sharing. I e-mailed my daughter to see if she would like me to make one for her. She knits but doesn't crochet.

[hooked2]

You've made an awesome bag! Beautiful craftsmanship and very stylish too! And thanks for sharing the pattern too!

[Momcrochets]

gorgeous! thanks for the pattern. you do nice work! :thumbsup