Backpack stretching??

[head2toepets2go]

I was condsidering making some crocheted backpacks to hold the school supplies and afghans I make for "my orphan kids" but my mother warned me that "no matter what yarn you use it will stretch" (she was VERY ominous about it).

 

So I was wondering .... is there anything I can actually use that will not stretch? or is the key to line the bacpack? I need them to hold a fair amount of stuff that wil get crammed in - I've even considered adding some power bars to give the kids strength to carry the backpacks, they are very heavy when fully loaded. I also don't sew, so I was thinking I could use a pillow case as the kiner and even poke holes around the opening to start the crochet there and using the Phentex 100% nylon slipper-yarn to make the oustide.

 

If anyone could shed any light on this topic I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

Fran

[natalie058]

Solutions I've heard for this problem include lining the bag, felting it if it's made of wool, or carrying along a strand of thread with your yarn. I'm sure there are more but those are the ones I know.

[emeraldmoon]

Crocheting with the yarn and crochet thread together will help from them stretching.. I do this with alot of bags that I make..

[threeolivemartini]

you can use a nylon it wont strectch but can be kind of slippery to work or you could use cotton.. it will stretch some but not as much as say wool or acrylic..

what i would recommend is using nylon AND lining it ..

[mardar]

Crocheting with the yarn and crochet thread together will help from them stretching.. I do this with alot of bags that I make..

 

That is a great tip! Thank you

Tamar

[head2toepets2go]

Fabulous!! Great tips everyone. I knew I was holding onto that crochet thread for something! I will to get some made this year & let y'all know how they turn out. My goal this year is to use what I already have, which is great because I found out yesterday that there is a good chance that we are moving this fall/winter, and I have ni idea where we are going or hos much storage room we'll have.

 

Fran