SnB:HH Fat Bottom Bag CAL

[yarndiva]

Hello Dears,

 

I know many of us have either purchased or borrowed the Stitch N Bitch:The Happy Hooker book by Debbie Stoller and have either made or want to make the Fat Bottom Bag!

 

Since this pattern is very easy (and addicting to make) many of us who have made bags can't just stop at one (as I easily attest to).

 

So....anyone want in on the FBB CAL?

 

I have 2 partially done and I want to make at least one in each color of my stash and this is also a fun (and fast!) way to use up stash for those who are also in the Stash-Busting CAL!

Come on in, the water's great!

 

 

And here is the link to put in your lining BEFORE making the handles:

 

http://crochetkel.blogspot.com/2006/10/sew-you-wanna-line-your-fat-bottom-bag.html

 

Sorry Jessica I should have done this sooner

 

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Adding links to replies in this CAL with finished FBB's:

 

Froggy: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=667693&postcount=41

Pianoducky: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=667805&postcount=47

vcufasion419: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=670244&postcount=98

crochet_hen: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=670447&postcount=108

Pumpkinmouse: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=670501&postcount=109

barbn77: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=670567&postcount=111

Creativity_Woods: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=673846&postcount=129

crochet_hen: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=677179&postcount=163

amdm: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=679974&postcount=172

crpochet_hen: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=683796&postcount=188

SuzyQT1968: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=702449&postcount=211

Mom4x: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=704514&postcount=215

Me&p: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=710096&postcount=1

Hesper: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=715872&postcount=230

catheryn: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=715933&postcount=234

iamnichole: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=718874&postcount=238

catheryn: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=720864&postcount=247

NoLooseEnds: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=727049&postcount=271

CrankyCrocheter: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=730541&postcount=281

NoLooseEnds: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=732733&postcount=288

Mom4x: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=733373&postcount=290

Peyton68: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=735398&postcount=297

mikknits: http://www.mikknits.blogspot.com/

NoLooseEnds: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=761427&postcount=315

MiniBooger: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=776866&postcount=337

CrochetGal: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=780356&postcount=349

AmyS: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=790152&postcount=381

[vcufashion419]

Sounds good! I'll join but it will have to be a couple weeks before I can start! Count me in though!!

[Riohnna]

I can't play along in this one as much as I would love to. But, I can observe, and :drool at everyone's work!!

[Creativity Woods]

Hi, I just bought the book for this purse. Count me in! I have a whole whopping three rows done, but it is for me, you know how it goes, our own stuff is last

 

I have to admit that I have never used this stitch before and am finding it awkward. I will go through with it on this one, but may go w/hdc on the next one, we'll see.

[MyissaG]

I wish I could, but I don't have that pattern book.

[Mommy2Max]

I just put in my bid on ebay to get a copy of the book.... so many cute FBBs running around here, I'm going to have to give into the peer pressure!!!

[Bookchick29]

Why not, I'll join. I'm actually about halfway finished with one that I started last week. I'm making it in Lion Brand Suede, and so far it is looking really good. You can't see the stitch definition as well, but it feels just wonderful. Once I finish it, I'll just have to sit around and pet it every time I use it.

[yarndiva]

Jessica: No worry, as long as there are enough of us who are posting and keeping this CAL active time is no matter!

 

Riohnna: Thanks for being there to us on!

 

Helen: It's kinda slow going at first. To tell you the truth, I got tired of the Hhdc and just used plain ol' hdc on 6 of the 7 bags made. Since I was going to line the bags anyway, the Hhdc was just making my progress to slow. Why don't you give it a try?

 

Melissa: Try buying it on http://www.amazon.com I got mine that's hardback, brand new for $13 and that included shipping!! A whopping 50% off retail! you can get the paperback ones slightly cheaper, but I recommend the hardback since you're going to refer to the book for more fashions to make...Maybe I should buy 2 and have one on display and wear the other one out to my hearts' content?

 

Mommy: This is a good kind of pressure. The kind that will result in you making things for the last person in your priority list...you!!

 

BTW, I recommend buying it direct on www.amazon.com because the prices are cheaper than the final bids on eBay and in the time you are waiting for your auction to end you will already have your book. :thumbs

[andiM]

Gee gads... I want to do this CAL too.

[shadow]

I wanna do this CAL but I returned this book to the library. BUMMER!!

[yarndiva]

Shadow: Just check it out again or put in on reserve so you get first dibs as soon as the person who has this out has returned it again. My library has online access so I reserve a lot of books this way.

[Jimmie Lu]

booohooo those look so inviting but alas I can not join as I do not have the pattern either

[yarndiva]

http://www.amazon.com is your ticket to great things!!!!

[MyissaG]

 

 

 

Melissa: Try buying it on www.amazon.com I got mine that's hardback, brand new for $13 and that included shipping!! A whopping 50% off retail! you can get the paperback ones slightly cheaper, but I recommend the hardback since you're going to refer to the book for more fashions to make...Maybe I should buy 2 and have one on display and wear the other one out to my hearts' content?

 

 

 

 

Yeah!!!! Just talked with my DH, and told him all about the new CAL here.

And he asked me if I was going to join I told him I couldn't didn't have the patternbook. He said well then go ahead and order it. I was going to wait till the refund came in........ But I guess I will go ahead and order it now. Yeah!!!! :yay

[yarndiva]

And then you can buy more yarn when the refund comes in

 

to your hubby!!!!

 

Tell him thanks for me! Making bags are so easy and quick and they are a great confidence booster!!

[barbn77]

I'll join, i've been wanting too make another one I love this pattern, I'm going too use Red Heart Cherry Chip:elle

[shadow]

Ok....you talked me into it! It is an interlibrary loan so I have to get it transfered back from another library. It will take awhile.

[yarndiva]

Barb #1: Hooray! Aren't bags soo fun to make (and addicting...in a great way!)

 

Bard #2: The book will be there in your name before you know it or....you can get it at http://www.amazon.com it's soo worth it!! And you'll get your book even before the library gets back to you!!

[MyissaG]

I can't wait till my order from Amazon gets here. Although I didn't see it in the hardback version. But thats ok, I'll still have the pattern.

[tobybob]

You can buy it at www.walmart.com also. It's 10 bucks there. They have lots of crochet books there. I think they have 99cents shipping per book. I have the book but can't join I have some other projects to do for a fundraiser.

[MyissaG]

Ok, I have a question. Since I am waiting for my book to arrive. Can someone that has it tell me what type of yarn it calls for?? I may go yarn shopping tomorrow or Friday and would like to pick up what I need to make this. Not to mention I do have to find some handles also. YEAH!!! I can't wait for my new book to get here.

[Julexia]

I'll join. I have been wanting to make one anyways. I gotta figure out which yarn I want to use.

[barbn77]

Ok, I have a question. Since I am waiting for my book to arrive. Can someone that has it tell me what type of yarn it calls for?? I may go yarn shopping tomorrow or Friday and would like to pick up what I need to make this. Not to mention I do have to find some handles also. YEAH!!! I can't wait for my new book to get here.

You could use any WW, i've made 1 with Red Heart and this one is also with Red HEart, i've also seen Lion Brand Suede used for these

[MyissaG]

Thanks Barb! I wanted to make sure it wasn't a specialty yarn. I am going to run over to Hobby Lobby. Get to check out all the pretty colors to play with for this.

The bag is so pretty I may have to make several like Beth has.

[Pumpkinmouse]

Count me in..I've been wanting to try this bag for some time now....Hmmm The prob is what color do I want to use...