Slouchy "Plump-bottomed" shoulder bag

[Kristi]

I call this my "plump-bottomed" bag because it didn't come out as fat as I expected...

 

I made this using the "fat-bottomed bag" pattern, but stopped after the second gathering row, then added a flap and button to close it with and a shoulder strap. The yarn is lion brand suede.

 

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The lining's part of an old sheet, and I beaded the button. More pictures on my blog: http://kristi-is-beading.blogspot.com/

 

I really like Lynlee's fat-bottomed shoulder bag variant that she posted about a week or two ago - I'm not sure I would have come up with this if I'd seen her post first. But I rather like my results anyways - it's different, if nothing else.

 

It was my first "real" project since I've started crocheting again... I ripped about half of it out a couple of times.

[karin4christ]

That looks really cute and functional.

[krzykajun]

Great job !!

[catheryn]

Kristi...that looks great!! I love the changes you made to the original and I really love the look of the bag in suede!

[Ladycrochat]

Great job! A plump bottomed bag is just as good as a fat bottomed bag as I see it! I love the color choice, and the way you attatched your straps! Nice job recycling the sheet as well!

[minwifeof4boys]

Looks great!

[Fonda]

I love your purse.

[Julexia]

I like how you modified it! It looks great as a shoulder bag! Great job!

[Riohnna]

Very nice!

[wildthing1058]

you did a great job on it

[Bejae_60]

I love it

[gatesmarch]

great job

[Bejae_60]

There was a pattern for this? Hmmmmmmmmmm I guess I missed it

[olive]

I love the lining!

[yarndiva]

Great Job! Awesome modifications!!

[misssmaggie]

Nice!!! Lots of room for lots of junk!

[lhasaapsolady]

Looks terrific, nice job.

[Kristi]

There was a pattern for this? Hmmmmmmmmmm I guess I missed it

 

Hi Beverly, the pattern for the original is in the book Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker. Lots of people on the forum have been making them and posting pictures.

 

And everyone else, thanks for the compliments!

 

Kristi