Quahog Beach Bag

[CrochetKitten]

This bag uses jute twine from the hardware store to give it a straw-like appearance. I know you're going to ask, and yes, the jute was rather difficult to work with. I could only work on it for maybe an hour at a time, but the pattern works up quickly so it really wasn't bad. And I love how the final result looks.

 

Anyhoo, the pattern can be found here.

 

[RdDesigns]

Beautiful!!! I am going to make one!

[Yelutci]

Awesome-I love the pink lining, too.

[Debbi-a1]

Wonderful bag. Love the ribbon handle and lining. You did a great job.

[misssmaggie]

Very cute !!! Thanks for sharing!

[DesertCrocheter]

Ooh, I love it! Makes me want to go clamming right now! Thanks, Patty

[crochetluvknot]

great job

[Mermaiden]

That's really cute! I bought some jute to try and make a basket but.... I'm gonna use it for a try at this instead!

[oliveoil]

That is a really cool looking bag!! I just happen to have some jute twine(somewhere in my craft room:eek )!!

[Mother Bear]

I looooooove it! Thank you for posting the pattern! I am really looking forward to making it. It's fabulous!!

[hooked2]

Very, very nice!! Thanks for posting the pattern!

[ginamaria73]

looks good!

[LittleJadeFrog]

Silly questions...What is jute twine? I have hemp twine. Is it close? Will it work?

 

I love the bag. I am looking for the perfect beach bag. I just think this might be it. Thank you!

[CrochetKitten]

Silly questions...What is jute twine? I have hemp twine. Is it close? Will it work?

 

I love the bag. I am looking for the perfect beach bag. I just think this might be it. Thank you!

 

I think hemp twine might be quite a bit thinner than jute twine, like the difference between #3 crochet thread and worsted weight yarn (if hemp twine is what I think it is). If you go to the hardware store, like Lowe's or Home Depot, and ask for jute twine, I'm sure they can point you in the right direction.

 

BUT, if you're looking to use up the hemp, here's a link to the stitch pattern I used: Quahog Shells. Then you can make your beach bag whatever size you want! And you can refer back to my original beach bag pattern for assembly instructions, if you like. Hope that helps.

[LittleJadeFrog]

Thanks I will check it out!

[kimbo]

LOVE IT!

[apecaut]

That is really pretty;)

[deedes]

I love that, it is beautiful, I just printed the pattern and am going to try one. Great Job.

Thanks for the pattern.

[Shell]

it's a sweet bag

[PetraDae]

I like it!

[Fonda]

I love the bag, thanks for the pattern.

[Mrs. Principal]

Very cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern!

[lisaluger50]

georgeous bag excellent job on it