Eight-pocket Tote CAL

tracysthings · August 22, 2007

This looks very interesting. I am on holiday and if I don't find any yarn while I am here to start it, I will start it when I get home. I am thinking of making it for my stepdaughter who has just had a baby boy.

barbn77 · August 22, 2007

I just finished this purse, then found this thread!! I made the strap longer for a friend that wanted to use it as a diaper/toddler day bag. She picked the colors and they turned out really pretty. It is made with Sugar 'n' Cream Cotton.

Ooops forgot Inside/Lining

I love it that looks great!!! :yay

kazily · August 22, 2007

Kazily: I love those colors they are very "fall" looking. What type and color yarn did you use?

Thank you Dragonfli (and Amy too). I am using Peaches & Cream Jute & Warm Brown Ombre.

tlisley · August 23, 2007

Woo Hoo! Got my first panel done! So excited!

Cocoa Cream · August 23, 2007

Not too much progress today...too busy. I did get the side pockets made, with enough yarn to spare! So now I'm weaving in ends...I hate weaving in ends. I wish a little yarn fairy would come along and do it all for me! Then I could get this tote put together like I want to!

LittleJadeFrog · August 23, 2007

Handles are on!!!...I didn't make the long handles because I didn't use them as the pocket seam. I only have 2 pockets on the front instead of 3.

bobwilson123 · August 23, 2007

barbn77 ~ put me down for teal and brown it was teal and BLACK but i have chaged my mind again

bobwilson123 · August 23, 2007

ok i have changed the pattern, well the pockets and handles anyways

i went to the stitches and craft show today and i bought some really nice wooden handles for $10 sooo cheap

and i was looking at them thinking :scrachin they would look great on my eight pocket tote, which is now 3 :lol

people who know me know that i can NEVER stick to a pattern ...i always have too many ideas poping around my head

Aussie · August 23, 2007

Clare wow thats going to be different. Cant wait to see the end result.

I have heard everyone saying that they had to make theirs smaller but mine hasnt worked out that way. Im using a H hook and its measuring around 38cm. The pattern is really easy and Im on the 2nd row now.

judianne · August 23, 2007

Wendy, for the one panel I made I went down a hook - I like how tight the stitches came out. I probably won't change the pattern, either.

Aussie · August 23, 2007

Judy the pattern is beautiful and easy isnt it.

judianne · August 23, 2007

Judy the pattern is beautiful and easy isnt it.

Very easy - almost too easy, if anything! I was happy to move on to SP projects after making just one panel! :lol

At least there's almost instant gratification on this one, as compared to my major projects!!

Aussie · August 23, 2007

I think it will be interesting because of all the pockets and Im going to leave all 8 in there. You can never have enough of them. Im on row 6 now.

Cocoa Cream · August 23, 2007

Wendy, I didn't make mine smaller either...of course, I also didn't use a smaller hook like most everyone else. I just an I hook as the pattern called for. I guess I must crochet tightly because my gauge was pretty close to exact. The width of my bag did turn out a teensy bit larger (17 inches instead 16 1/2) but I don't mind that at all. And since I planned to line this bag from the start, I really wasn't worried about tightness of the stitches.

I also think the fact that I followed the pattern so closely shows what a conformist I am! The only real change I've made was to the button tab. It was way too wide for my liking. (Details are on my blog.) Otherwise, I've just followed the pattern! :hook

Aussie · August 23, 2007

Cocoa have you put it together yet. Was just wondering how you did the lining.

Aussie · August 23, 2007

I have now done 15 rows. It goes pretty quickly.

econ-nerd · August 23, 2007

I have only the second strap to crochet and then I'll start sewing it together. I still need to buy the fabric for the lining and the button (probably won't get to that until Saturday). I'll try to post some pics of my progress tonight before the sewing begins. I took a few this morning but need to transfer them over.

I am also eager to start my second tote - in kelly green with black for a Christmas gift for my Mom. I might not put on all the pockets for hers though (I'll decide later)

LittleJadeFrog · August 23, 2007

I have the strap and button and one more pocket to do. :clap I do not think I am going to line it or put a bottom it so I can wash and store it when not in use.

Cheeria · August 23, 2007

Good Morning everyone, I am loving working on this tote, I love the stitch and how fast it goes. I am still working on my first panel but it is coming out very nice I must say. Have a great day crocheting. :hook

Hugs

judianne · August 23, 2007

I think this would be a great stitch for a dishcloth...being cotton and all.

bzv8 · August 23, 2007

I would like to join too. :blush I'm sorta new 'round the ville but what girl doesn't want a new tote bag? And with 8 pockets.....woohoo! I'll be using peaches and cream faded denim and light blue. Sounds like I'm sorta late coming into this. Good thing the house is clean and I'm a fast stitcher huh? OOO I'm a happy hooker now. Gots me a new project!

slicer · August 23, 2007

I would like to join too. I'm sorta new 'round the ville but what girl doesn't want a new tote bag? And with 8 pockets.....woohoo! I'll be using peaches and cream faded denim and light blue. Sounds like I'm sorta late coming into this. Good thing the house is clean and I'm a fast stitcher huh? OOO I'm a happy hooker now. Gots me a new project!

Welcome! Don't worry about being late...I don't think there's such a thing. I just started my bag this past week, and still only have a few rows done.

slicer · August 23, 2007

Just thinking about the reinforced bottom...

If you use plastic canvas, or a thick piece of cardboard, you could cover it with fabric on both sides, and just place it in the bottom of the bag when it is all finished to give extra support. I have several overnight bags that used this same concept, so it can be lifted to make the bag easier to fold up for storage. I might make mine this way, since it's for my mom, and she'll be using it for bingo.

kazily · August 23, 2007

I think this would be a great stitch for a dishcloth...being cotton and all.

I thought that also, & it's how I am planning to use up the cotton I have left over.

kazily · August 23, 2007

Cocoa... I love the lining you picked. It goes PERFECTLY with your bag. It's going to be so pretty.

I still have to sew the button strap on, plus button, plus the strap. Almost done!

Welcome to the newcomers

I might make another one of these bags, in a smaller version.

I did something "different" with the lining on this one lol, I'll get a pic later today.

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