Haekelbeutel (Crochet Bag) CAL, Anyone???

[donnalynn2]

Well I finished my bag today!!! It was very easy and I really enjoyed making this! Believe it or not I ran out of my dark color with 1/2 a round to go! I was so mad and started frantically looking through my stash hoping I'd have more of the color and I found a small ball of the exact color and kind! WOO-HOO! I even had enough for the straps! As soon as I can figure out how to line this thing I'll take some pics and post them! This is definately a nice, quick and easy project!!!

[heltonart]

I would so like to join this CAL! But I'm working on a seraphina shawl right now. I have a question.

 

I've been reading and see that some are making only 12 instead of 16 squares to make a smaller bag. What would be the differences in finished sizes?

 

Would it be better to just do less rounds on the squares to make a smaller bag? I don't want one too huge. I also plan on using acrylic yarn. Regular ww yarn.

 

Everyone's bags are SO gorgeous!!! I can't wait!

[christinanthemum]

The other thing I was thinking was only doing 2 rounds. That would make mine half the size and a good purse size for me. 3 rounds might make it a tote size.

Debbi

 

I didn't think about doing less rounds... that would work, except not for the square I'm working on, it's not done in rounds...

 

Anyway, here's the pics from the first one I finished!

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0000zah1/g5

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/00010fa8/g5

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/00011zcp/g5

 

and a square from the one I'm working on now...

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/00012azf/g5

[jmccrochet]

I can't wait to see it DonnaLynn! Nice job getting it done and squeaking it out of what you had on hand

 

Joyce

Well I finished my bag today!!! It was very easy and I really enjoyed making this! Believe it or not I ran out of my dark color with 1/2 a round to go! I was so mad and started frantically looking through my stash hoping I'd have more of the color and I found a small ball of the exact color and kind! WOO-HOO! I even had enough for the straps! As soon as I can figure out how to line this thing I'll take some pics and post them! This is definately a nice, quick and easy project!!!

[jmccrochet]

Your first bag looks great, even the lining! Nice work and, that second square LOVE it. I can't wait to see the bag done with that!

 

Joyce

I didn't think about doing less rounds... that would work, except not for the square I'm working on, it's not done in rounds...

 

Anyway, here's the pics from the first one I finished!

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/0000zah1/g5

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/00010fa8/g5

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/00011zcp/g5

 

and a square from the one I'm working on now...

 

http://pics.livejournal.com/stinanthemum/pic/00012azf/g5

[Kimberly]

What a great CAL! Not sure how I missed this one! I've already finished my first bag, but will be making more.

Sadly, I can not find the fabric to line it here in Belgium so it is waiting until I go back to the US on vacation to be lined.

I'm still trying to decide what color to make the next one....I may need to go buy some more yarn...oh horrors! A trip to the LYS.....how will I survive....or more accurately, how will my credit card survive?

[jessicagil]

I have 11 squares done... just 5 more & the handle. I am debating about how to line it if I even will. Tomorrow I hope to get the rest of the squares done.

[msmusic]

Kimberly - I love your bag, it's beautiful!

[Titus2woman]

Well, I wasn't able to start until recently, as I went to the ER on Wednesday and have been FLAT on my back pretty much until yesterday. Now my middle is sore from crocheting in crazy lie-down positions~LOLOL! I do have eight squares done and am out of yarn. ~sigh~ I don't know when I'll be able to pick this back up, but it'll be waitin' fer me! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

[CraftyGal]

I am slowly working on this one. I am doing this bag with 8 squares that are the Skull Shape Halloween Decoration by Sandi Marshall, and the other 8 will be plain. I am using Handicrafter Cotton in Navy, White and salt and Pepper print.

 

Cora

[Shelleden]

Here's my 2nd one. RH ww. I don't think I'll line it. I crocheted it pretty tight, and I think I'll use it for a yarn bag or beach bag....

 

 

It's hanging over a - dare I say it? - shhhhh.... knitted:eek shawl I just finished.

[CrisKad]

Shelle, that blue is gorgeous!

[Shelleden]

thanks!!

[amyquilt]

This is pretty funny to me. I saw a booklet today, I believe it was Lion Brand, for a summer set that had a similar bag on the cover. I already sat down and started designing my own bag because I refuse to purchase the book for only 1 pattern.

 

Now I find this thread...oh well, was a good experience for me to design my first item. lol

[Schmetterling]

Here is the one I decided to start the other day. I just did four more squares a few minutes ago so have 8 now. I expect to finish the other 4 tomorrow and assemble.

 

[Shelleden]

That's going to be pretty Keesha! So summer-y looking.

[christinanthemum]

All of y'alls look wonderful, you go for the bright colors during the summer!

and I love the idea of the Halloween/skull one, that's going to look nice.

 

Your first bag looks great, even the lining! Nice work and, that second square LOVE it. I can't wait to see the bag done with that!

 

Joyce

 

Thanks. I have one row/side done, three more to make. I had to take a day's break from all crocheting 'cause my hands started acting up.

[Schmetterling]

Thanks! Funny about the summer comments, as the variegated one above the color is called "Summer Splash." Both that skein and the border color ("Hot Blue") were RAOK gifts from my Wish List.

[Debbi-a1]

Beautiful finished bags!

I can't wait to see others that are done. I just know I'm going to be making another one. The big one I made, works perfect for a WIP bag, but just for medium sized items, but that's fine. My current Lumberjack afghan, I can only put in 3 strips plus some yarn, but it does make a great wip bag and so quick. So I may make more of these just for WIPs.

Debbi

[Island Girl]

I love everyone's bags. Mine is not as big as everyone elses but it's perfect as a purse. And I've been using it since. I wanted to try making one out of cotton and I have one cone of green/white and I wanted to do one round of white to make the colors stand out better. But, I didn't have any plain white cotton and when I went to my lys I couldn't find any white cotton to match. The ones I found were skinnier or fatter than the one I was using. So I don't know what I'm going to do with it. I only made 4 squares so far. I thought I could use the cream I had but it didn't look right together. I am still going to make another bag though. I'll just put away the cotton for now and use the WW yarns I have.

[jessicagil]

I got mine done except for the edging. I screwed up on the lining as the bobbin was black & not white like I thought. So I am going to make some yoyos to go around & adorn the bag. I dunno if I will use it for a purse or make a new one as it is a bit big for me. I'll post pics when I am done.

[Nila]

I've been a bit busy so I've only got a total of four squares done. But I should be getting more done soon. Hopefully I can also get some pics to show off soon too.

[LadiBug329]

Okay you all, I am off summer hiatus...

This bag is to die for as a purse , and I got one square done.

I read through most of the posts, and I'm using an F hook with Lion Cotton & S/C cotton in Lime, Periwinkle, Hot Pink, Orange, & Cream . I'm also doing 1ch in the corners cuz I don't like holes either. My 4 rnds is 5".

[tris4crochet]

ok this makes a total of 5 bags made. I played around with these 2 tho.

 

 

The pinks one was done with 16 squares but only 2 rounds. 6 and a half inches wide by almost 8 inches tall. Cute for a little girl

 

The blue & pink vari was made with 12 squares 3 rounds. 9 and a half inches wide by 8 inches tall. I like the look of it better than the smaller one.

 

I am making these for the females in my family, mom's side (25 bags to make) I have 4 done but 1 is not assigned to anyone yet as it hasn't matched a color preference.

 

BTW I love these bags, can ya tell???

[jessicagil]

I got done with my first one! I did a booboo & used a black bobbin instead of a white one when I lined it. You can see it at ravelry or look on the pic below.