Relevant Links:

Crossbody Strap - Thermal Stitch and blogpost
Make & Do Crew Romanian Cord and YouTube tutorial

See main Crochet Tutorials also!!

Handle Patterns

Romanian Cord Tassel Drawstring
Spiral Cord Bag Strap
Lucet-Cord
I Cord Handle for Handbags
Handle Strap & Mosaic Sleeve - thermal stitch with mosaic sleeve/pad
Crossbody and Bag Strap - Thermal Stitch (blogpost linked above)

02-09-2023

Attempt #: 1
Cord Name: Romanian Cord
Source: first attempt based off of Make & Do Crew Romanian Cord from the hippie bag straps and YouTube tutorial - ended up using this video tutorial for the most part
Sample: Super Saver Solids and an H/5mm hook, worked single stranded
Notes: use a “pointier” hook and work double-stranded for a thicker cord (single-stranded seemed more fitting for a drawstring rather than a bag handle); one of the few instances when I did NOT go down several hook sizes and it still ended up being fairly tight, hence the need for the pointier hook

Attempt #: 1.2
Same as the above except J/6mm hook, double-strand

02-13-2023

Attempt 1.3
Making the straps for the alpine bag in Romanian cord, Hue + Me double-stranded with an L/8mm hook.

05-18-2024

Romanian Cord Tassel Drawstring
Spiral Cord Bag Strap
Lucet-Cord

Handle Strap & Mosaic Sleeve

Puffpearls Cord & Guide to Jewelry Basics

Crocheted Tassel Ties Instructions
Diamond Lattice Tassel and Tie
Crochet-Wrapped Tassel with Twisted Chain Cord

Crossbody and Bag Strap - Thermal Stitch

Bag Handle
Purse Cord Handle
Slanted Cord Purse Handle
Basic cord & tutorial RPL

05-18-2024

Attempt #: 2.0
Cord Name: Romanian Cord
Source: first attempt based off of Make & Do Crew Romanian Cord
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton held double stranded
Hook: H/5.0mm
Notes: “pointier” hook is a must to keep from getting stuck/tired

Attempt #: 2.1
Cord name: Romanian cord
Sample materials: Dishie worked double-stranded with an H/5mm hook
Notes/Final Thoughts: seems pretty sturdy; this was the first time using two different colored strands at the same time - it came out looking a bit messier than I would have liked but it was actually easier to work than when using only one color (it was easier to get two loops of each color than to get four of one on the hook at the same time, if that makes sense). See Romanian Cord Tassel Drawstring for more information!!

05-19-2024

See my 2024 Frankenbags for some of the cords “in action” as bag straps and/or handles.

05-21-2024

Attempt #: 2.2
Cord name: Romanian
Sample materials: single strand of 24/7 cotton with an E/3.5mm hook
Notes/Final Thoughts: produces a fairly thin cord but it seems sturdy enough; using it for a small crossbody bag strap