27-08-2016 Part 2

Just completed part 2 of the front. I decided to add another colour - a variegated pink in the same make. I was worried that I had 3 pastel shades an 2 vibrant shades and it just wasn’t going to work. But the variegated yarn goes from pale pink to bright fuchsia and looks really good.
Now for the back. ..

01-09-2016 Part 3

Just finished part 3 of the front and looking good! For row 13 I used both green and variegated pink,as I realised I was going to have a block of turquoise and green that I didn’t fancy. So I changed some of the colours around a little and I’m very pleased with how it looks.
I also worked the next set of bobbles properly but have NO intention of unpicking so I can redo the first lot!

10-09-2016

Part 4 finished!

17-09-2016

I’ve made a start on part 5 but have been thinking about the lining and strap. I looked at fabric and took photos of 4 and put them on a crochet group Facebook page, asking for opinions. There were lots of comments! Most people liked a turquoise blue with bright pink flowers. A lot also liked a pale pink with small strawberries. I think I’ll wait until I’ve made the band, then decide.
And I’ve been checking the charity shops regularly for a reusable strap but not found anything yet. But I’m wondering whether it might look better with a crocheted strap,backed with fabric. There will be enough yarn. I’ve just checked the size of the balls of wool the pattern suggest - finally! - and they’re only 50g. Mine are 100g and I bought 2 in the bluebird shade. DOH! Might have helped if I’d read that at the start. ..
Part 5 finished and looking good! Now to join them and make the band across the top.

01-10-2016

Nearly done! The fabric lining is almost ready to stitch in place.
I went for the pale pink with strawberries in the end for the main lining and zip facing. I went thru my fabric stash and found a turquoise piece that was a perfect match to make the band facing. I’ll finish that part tomorrow. Still haven’t started on the strap yet…

02-10-2016

The lining is now finished and in place. There’s an internal zip pocket plus a slip pocket.
I did a row of crab stitch around the top as well.
If you hop across to my blog, there’s a photo tutorial on how I did it.

10-10-2016

Woo Hoo! It’s finished! The strap is crocheted and backed with fabric -just need to take a final photo.

20-10-2016

In case I decide to make another bag the same, I thought it wise to list my colour choices. As you’ll see, on some rows I used 2 colours, not one.

1. Blue (B)
2. Pink (P)
3. Green (G)
4. B
5. P
6. G
7. B
8. Variegated Pink (VP)
9. G
10. B
11. P
12. B
13. Turquoise (T)
14. G & VP
15. B
16. P & VP
17. T
18. G & VP
19. B
20. P
21. T
22. G & VP
23. B
24. P
25. T
26. G & VP
27. B & VP
28. P & T
29. G & VP
30. B & T
31. P & VP
32. G & T
33. T