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A Simple Pineapple Top Bag

August 6th, 2010

A Simple Pineapple Top Bag
by Fatima Lasay (fats@crochetology.net)

This small bag can be used as a pouch or drawstring bag or as a purse with a folded flap.

Skill Level: Easy
Designer: Fatima Lasay
Website: http://www.crochetology.net/

Finished Measurements:
5 inches wide x 7 inches tall
5 inches wide x 4 inches tall (excluding pineapple flap)

Yarn: Crochet cotton thread, size 8, beige
Hooks: Aluminum crochet hook 5/0 (3mm) or size to obtain gauge
Notions: Synthetic leather thongs or satin lace ribbon, 20 inches long (for tie)
If you wish to use the bag as a purse with a flap top, you will need a button and yarn needle.
Gauge: 23 sts and 12 rows=4” in dc with yarn doubled and crochet hook size 5/0 (3mm)
Terminology: Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion).
Note: The bag is worked in one piece in the round starting from the base, using two strands of thread held together.

This photo shows where the leather thongs are woven into. Instead of leather you can also use a satin lace ribbon.

Instructions
Stitch guide:
Shell: 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp
Picot: ch 3, sl st in same base st/dc
Hdc (half double crochet): Yarn over hook, insert hook in the next stitch to be worked, yarn over hook, pull yarn through stitch, yarn over hook, pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook (one half double crochet made).

With two strands of thread held together, ch 27.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc), dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 more dc in same ch, then dc in each ch across with 7 dc in last ch to turn to other side of ch; now working on other side of ch, dc in next ch and in each ch across with 3 dc in last ch; sl st in top of first dc to join. (64 dc made)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc all around, sl st in top of first dc to join.
Rnd 3-10: As in rnd 2.
Rnd 11: As in rnd 2 but work in back loops only of dc. (Note: Working in blo will make this rnd softer than the ones worked in both loops. The softer round is to make folding the flap of the bag over easier. You can work in both loops of the stitch if you want a stiffer bag).
Rnd 12: (Work in both loops here and throughout) Ch 3+1 (count as 1 dc, 1 ch), sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, rep from * all around ending with ch 1, sk 1 dc, sl st in top of first dc to join.
Rnd 13: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk ch-1 sp, shell in next ch-1 sp, rep from * all around ending with 2 dc in first ch-2 sp in rnd 12, ch 1, hdc in top of first dc to join and bring hook to the middle of the sp just made.
Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in same sp, *ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in same dc, ch 1, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, dc in same dc, ch 3, shell over shell, rep from * all around ending with 2 dc in first shell in rnd 13, ch 1, hdc in top of first dc to join and bring hook to the middle of the sp just made.
Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in same sp, *ch 3, [sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3] 6 times, shell over shell, rep from * all around ending with 2 dc in first shell in rnd 14, ch 1, hdc in top of first dc to join and bring hook to the middle of the sp just made.
Rnd 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 3, now working over ch-3 loops [sc in ch-3 loop, ch 3] 5 times, 6 dc in shell, rep from * ending with 3 dc in first shell of rnd 15, sl st in top of first dc to join.
Rnd 17: Ch 4 (count as 1 dc, 1 ch), dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 3, *now working over ch-3 loops [sc in ch-3 loop, ch 3] 4 times, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 6 times ending last rep with ch 3, rep from * ending with ch 1, sl st in first dc to join.
Rnd 18: Sl st to next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, now working over ch-3 loops [sc in ch-3 loop, ch 3] 3 times, [2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 5 times, rep from * ending with ch 1, sl st in first dc to join.
Rnd 19: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, *now working over ch-3 loops [sc in ch-3 loop, ch 3] 2 times, [2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1] 5 times ending last rep with ch 3, rep from * ending with ch 1, sl st in top of first dc to join.
Rnd 20: Ch 3, dc in next dc, picot, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 2 dc, picot, dc in next dc, ch 3, *sc in ch-3 loop, ch 3, [dc in each of next 2 dc, picot, dc in next dc, ch 1] 5 times ending last rep with ch 3, rep from * ending with ch 1, sl st in top of first dc to join. Fasten off.

Block and dry. Then eave leather thongs or ribbon through ch sps in rnd 12.

Optional: You can use the bag as a purse by sewing a button on the inside with the middle ch-1 sp in rnd 12 as the buttonhole (see photo below).

Here, the bag uses a button sewn on the inside at rnd 12 for closure.

The bag used as a hand purse or clutch with the flap folded over. Use stiffer thread material such as hemp for this purpose. You can also use different colors for the top and bottom sections of the bag.

If you like this pattern and make a finished object, please let me know! I would love to see finished work or modifications of the patterns I make. If you’re on Ravelry, you may find me thru http://www.ravelry.com/designers/fatima-lasay. You can also visit my website at http://www.crochetology.net/

Happy Crocheting!
Fatima Lasay

Fatima Lasay is an artist/writer based in the Philippines.
For more patterns and other projects, visit http://www.ravelry.com/designers/fatima-lasay
or visit http://www.crochetology.net/

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Crochet Terminology Conversion Chart

U.S Term	U.K./Australia Term
sl st slip stitch	sc single crochet
sc single crochet	dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet	htr half treble crochet
dc double crochet	tr treble crochet
tr treble crochet	dtr double treble crochet
dtr double treble crochet	trip tr / trtr triple treble crochet
trtr triple treble crochet	qtr quadruple treble crochet
rev sc reverse single crochet	rev dc reverse double crochet
FPdc front post double crochet	FPtr front post treble crochet
yo yarn over	yoh yarn over yfwd yarn forward yrn yarn around needle
gauge	tension
skip	miss

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Tags: bags pineapple pineapples purse

CAL: The Calico Bag (Handle, assembly, finishing)

March 30th, 2010

I love calico!

After making the first draft pattern for The Calico Bag, I am now making another Calico Bag to troubleshoot the pattern. If you’re interested in this as a Crochet-Along (CAL), feel free to join in. And if you like this pattern and make a finished object, please let me know; I would love to see finished work or modifications of the patterns I make. If you’re on Ravelry, you may find me thru this page.

Work on the bag handle started last night and finished today. Below is a photo of the handle in progress.

Calico bag handle in progress.

The handle is worked in the round, and the entire 55 rounds should make a handle approximately 15 1/2 inches long. The color pattern of the handle depends entirely on your creative decisions. You may also refer to the tail of your calico cat for inspiration. Remember, stuff the handle with kapok (or other filling material) as you work. One pod of kapok is enough to stuff the handle. Below is a photo.

Preparing kapok for filling.

Crocheting the seams of the bag

For the bottom of the bag, I decided to use sl st as seaming method, and sc for the sides of the bag. Below is a photo of the seaming in sl st, worked on the wrong side of the bag. I used white yarn.

Sl st seaming for the bag's bottom.

For the sides of the bag, I decided that the sc seaming method would be more flexible and thus suitable, in contrast to the sl st seaming which is much tighter so I used for the bottom of the bag. Below is a photo of the seaming in sc, worked on the wrong side of the bag. I used a color that matched one of the two sides of the bag.

Sc seaming for the sides of the bag.

And finally here is the handle and the body of the bag ready for assembly.

The handle and the bag body ready for assembly.

Bag Lining and Snaps
You may also sew a lining for the bag (line the bag before attaching the handles), and use magnetic snaps instead of Velcro strips. Here (photo below), I have sewn a lining for the bag and used magnetic snaps. Thanks to Mimi Alesis for the tips on attaching magnetic snaps.

The Calico Bag can be lined with fabric, and magnetic snaps can be used instead of Velcro strips.

To attach the magnetic snaps, I crocheted two circles the same color as the bag lining and slightly larger than the snaps. Then I attached the snaps to the crocheted circles and sew these to the bag.

Attaching the magnetic snaps.

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Tags: acrylic bag CAL calico changing colors kapok purse stuffing yarn

The Calico Bag

December 11th, 2009

Update: The pattern for The Calico Bag is now available for download as a PDF file.
See The Calico Bag Free Pattern.
There is also a Crochet-Along for The Calico Bag at CAL: Calico Bag (Turning chains and changing color)
and CAL: Calico Bag (The handle, assembly and finishing).

Nature is an important source of techniques and ideas for patterns and color schemes. Here, I turn to my calico cat, Kitty2, for inspiration. She is now over a year old. We found her in early October last year under a tree outside our apartment, apparently abandoned. She was was inside an open plastic bag indicating that someone had thrown her over the fence and fell right under the tree.

My dear calico cat Kitty2.

Now, Kitty2 is a gigantic cat! I took several photos of her and turned her coat markings into a pattern for a crocheted bag. Below is a photo of the finished bag.

The pattern on this side of the bag is based on Kitty's face.

The body of the bag is made from two sections, front and back, of the same size but different markings. The bag is worked in single crochet, except for a small section where the ginger and white colors mesh (as shown above) where I used front post double crochet alternating with single crochet. It is also possible to make the alternating colors in sc stitches only.

» Read more: The Calico Bag

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Tags: bags calico cat color color pattern color scheme purse stranded method

Using purse patterns for garments

September 21st, 2009

Given the patterns for a tissue case (left) and small pouch bag (right):

Crochet a dress suitable for summer wear.

This crochetology problem is another exploration of the pineapple lace and the appropriation of motifs from existing patterns.

The back of the crocheted cowl

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Tags: bags cowl garments lace leaves pineapples purse

Scarlet purse with abaca fiber

September 14th, 2009

The scarlet purse crocheted with yarn and abaca twine.

This purse is my first experiment with the use of abaca fiber (a banana-type of plant fiber) with yarn (Familia Crochet and Knitting Acrylic Yarn). Earlier I have made a doily using abaca twine and, although it was a bit tough to work with, the material is strong and holds well after washing. I notice that abaca actually becomes a bit softer after washing (it is quite stiff while wet).

The top of the purse is folded over to close it.

The purse holds coins, bills and other small things rather well with the top section folded over. I decided not to use any strings, buttons or other means of enclosure for the work.

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Tags: abaca beads fiber For Sale purse

Basic stitches for basic shapes

September 13th, 2009

Crochetology.net has two documents explaining basic crochet stitches. One is from “Corticelli Lessons in Crochet Book no. 1, Also a few new designs for knitting”, published by the Corticelli Silk Mills, Florence, Mass, 1916. This document sets the US Standard of crochet stitch terminology.

The other document is from “Beeton’s Book of Needlework” originally published in Great Britain in 1870 by Ward, Lock and Tyler. This document uses the British Standard of crochet stitch terminology. (Most of the instruction/charts in Crochetology.net use the US standard.)

Take a look at both documents and try making the basic crochet stitches – chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet. Then try making basic shapes using the basic stitches: a circle, a square and a rectangle. Instead of fine cotton thread, use acrylic yarn and a suitable size crochet hook, perhaps an aluminum hook size 4/0.

The crocheted beade turtle purse.

The crocheted and beaded turtle purse was one of my first exercises in basic crochet. Using the simple stitches mentioned above, I made the different parts of the turtle, (1) turtle shell (carapace); (2) turtle underside (plastron); (3) head; (4) four legs; and (5) turtle tail.
» Read more: Basic stitches for basic shapes

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Beaded pouch with tassel

September 12th, 2009

The beaded pouch.

This pouch is made entirely out of scrap yarn of various colors and with only two crochet stitches – the single crochet and the double crochet. The pouch is worked in the round as a single piece from the base, then at the middle section, the slip opening is made by crocheting back and forth, gradually make decreases to shape the narrow top. Near the top, work in the round is continued and finally making a long chain to create the handle.

I include a number of photographs here detailing the beadwork on the pouch.

The upper section of the bag.

» Read more: Beaded pouch with tassel

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Using a vintage trim pattern

September 1st, 2009

Given the trim pattern for a vintage handbag:

29th rnd: * Sc in next sc, ch 5, skip 2 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in 1st sc. 30th rnd: Sc in joining st, * 5 sc over next ch-5 loop, sc over next sc. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. 31st rnd: Sl st to center sc of next 5-sc group, sc in center sc, * ch 3, sc in center sc of next 5-sc group. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in 1st sc. 32nd rnd: Sc in joining st, * 3 sc over next ch-3 loop, sc over next sc. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st sc. Break off.

Improvise to make a smaller handbag or a purse.

Almost any crocheted trim or edging may be used with simple sc and dc stitches to make a handbag or purse. For this crochetology problem, I used an edging originally published by The Spool Cotton Company, Book No. 219, in 1945.

Beaded olive pruse, front

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Vintage women’s handbag to child’s purse

September 1st, 2009

Using vintage crochet pattern for women’s handbag:

BAG-Front Starting at center, ch 5. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining st, * 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join (45 dc, counting ch-3 as 1 dc). 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join. 5th rnd: Sc in joining st, sc in next dc, * 2 sc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 6th rnd: Sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (90 sc). 8th, 9th and 10th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 11th rnd: Sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 25 sc (top section), 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 12th and 13th rnds: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice, sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st in next sc. Break off.

BACK Work exactly as for Front.

GUSSET Starting at short end, ch 11. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 17 ½ inches. Break off.

With right sides facing, pin Gusset around bottom of Front from 3-sc group to 3-sc group. Working through both thicknesses, make sc evenly across long sides. Join Back in same way.

ROSE (Make 2) Starting at center, ch 5. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: * Ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, join (6 loops). 3rd rnd: In each loop make sc, half dc, dc, half dc and sc. Join. 4th rnd: Ch 1, * sc on back of bar of next dc, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th rnd: In each ch-5 loop make sc, half dc, dc, tr, dc, half dc and sc. Join. 6th rnd: Ch 2, * sc in back of bar of next tr, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: In each ch-7 loop make sc, half dc, dc, 3 tr, dc, half dc and sc, Sl st in 1st sc. Break off.

LEAF (Make 12) With 4 threads of Green, ch 8. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, half dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, half dc in next ch, sc in last ch. Break off.

Sew 3 groups of 2 leaves at edge of 3rd rnd on each side of bag. Sew a Rose to each center on each side of bag.

RING (Make 8 ) Make 16 sc over each bone ring. Sl st in 1 st sc. Break off.

Sew rings evenly across top of bag.

Cut a strip of buckram the size of gusset and tack on wrong side. Line bag with felt. Draw ribbon twice through rings and tie ends in a bow.

Make a bag suitable for girls age 6-12 years.

By using colorful yarn and some minor tweaking with the pattern, a vintage ladies’ handbag can turn into a bright purse for girls or a parade hat for the adventurous.