EASY Bags CAL/KAL

[zhanie]

Ok, I know I said I wasn't going to start a bag until my other projects were taking care of, but really who was I kidding . I did the market bag since I have always liked that bag. I couldn't believe how quickly it worked up and I love the Psychedelic color of the yarn!!


IMAG0339 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr

love the yarn! and I have some at home, I must copy you

[Patty]

My Cotton Shopping bag front/back measure 11" x 13. The pattern states it should be 7"h x 13.5"w. The 1/2"w I'm off doesn't worry me so much, but I'm 4" taller. I meet gauge, so is the pattern off? I am using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in Emerald Isle and white throughout (no stripes for me).

Hmmm... It might be hard to judge, since you aren't changing colors, but do you have a photo?
I just looked at the photo of the pattern model, and it looks like there are 17 stripes, with 8 blue between 9 lighter colored ones. You should have 17 rows of your solid color in that center section.

Thank you Bernat for these mini CALs. It is perfect for quick summer projects.

I'm glad you like them! I'm having fun putting them together. Let me know if you have any ideas for more!

[Shandeh]

As long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters. I just hope you have enough yarn!

It looks really good.

[Patty]

Here we go, final measurements 12" h x 14"w (without handles). I used about 3/4 (8oz) of the Handicrafter Cotton. To begin I sc in blo, then followed pattern only using the 2 yarns, Emerald Isle and white. I omitted the rsc on the trim (hands got too tired) but I like the result! Now onward to the next project.

[Shandeh]

Here we go, final measurements 12" h x 14"w (without handles). I used about 3/4 (8oz) of the Handicrafter Cotton. To begin I sc in blo, then followed pattern only using the 2 yarns, Emerald Isle and white. I omitted the rsc on the trim (hands got too tired) but I like the result! Now onward to the next project.

You made it!
It looks AWESOME!

[Patty]

Here we go, final measurements 12" h x 14"w (without handles). I used about 3/4 (8oz) of the Handicrafter Cotton. To begin I sc in blo, then followed pattern only using the 2 yarns, Emerald Isle and white. I omitted the rsc on the trim (hands got too tired) but I like the result! Now onward to the next project.

You made it!
It looks AWESOME!

Thanks Shandeh!!!! For the next CAL, how about some socks, I"ve got plenty of sock yarn, or something else I can make with all this yarn!! I was thinking of shawls or scarves .

[Jcrochet]

Ok, I know I said I wasn't going to start a bag until my other projects were taking care of, but really who was I kidding . I did the market bag since I have always liked that bag. I couldn't believe how quickly it worked up and I love the Psychedelic color of the yarn!!


IMAG0339 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr

love the yarn! and I have some at home, I must copy you

That yarn caused quite a stir in my house. I ended up using the left over yarn and made book marks for the kids in my daughter's class as an end of the year gift. We then personalized each bookmark with their name and added some "magic beads" (they look white, but then change color when exposed to UV light) for the tassel on the bookmark. The kids loved them, I liked that the beads ended up matching the color of the yarn!

[Jcrochet]

Here is my striped drawstring tote. The placement of the straps makes it work nicely as a backpack which was a nice surprise. I will admit this project gave me way more practice than I ever wanted on weaving in my ends since the yarn changed color every row. I love love love the colors though, such bright/cheery summer colors!


IMAG0355 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr


IMAG0356 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr

[lialab]

Here is my striped drawstring tote. The placement of the straps makes it work nicely as a backpack which was a nice surprise. I will admit this project gave me way more practice than I ever wanted on weaving in my ends since the yarn changed color every row. I love love love the colors though, such bright/cheery summer colors!


IMAG0355 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr


IMAG0356 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr

Oh it is soooooo cute, it looks happy and I love happy things, Another project to put in my agenda!!!

[tjwjlove]

I also LOVE your bag. Great for the summer time. Sometimes the things that take the longest are our greatest rewards. You did a great job.