LOVELY
DOILY INSPIRED POTLI BAG
I
am sure using a doily for a bag is not an original idea, so let’s see what we
can do with this round doily pattern.
Throw
in the beads for a little bling and you have a lovely beaded bag for an evening
out..or just to carry your mobile phone and keys. The beauty of this bag is that you can make
it in just about any size you want.
So
what’s a Potli ? It is the Hindi equivalent for Swag
bag.
We will start our little potli bag from the base and work up to the top – so no drama here..let’s just start with this cute lil’ bag.
We will start our little potli bag from the base and work up to the top – so no drama here..let’s just start with this cute lil’ bag.
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Materials used : Polyester purse yarn in cones , with a 3.5 mm
This
yarn has a 4-ply or sport ply thickness. If you're using a thinner yarn, read instructions to see how you can work that in.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic ; 4-ply knitting cotton or unbranded knitting cotton ; Doli knitting cotton ; jute yarn as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn ; Lily Sugar 'n Cream ;
You can make this project with any yarn and a hook that suits it.
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
How to add beads : https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I
How to work with beads in crochet : https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0
Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
For
this lovely doily inspired potli bag, I’ve used the pattern (in part) from this
free link.. in part because I stopped at the point when I thought I had a large
enough doily to make this potli/swag bag.
Get the free pattern at http://www.hobbylobby.com/Get-Creative!/Yarn-&-Needle-Arts/Passion-for-Purple/p/12_2737_Purple
So I've made two of the same doily and then joined the sides.
Now in case you are using a slightly thinner yarn, you just work the pattern a little more till you get to the size you want for your potli bag.
When joining, I just left one portion open along one end (large enough for me to squeeze my hand in).
I then made a long cord using fhdc (lazy me) and slipped the cord (through the holes) of the last round - in such a way that when you pull the cord it tightens and closes the bag and then you can sling it on your shoulders.
Check the link below for a very easy I-cord as well.
Go
crazy. Have fun.
Finishing :
Here are a few links on how you can finish up your bag.
Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
a) How to line the bag : View the link below to see how to easily line your handbag. http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
b) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
c) How to attach a zipper : Check this link at http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1
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