Weekend Makes: Crocheted Bags
is a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for every occasion.
Crochet your way from
clutch to tote,
making a variety of beautiful bags in between, with the latest title in the
Weekend Makes
series. Crochet has been brought
bags up-to-date
and now fills Instagram and Pinterest – not to mention catwalks and high-end fashion houses – with
modern masterpieces
. Grab your crochet hook and yarn and join the trend by creating a carrier for every outing.
Whether you’re a newcomer
to this craft or have been
hooked for a while
, you’ll find a project to
kickstart your creativity
and
learn the skills
required to make it. With
detailed techniques, tools and materials sections
, this book provides everything you need to know to get started. Each project guides you step by
step with easy-to-follow instructions
and close-up photos of each stage. Whether you need to carry keys, groceries or a picnic, or add the finishing touch to an outfit, there are
25 easy projects to make, from essential everyday bags, such as the tote, shopper and backpack, to more exciting, elaborate shapes, such as the Japanese knot, circle raffia and drawstring bag
. As well as learning the basic stitches and how to shape these styles, you’ll
expand your knowledge
to create different patterns and textures, including leopard print, geometric and honeycomb designs, and work with different colours and types of yarn.
Projects include: leopard-print clutch, circle raffia bag, honeycomb messenger bag, ombre shopping bag, Japanese knot bag, beach bag, eco shopper bag, tweed shoulder bag, textured tote bag, crossbody drawstring bag.