Finished Friday – C2C Crochet Beige Tote

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I’ve finished another project from my sewing project bag. The sewing part of this project was a learning experience. I figured out techniques that I can use in future projects.beigetote-kI crocheted a tote bag, although I suppose it could be considered a handbag.
I crocheted the c2c (corner-to-corner) stitch pattern using 2 strands of 4 weight yarn, to make it sturdier to hopefully give it a long life.
My plans for this bag changed, as I went along. For the straps, I originally was going to use loom knitted icords.
By the time I finished the body of it, I changed my mind and chose to crochet wide straps using c2c. I made one long strap and looped it around the body front to back and hand stitched it together. It was half finished in the above picture.
I decided to set zippers in the pockets. It was risky for me, since I’m not very skilled at zipper setting. However, I figured out a way to set the zipper that turned out pretty decent.
The bag lining has two pockets; one pocket is deep enough for my 8 inch kindle fire and the other pocket is a good size for a mobile phone with room for other things like a comb and stuff.
I’m surprised the lining turned out as well as it did.
I used the blanket stitch to hand-sew the lining in the tote. It’s not perfect, but it’s quite okay for me.
All along, I played with the idea of either a simple flap closure or a zipper on the top. Well, I figured I’m this far into it, might as well go for it. It took me a few days to figure out how to set the zipper in the top that required only my limited skilled.
I crocheted 2 strips and hand-sewed one on each side of the zipper and then I crocheted it to my tote.
Tah-Dah! The zipper looks okay and works great.

Here’s wishing you all a weekend
full of fun and happiness.

18 thoughts on “Finished Friday – C2C Crochet Beige Tote”

  6. Gosh, E.C., this is just amazing! I’ve been wanting to make bags from yarn since a long time, and you are a wonderful inspiration. I love how your bag looks, inside and out. You’ve done a wonderful job with the zipper as well! I hope you get to enjoy using it for a long time.

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    • Thanks so much Anita,
      You’re so nice, you gave me the best compliment and made me so happy.
      I believe that with your multi-talented crafting skills, you could create and make some gorgeous bags. I hope you’ll try one sometime. 😊

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      • Aww, E.C., thank you for appreciating my comment–I just couldn’t stop gushing, haha! I’ve added your post to my list of bag references, now I only hope I get to it some day. 🙂

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        • Thanks so much Anita,
          You deserve the compliments. I look forward to hopefully seeing your bag creations someday.
          Thanks so much for adding me to your references. You gave me another big smile. 😊

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    • Hello Mumsymakescrochet,
      Welcome to my blog.
      Thanks for visiting and leaving a happy comment.
      I hope you’ll visit again sometime.
      🙂

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