Crochet bags: schemes, algorithms, recommendations.

A knitted summer bag crocheted is a recognized classic of knitting art. The manufacture of a variety of wallets, handbags, backpacks and cases can be safely called the old good tradition of several generations of knitters.

General principles of manufacturing knitted bags

There are several basic forms of bags:

• Round;
• Rectangular;
• backpack.

The remaining varieties are derived from those listed. They are performed on the basis of one of the geometric shapes with modifications relating to the attachment of the handle, the bottom or the decoration.

Algorithm for manufacturing knitted bags

Crochet bags (schemes are selected based on the purpose of the bag) are performed in a certain sequence.

1. First you need to develop a pattern of the future product. Ideal can be called the option, in which it will be possible to cut out details from unnecessary fabric, sweep them and see what happens. This technique allows to eliminate the drawbacks of the model at the planning stage and correct the pattern in time. The fabric can be replaced with thick paper. The same effect has the measurement of the finished bag, which is taken as a sample.
2. Next, crochet handbags (schemes can be both solid and openwork) implies the consistent production of all the details of the future product. Depending on the type of bag, knit sides, bottom and handle (other variations and consistency are possible).
3. The final stage is the assembly of parts, the decoration of the bag, the manufacture and sewing of lining fabric.

Rectangular Summer Bag Crochet

This kind of bags is considered to be the most common. It's easy to knit and you can use completely different patterns. Such crochet handbags (schemes are chosen based on their own abilities and personal preferences) is to make the main cloths and their connection to the handles. There are no side parts, as such, or they are rectangular in shape and connected separately. The bottom is formed by joining the main canvases. It is very interesting to look bags with circular wooden or metal handles, as in the photo below.

All these models are made using the simplest dense patterns. The main condition for their attractive appearance is the use of thick coarse yarn. For these purposes, all types of cotton, linen, as well as yarn from artificial fibers (polyamide, nylon) will do. Acrylic should not be used, since it has the property of rolling down and stretching after washing.

The principle of knitting a round bag with a crochet with description and schemes

The next kind of knitted bag has a very unusual shape.

This model is made in the form of a keg. Its main paintings are connected in the form of openwork squares, the bottom is formed by their connection. It can also be connected separately and then sewn. The sides of this bag are made according to the classical scheme of a continuous circle. This allows them to keep their shape and not stretch. Crochet bags (the schemes are suggested below) allows you to apply a variety of patterns for the manufacture of creative products.

It is also possible to produce a flat round knitted bag, in which the main parts have the form of a circle, and the side parts are about 5 cm wide. The fastener of such a model will be located along the upper part of the arc of the circle.

Options for decorating bags

The main decoration of a knitted bag can be a pattern and the yarn from which it is made, or additional decorative elements. An excellent example of the first option is a bag of motifs crocheted. The photo below shows a bag, for knitting which was used several different patterns (motifs as well), as well as beads, beads and wooden rings.

The shape of this product is extremely simple - two rectangles. There are no sides or bottom. This model can even be used by a novice in the field of crochet.

How to sew a lining

Making and sewing a lining to a knitted bag can be a real headache for a knitter. On the web, you can easily find a description of how a bag crocheted, a master class for working with a lining is harder to find.

This process can be simplified by taking into account several key points.

• You need to cut out the lining fabric after completing the knitting of the bag.
• Sew the fabric better on a typewriter or a very tight hand seam. The upper edge is tucked and hemmed.
• It is desirable to choose a dense fabric.
• The sewn lining should be a little narrower and shorter than the bag (2-3 cm, not more).

So, when the lining and bag are crocheted, the master-class for stitching these parts will illustrate further actions.

• To enclose a lining in a bag by seams to a knitted cloth.
• Combine the upper edge of the fabric with the knitted fabric. It is best to focus on one of the rows of knitting.
• Secure the fabric with pins. Watch for a uniform distribution of tissue. If the bag has already come out with pads, it can be slightly stretched. If on the contrary, you can form several identical creases on the lining and fasten them with pins.
• Sew the fabric to the bag. When inserting the needle, do not pierce all layers of the folded fabric. Sewing only needs the layer that is attached to the bag. The seam will be neat if it is hidden between the cloth of the bag and the folded fabric edge.

Sewing the lining with this method, it is necessary to tighten the seam properly so that it can not be seen. However, you should avoid excessive tightening of the upper edge of the bag.

Focusing on the above recommendations, making a summer bag crochet is not difficult.