You only need a limited number of basic stitches for this pattern: slip, chain and double crochet stitches. For this bag, you need
You only need a limited number of basic stitches for this pattern: slip, chain and double crochet stitches. For this bag, you need
about 600 - 700 grams (2/3 roll) of Zpagetti. We used a 12 mm crochet needle. Please read all the instructions carefully before
about 600 - 700 grams (2/3 roll) of zpagetti. We used a 12 mm crochet needle. Please read all the instructions carefully before
starting to crochet the design.
starting to crochet the design.
Slip Double
Slip
Chain
Double
Chain
Slip knot
Slip knot
stitch crochet
stitch
stitch
stitch crochet
The most important quality of Hoooked Zpagetti is the varying thickness and texture of the thread. That s why it is important to
The most important quality of Hoooked Zpagetti is the varying thickness and texture of the thread. That's why it is important to
keep looking at the dimensions and the shape of the crocheted bag for each pattern. The number of stitches per row is therefore
keep looking at the dimensions and the shape of the crocheted bag for each pattern. The number of stitches per row is therefore
not a fixed number, but should be determined depending on the desired dimensions of the end result.
not a fixed number, but should be determined depending on the desired dimensions of the end result.
Step 1: the base of the bag
Step 1: the base of the bag
You start by making a slip knot then crochet a chain up to 18cm This will be the base of your bag. Then you will make the first double
You start by making a slip knot then crochet a chan up to 18cm This will be the base of your bag. Then you will make the first
crochet as shown in the image above. Continue like this in every stitch until you return to the first chain stitch. In the first chain stitch,
double crochet as shown in the image above. Continue like this in every stitch until you return to the first chain stitch. In the first
make 3 double crochet in the same stitch, creating a circle and allowing you to continue on the other side of the chain stitch. After
chain stitch, make 3 double crochets in the same stitch, creating a circle and allowing you to continue on the other side of the chain
that, continue until you ve gone all the way around. This is the base of your bag. This shown in the diagram below.
stitch. After that, . This is the base of your bag. This shown in the diagram below.
Step 2: the shape of the bag
Step 2: the shape of the bag
When the base is complete, continue with the same stitch (double crochet). When using
When the base is complete, continue with the same stitch (double crochet). When using
double crochet stitches , you can choose to pick up the inner thread or to pick up both
double crochet stitches , you can choose to pick up the inner thread or to pick up both
threads of the stitch. If you pick up 1 thread, then a horizontal line will appear in the crochet
threads of the stitch. If you pick up 1 thread, then a horizontal line will appear in the
work; if you pick up both threads, it won t.
crochet work; if you pick up both threads, it won't.
After the second row, decrease the number of stitches in each row by skipping a stitch after
After the second row, decrease the number of stitches in each row by skipping a stitch
each two stitches. This gives the bag a round and narrower shape. Continue this way until
after each two stitches. This gives the bag a round And narrower Shape. Continue this way
the opening of the bag is to your liking.
until the opening of the bag is to your liking.
The first 2 rows Decrease after every 2 stitches
The first 2 rows
Decrease after every 2 stitches
After that, crochet another two or three rows without decreasing. Continue this until you are happy with the height of your
After that, crochet another two or three rows without decreasing. Continue this until you are happy with the height of your
bag. Then crochet a row of slip stitches.
bag.Then crochet a row of slip stitches.
Step 3: the handle
Step 3: the handle
After you have completed the row of slip stitches, you crochet a chain of about 25 cm from
After you have completed the row of slip stitches, you crochet a chain of about 25 cm from
one side of the bag to the other. Attach the chain with a slip stitch to the other side of the bag.
one side of the bag to the other. Attach the chain with a slip stitch to the other side of the
Then crochet 1 row of double crochet and a row of slip stitch (back and forth) and finish with a
bag. Then crochet 1 row of double crochetand a row of slip stitch (back and forth) and finish
with a slip stitch. Neaten the inside of the bag by threading any loose ends through the
slip stitch. Neaten the inside of the bag by threading any loose ends through the crochet
.
 work .
Tip: When the bag is finished, you can decorate it by weaving a different colour of Zpagetti
Tip: When the bag is finished, you can decorate it by weaving a different colour of Zpagetti
through your crochet work
through your crochet work.
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