How to crochet a handbag.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hectanooga brings you this video on how to crochet a handbag.
Free pattern download here in my Ravelry Shop: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/emi-harrington-designs/products/92260/edit

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• how to crochet a purse
• crochet a handbag
• shoulderbag
• how to
• make it yourself
• diy
• accessories
• satchel
• bag
• crochet bag

[Suarezl23]

Im trying to make this but i think im doing something wrong cause about 5 rows in i notice its getting smaller? what am i doing wrong?

[Hectanooga1]

@Suarezl23 You are probably dropping a stitch at the beginning or at the end of a row.

If you count your stitches as you work, and you maintain the same number of stitches in every row, that will keep you straight.

[Hectanooga1]

@Suarezl23 Once you are more experienced at crochet, you will probably not have to count... but until you have a feeling for where the stitches fit, counting is the answer!!

[claudianekoears]

i love this bag but i dont have such a big hook can i use j/10-6.00mm or will it efect the size?

[Hectanooga1]

@claudianekoears Using a smaller hook will result in a smaller size item. You could try to crochet more loosely, and add a few more rows at the end if you absolutely don't have the proper size hook, and you are anxious to get started. If it looks like it's not going to work for you, you can always unravel it and start over!

[1975ccoleman]

Love your viedo's and how easy they are thank you. Question the first row you have 39 sc total, in row 2 do you have 38 sc or should it be 39 sc? Just making sure I am doing this right:)

[Hectanooga1]

@1975ccoleman Every row will have 39 sc. If you could your stitches as you work, you will ensure that your rectangle keeps straight sides. New crocheters sometimes have a hard time with this, but counting, and making sure you have 39 every row will keep you on the "straight and narrow" so to speak... lol.

[Suarezl23]

@Hectanooga1 Thank you i got it! Its coming out lovely just takes longer when i have to count :)

[linamarquez]

i love this. i'm gonna try yo make it myself. thank u.

[filerco]

Thank you so much! I have been waiting for this!