Saturday, April 11, 2009

Crafty Projects: Crocheted Purse/Backpack

Just a few months ago I took up crocheting. I find it relaxing and fun! I've been working on pretty simple projects so far. This has been my most ambitious project. It's a drawstring style purse/backpack made from cotton yarn.

I made it because I've been wanting a small, light bag that I could use to hold things like a pair of flip flops and bottle of water. And I wanted it to be a backpack style because when I'm on an extended walk or hike I hate having a bag that smacks against my hip.

Sorry I can't pass along the pattern because I'm still not even very good at *reading* patterns, let alone writing one. To tell you the truth I wouldn't even be able to even describe the stitch I used for most of the bag. I started out trying to do a double crochet but I knew I was getting it wrong. But then I liked how it looked so I kept doing it wrong! :)

3 comments:

missknits said...

wow great bag! you did a great job!

audreyscountrycrafts said...

That looks great!! Love the color.

Kristin said...

It's so cute!! If I had a nickel for every craft that I started by doing it wrong, in which I would continue to do wrong...sometimes the wrong way turns out better than the right!! :)
Hmmm, did that make sense?! lol