I used my rotary cutter and quilter's ruler and the method presented here to cut my bags in preparation for crocheting. The actual design of the bag is totally free-form. I first crocheted an oval the size I wanted the bottom of the bag to be, then I continued straight up the sides without further increases. The handles were made during a regular round by simply crocheting a chain, skipping an appropriate # of stitches and then continuing on in rounds again. It made a nice, comfortable and strong handle.
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Here via KR. What a great project! I think it looks good, and I can imagine the possibilities with different colored bags!
Minnie from KR as well. i'd seen the picture earlier when i read that thread, and i do believe i will try it myself. funny, i've been looking at my bags, and my local grocery store started carrying light orange bags in preparation for halloween. between that and the white and blue walmart bags, i do believe i have some interesting color choices coming up! your bag looks cool, and it sounds very simple. i also crochet, and will have to try this. :)
This is sooooo cool. My mother makes these bags also...
Very small world. They are the best. Great for the beach and damp clothes... Really super bags.
Pansee
My mom bought a cute water bottle holder made out of crocheting recycled grocery bags. Does anyone know where I can find a pattern to make something like this. Barbara
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