Bag of the Week! Continuing with the Camo Style

Hello!

Welcome to this week's Bag of the Week post!


If you recall last week's bag was camo themed and I thought I would roll with it for this week too. This one is very different from my usual tote style bags. It's a crossbody/messenger bag style. However even though it looks very different, the basic work up is very similar to the basic bag pattern. Obviously the base is worked with much shorter rows, but the panels are worked primarily the same.

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One of the main differences is how the side panels are constructed and attached. It's worked from one side, (double stranded) single crocheted the length of the front and back panels and then goes right into a double crochet for the strap and then back into the single crochet for the other side panel length. Basically the side panels and straps are worked as one piece continually. It is then sewn together like the basic tote.
The other biggest difference is the addition of the flap, which is added after the bag is put together, following the same pattern that was used on the front and back panels.
Add a magnetic snap and voila! New bag!

Overall, the pattern is pretty basic, but has an amazing amount of opportunity for versatility. Leave a comment if you'd like more detailed instructions, Probably more likely to actually write up a pattern for it if it's requested.

Anyway, that's it for this week! I hope you enjoyed it and hope to see you next week. Don't forget to follow me. I'd love to have your suggestions for future bags!

Thanks for stopping by!
Shay