How to Crochet Mini Handbag for Beginners
With a step-by-step tutorial, learn how to crochet a mini handbag perfect for strolling around. It covers material preparation, specifically using multiple yarn strands for a thicker result. The tutorial meticulously guides through creating the bag’s base with increasing rows, then building the sides, and shaping the curve. It also demonstrates how to create the bag’s height and a unique “tuck handle.”
Finally, the video shows a method for sewing the bag together to create a hidden seam and secure loose ends. So, follow through with us for the complete tutorial.
The video is presented by Jessica, who welcomes viewers to her channel. She demonstrates how to create a cute mini egg bag.
Materials and Preparation
- Jessica uses a specific type of yarn and recommends a certain number of strands.
- She demonstrates how to prepare the strands by pulling them from the middle.
Instructions
Initial Setup
- Start by making a slip knot.
- Chain 16 plus one additional chain.
Single Crochet Base
- Begin with a single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- Make three single crochets in this stitch.
- Place a stitch marker to keep track.
- Continue single crocheting across the chain.
- On reaching the end, make three single crochets in the last stitch.
- Use stitch markers to identify important points.
Rounds of Single Crochet
- Crochet single stitches around the base.
- At the marker points, make additional single crochets to ensure the bag’s shape.
- Continue this pattern, ensuring to place stitch markers at the start and end of your rounds.
Building Up the Sides
- Start with two single crochets in the stitch marked from the earlier row.
- Use the stitch markers to track your stitches.
Repeating Rounds
- Continue the single crochet rounds, followed by slip stitching to close each round.
- Increase stitches at specific points as guided.
- Maintain the circular pattern until the bag reaches the desired height.
Back Loop Single Crochet
- Chain one, work single crochets only in the back loop of each stitch.
- This will help in forming the bag’s structure.
Creating the Handle
- Mark the points for the handle placement.
- Make single crochets along the edge to form the handle.
- Ensure both handles have equal stitches by counting them.
Final Touches
- Once the desired number of rows for the handle are completed, connect the ends.
- Ensure the handles are sturdy by reinforcing the stitches.
Finishing
- Cut and weave in any remaining yarn ends into the bag.
- Optionally, yarn can be burned for a neat finish.
