One day when I was thinking what should be my next project, I just couldn’t decide. I tried to find something from my Pinterest boards but nothing. Then I just went over a local craft forum and put two and two together. There was a make-along thread for a bag/purse and I had pinned Bernat designs Mermaid Tears Purse. I hit two birds with one stone and started making my first crochet bag (I think).
The original version used 5.5mm to 4mm crochet hooks but I took a finer yarn and so a 3mm hook. Thus the purse came a bit tinier and I decided the original handles wouldn’t fit. After a bit of considerations I decided to chain some gaps in the top edge for them. I also added an oval bottom-piece and reinforced it with a thick piece of cardboard. That also stated it needed a lining and I hand-sew a piece of cotton fabric along with a vintage piece of trimming tape.
I thought about adding some beads to the tips of some of the “tears” and a long chain for the strap but then changed my mind and decided to keep it as it is. What do you think – would it look better with some additions or not? Here are some rainy-day images:
Beautiful! Elegant yet so soft & unique! Love the ribbon border on the lining!
Well done!
Thank you! It stood a couple of days without the trim and seemed like it was not done yet. I found that it added the finishing touches the purse needed.
I checked out your blog – looking forward to see all the crafty creations there too!
Vahva kott ! Krokodillimuster on tore ja vaadates Sinupoolselt lisatud värvimängu muutub järjest ahvatlevamaks.
Ma tänan väga! Värvid kujunesid kuidagi iseenesest ja endalegi üllatuseks oli tulemus päris kift. Ikkagi (teadaolevalt) esimene päris ise heegeldatud kott! ^.^
Väga kaunis kott ja huvitav muster. Kas selle mustri tegemise õpetus on saadaval ka kusagil?
Muster on Bernat Design lehelt, väikeste muudatustega, nagu ka postituses endas kirjas. Sinna peab vaid sisse logima, et näha.