Let’s Crochet A Crossbody Bag For A Friend

in #hive-1279115 months ago


Hello everyone, so I am here again with another gift for another friend. Even though he’s mostly busy, he makes time to feed my curiosity. I decided to make this crossbody bag for him. It was so exhausting to make this but remembering who I was making it for kept me going.

I made it in brown because I figured men like dark colors.
It took me about 10 hours to make everything and I love how much I learned from making this. I didn’t even know how to attach zipper but now I do.

The materials I used:
• Yarns
• 1.60mm hook
• Bag handle attachments
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I started by making the granny squares. I made the granny squares in the same sizes. Once again, I underestimated how long it will take me to make these squares. I had to keep unraveling the ones I had already done because I didn’t like the color coordination. Eventually, I was able to get the desired color combination I wanted. Just like any other granny square I made a chain of four and then I slip stitched in the first chain. I then make four sets of three double crochets in the space with the chains in between the three sets each. Don’t be confused. It simply means you make three double crochets and two chains four times in the same space.
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I kept on building on this by making two sets of three double crochets in the corners of the squares and that’s how I made the squares. You build it till you reach the size that you want.

So after reaching the size I wanted, I now assembled them and attached them. Don’t underestimate this part too, it wasn’t so easy. After attaching them, it didn’t make sense so I had to make it make sense. I started by making two rows of granny pattern and one row of single crochet on top of it. I then went ahead to crochet the hand. That was very simple. I made rows of double crochets until I reached my desired length.
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I now attached the bag handle attachments. I used a slip stitch to do that.
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I then moved on to attach the zipper. It was so funny because my mom, an experienced seamstress watched me do the wrong thing and laughed at me when I was undoing it because I didn’t ask her for help….haha it was frustrating but funny too.I managed to unravel to and do it well.
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I then added a small AirPod case just to make it cute and add the aesthetics to it. Most importantly, I just wanted him to be able to keep his AirPod separately from the other things so he wouldn’t have to be searching for it all the time.

The result

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Was it fun doing this? Yes it was. I absolutely loved each and every part of it. I’m happy I’ve been able to make this because it has been on my mind for a long time. Thank you all for your time and I hope you like it too.

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Wao! You are a genius
How far, won't you make one crotchet for your friend?😅🙄🙄

You say?😂

Ahan! I should shout it?? Haha

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Hello, I've been wanting to make a similar one for a long time. Here we call it Kangurera. I use it every time I go out, it's very useful. Amazing colors.

Oh that’s nice, can’t wait to see yours

All these your friends are enjoying oh. Hehe.. Only God knows when i would find a lover like you😪
Welldone Abe.. On his behalf first i say thank you.. And am sure he'll appreciate it more ❤

#dreemerforlife

Thank you too

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This is really beautiful 👏
!diy
!discovery 30

Thank you so much

Whenever you are looking for this bag, don't worry cause am the one that came to steal it.🤣🤣

Such a beautiful masterpiece kudos.👍

Ohhh but it’s for a friend🤣🤣🤣

Thank you so much

Yeah but I guess you are yet to give it to him so I will come take it before him 🤣🤣🤣

U welcome

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Hello, your work is very nice, if it is for a gentleman, I really like the colors you used. hugs.

Thank you so much

You will get my review on PYPT... But before then, this is too cute 😍. Tell my inlaw I said hey 😌

Thank you… who is the in-law🤣🤣🤣🤣

You are welcome 😘

We shall settle this matter in PYPT. I will not talk too much.

I will bring the gun for sure

Here we call it coala, I love to use them, but I've never had a knitted one, I'll see if I dare or get a friend like you to knit it for me hahahaha.

Oh okay, coala
Haha, I can’t wait to see yours

Honey, I'm wanting to make one very soon.

Alright

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Beautiful! Very comfortable to carry cell phone and wallet. Nice that it also has a zipper, that makes it even better. Nice design, congratulations ❤️.

Thank you so much

I would love to receive this kind of bag. It's pretty @abenad. 😍

Thank you so much

Thank you

Wow! This is everything I would also love to own, you are so talented, Keep up the good work.

Thank you

Amazing work 👏🏾... Looks lovely

Thank you

Where's the beneficiary? 👀
This is a breach...

🤣🤣🤣 I’m still waiting for the post sir


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A beautiful gift for your friend. Nice work

Thank you

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It's great how you combine crochet with metal pieces and closure, it is totally a very elegant Crossbody Bag with a beautiful flower design.

I congratulate you @abenad for your beautiful Crossbody Bag

Thank you so much

This is so beautiful. Weldone dear❤️

Thank you

Wow! What a beautiful piece! Your friend is lucky to have a crocheter friend. I love the outcome. Especially the tiny littke detail you added as an accent. Is that a mini granny square tote bag? I love it!

Yeah that’s a mini granny square bag

Thank you

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Wow that's a nice masterpiece of art, I wish I also have it.

Wow, what a beautiful and thoughtful gift! Your friend is lucky to have you as a friend. The crossbody bag is not only functional but also a work of art. I love the colors and the details, especially the mini granny square bag. You are so talented and dedicated to your craft. I'm sure your friend will appreciate the time and effort you put into making this beautiful bag. Keep up the great work!

Yes he appreciated the gift
Thank you so much

At first from a glance (the thumbnail), I thought it's something dropped on a snow filled land 😅

You did well on this.
Weldone Tuesday🙌

Thank you

Here again from #dreemport... Our man's purse 🥰😍😊

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😂

Oh my, this is so beautiful sis! I love the outcome and the way you took the pictures made it even more beautiful!
#dreemerforlife

Thank youuu