Margaret Hubert - 10 Granny Squares 30 Bags: Purses, Totes, Pouches, and Carriers from Favorite Crochet Motifs

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10 GRANNY SQUARES

Purses, Totes, Pouches, and Carriers from Favorite Crochet Motifs

DEDICATION

To my wonderful family, you fill my life with joy.

I have said it many times: it takes a tremendous effort on behalf of many people to get a book from the initial idea to completion, and this book was no exception. It was not only a challenging one to do but also lots of fun.

I would like to thank Lion Brand Yarn Company, Berroco, Cascade Yarns, Blue Heron Yarns, Coats and Clark, Hampden Hills Alpacas, Louet Yarns, Lucci Yarns, Tahki/Stacy Charles Yarns, and Universal Yarns for donating all the yarn used in completing these bags. Without their support, my job would be much more difficult.

A huge thank-you to Nancy Smith, Paula Alexander, Jeannine Buehler, Theresa DeLaBarrera, Grace Gardiner-Aquila, Cathie Nolan, Deb Seda-Testut, Dee Stanziano, and Sharon Valencia, the small army of crocheters, who helped me in making all the samples.

Thank you to Karen Manthey, technical editor and diagram creator extraordinaire.

Last, but never least, thank you to Linda Neubauer, my editor, my friend, for guiding me through these many books, and for encouraging me to stretch my mind to embrace new technology. Its a joy working with you.

A nyone who knows me knows that I love granny squares. Granny has been very good to me, as this will be my fourth book on granny squares. After The Granny Square Book, Granny Square Flowers, and 10 Granny Squares 30 Blankets, you may be asking, How now, Granny? 10 Granny Squares 30 Bags is the newest granny book, and I had such fun coming up with thirty more creative ways to use the beloved crochet motif.

I have created every size and shape bag, from tiny amulet bags to large oversized totes, evening bags, beach bags, backpacks, tablet covers, and more.

A wide range of yarns and fibers have been used for the bags, which demonstrates how wonderfully versatile the granny square can be. For every bag, the specific brands and colors are listed in case you want to make your bag exactly like mine. I have used a lot of different yarns to create really interesting looks. I almost always use a hook smaller than the yarn usually calls for, so that the fabric will be slightly denser, sturdier, and more appropriate for a bag.

Getting the exact gauge is not absolutely necessary for a bag, and you can change yarn weight and hooks to create your own look, just be aware that the finished size of each bag will be different if you make this change and you may also require different amounts of yarn than specified.

One problem with crocheted bags is that they can lose their shape quickly. I almost always line my bags to give them shape, and I give you several different methods for lining. I like to add special touches, like covered snaps or zippers, or embellishing with floral motifs, tassels, or beads. Instructions for all these methods are included.

I hope that you enjoy this book and have fun adding your own special touches to make each bag your own.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Made with 4 colors: A, B, C, and D.

With A, make an adjustable ring.

RND 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with a Sl st in first sc, tighten ring. (8 sc)

RND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with a Sl st in first sc. (16 sc)

RND 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), (dc, ch 1) in each sc around. Fasten off A. (16 dc; 16 ch-1 sps)

RND 4: With RS facing, join B with a Sl st in any ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same sp, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch-1 sps, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp (corner)**, 2 dc in each of next 3 ch-1 sps, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with a Sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off B.

RND 5: With RS facing, join C with a Sl st in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, *(3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in corner ch-3 sp, *sc in each of the next 5 dc, sk next dc, (sc, ch 8) 3 times in the sp before next dc, sk next dc, sc in each of the next 5 dc, rep from * around, join with a Sl st in first sc. Fasten off C. (12 ch-8 loops; 4 corner ch-3 sps)

RND 6: With RS facing, join D with a Sl st in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, *(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner ch-3 sp, sc in each of the next 8 sc, ch 1, sk next 3 ch-8 loops, sc in each of the next 8 sc, rep from * around, join with a Sl st in first sc.

RND 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next sc, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, sk next sc, sc in each of the next 6 sc, sc in right-hand ch-8 loop and next sc of current rnd, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sk center ch-8 loop, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in left-hand ch-8 loop and next sc in current rnd, sc in each of the next 6 sc, sk next sc, rep from * around, omitting last sc, join with a Sl st in first sc.

RND 8: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sk next sc, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, sk next sc, sc in each of the next 9 sc, 6 dc in center ch-8 loop and next sc in current rnd (flower bud made), sc in each of the next 9 sc, sk next sc, rep from * around, omitting last sc, join with a Sl st in first sc. Fasten off D.