Plastic Canvas Bag Base | Flap Shoulder Bag | 12x8.5 Inch | 5 Pcs - Crochet Bag

The five panel set for a structured flap shoulder bag, the classic chain bag shape. The 12 x 8.5 inch panel wraps to make the front, base, back and flap in one run, and the four smaller panels build the sides and the inner divider, which is what keeps the bag square rather than letting it collapse in the middle. Round holes are already punched through the large panel, so a twist lock or a chain can be fitted without cutting into a finished, yarn covered bag later.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Crocheters making a structured bag with real hardware
• Chunky yarn and cord shoulder bags
• Small craft businesses producing a repeatable chain bag

Perfect for

• Crochet flap shoulder and chain bags
• Quilted look evening bags in boucle or fur yarn
• Structured crossbody bags with a twist lock front
• Handmade gifting

Compatibility

Works with: chunky yarn, T-shirt yarn, macrame cord, cotton yarn, tapestry needles and crochet hooks. The wide grid takes thicker yarns comfortably, so chunky yarn, T-shirt yarn and macrame cord pass through without forcing.

Pairs well with: a metal chain strap and a twist lock or magnetic snap, fitted through the punched holes.

Not suitable for: heavy loads, and any use needing a heat rating, since none is stated for these panels.

Before You Buy

• Yarn, chain, twist lock, lining and pattern are not included.
• The panels stay inside the finished bag, they are not removed afterwards.
• The exact mesh count is not printed on the pack. Match your yarn to the photo of the grid.
• Panel thickness is not stated by the maker for this set.
• Check your hardware against the punched holes before you start covering the panel in yarn.

How to Use

1. Work a round of single crochet around every panel edge first, so each outline is bound.
2. Work the punched holes separately so they stay open and bound once the yarn goes on.
3. Fold the large panel into front, base and back, leaving the top section free as the flap.
4. Seam the side and divider panels in, matching stitch for stitch so the corners stay square.
5. Fit the twist lock and chain through the punched holes last.

You will Need

• crochet and knitting yarn
• crochet hooks

You may also like

• blanket and chunky yarn
• macrame cords and supplies
• crochet accessories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the pack?
Five pieces: one 12 x 8.5 inch panel, one 8.5 x 4.75 inch panel, one 8.5 x 2 inch panel and two 5 x 2 inch panels.

How is this different from the one piece flap templates?
This set adds separate side and divider panels, so the finished bag is squarer and holds an inner section. The one piece templates fold from a single sheet and have no divider.

What are the round holes for?
They are pre punched so a twist lock or chain can be fitted. Bind them with yarn as you work so they stay open and neat.

Which yarn works best on it?
The grid is wide and open, so chunky yarn, T-shirt yarn and macrame cord pass through easily.