Plastic Canvas Bag Base | Hobo Bag | 6.5x8.75 Inch | 3 Pcs Set - Crochet Bag Kit

The curved shoulder bag shape, cut for you. Two 6.5 x 8.75 inch side panels carry the scooped hobo curve and a single 20.5 x 2.6 inch strip runs right around them as the gusset, which is what gives this bag its depth and its slouchy dip at the top edge. That curve is very hard to get right freehand, so the template is doing the difficult part. The grid is the wide open mesh in this range.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Crocheters who want a shaped bag without drafting curves
• Chunky yarn and T-shirt yarn shoulder bags
• Anyone moving on from square totes to a shaped silhouette

Perfect for

• Crochet hobo and shoulder bags
• Slouchy day bags in cotton or fabric yarn
• Embroidered panel purses
• 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 webbing or chain strap, a magnetic snap, and a fabric lining.

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

Before You Buy

• Yarn, strap, lining, hardware 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.
• The strap is not part of this set. Crochet one or fit a bought strap.

How to Use

1. Work a round of single crochet around each panel edge first, so every outline is bound.
2. Find the centre of the gusset strip and pin it to the bottom centre of one side panel.
3. Seam the strip up one side, matching stitch for stitch so the curve does not pull.
4. Repeat with the second side panel, then work the curved top edge as one round.
5. Attach a strap into the top corners, anchored through the bound rim.

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?
Three pieces: two 6.5 x 8.75 inch curved side panels and one 20.5 x 2.6 inch gusset strip.

How is this different from the saddle flap bag template?
This one has an open scooped top and no flap. The saddle template adds a separate flap panel that folds over and closes the bag.

Is a strap included?
No. Crochet a strap from your own yarn or fit a bought chain or webbing strap.

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