Plastic Canvas Bag Base | Round Flap Bag | 13.2x14 Inch | 1 Pc - Crochet Bag Kit

One rounded panel that folds into a soft edged flap bag. Every outer edge on this 13.2 x 14 inch template is curved rather than square cut, so the finished bag has a rounded silhouette and the flap sits with a gentle sweep instead of a hard corner. The mesh is the fine grid in this range, which is what makes it the right choice when you are working in ordinary 4 ply or DK yarn rather than chunky.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Crocheters working in 4 ply, DK or cotton yarn
• Beginners who want a rounded shape without cutting curves
• Anyone wanting a finer stitch count than a wide grid allows

Perfect for

• Crochet flap sling and shoulder bags
• Cotton yarn day purses
• Needlepoint and cross stitch panel bags
• Handmade gifting

Compatibility

Works with: 4 ply and DK crochet yarn, cotton yarn, tapestry needles and crochet hooks. The close grid suits standard 4 ply and DK weight yarn; very chunky yarn and T-shirt yarn will be tight through these holes.

Pairs well with: a chain or webbing 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 this panel.

Before You Buy

• Yarn, strap, closure, lining and pattern are not included.
• The panel stays inside the finished bag, it is not removed afterwards.
• The exact mesh count is not printed on the pack. Match your yarn to the photo of the grid.
• This is the close grid. Choose a wide grid template if you want to work in chunky or T-shirt yarn.

How to Use

1. Work a round of single crochet around the whole outline first, so every edge is bound.
2. Fold the two side tabs up at the crease lines to form the gussets.
3. Fold the front up and seam it to the tabs through the bound edges.
4. Leave the top section free as the flap and work its curved edge as one round.
5. Fit a closure and a strap last, 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 size is this template?
It is one piece measuring 13.2 x 14 inch and 1.5 mm thick.

How is this different from the 14.5 x 15.5 inch one piece template?
This one is smaller, has rounded edges for a softer shape, and uses the close grid for thinner yarn. The larger template is square cut with a wide open grid for chunky yarn.

Can I use chunky or T-shirt yarn on it?
It will be tight. This is the close grid, so 4 ply and DK yarn pass through most easily.

Do I need to cut or seam the base?
No. The base is part of the same piece, so there is no bottom seam to make.