Additions to: Found a good pattern for my heavy yarn

[Victori1724]

Thanks for the nice feedback everyone. I made some revisions to the bag this morning after thinking about it. I was afraid small items such as crochet hooks, pencils, etc, would find their way through the DC stitches, so I took one strand of white and one of the varigated and with the same "M" hook, made 5 chains then wove them through every 2nd stitch on each row, ending with a knot and small tassle. I like the way it turned out.

[Winnie2013]

Hi just have to tell you how much I love this bag. I think this would sell really well as a nice big purse or carry all. Love it!!! Hugs Winnie

[Victori1724]

Thank you Winnie, it really wasn't difficult at all. Maybe I'll consider making a few and trying to sell them. Although, I have no idea what I would charge for one. Any ideas?

Victoria

[Winnie2013]

Hello again, how big did you say it is? Any idea how heavy it is? How much did the yarn cost to make it and how long did it take you. Without knowing any of this I would pay about $30 for one. Does this help? Hugs Winnie

[Victori1724]

Hi Winnie,

Yes that does help. It only took less than one skein each of the white and varigated Bernat Blanket yarn. I got it on sale at Joanns for $5.00 each (that was with a 50% off coupon). I started it Tuesday evening when I found the pattern. Had the bottom sections finished that night. Then finished the rest yesterday. Then this morning decided to add the tassels to it. So, all in all, I would guess it took me about 4 or 5 hours to complete. Do you think it would sell on Etsy? I've never attempted that before.
Oh, and to answer your question about the size, it measures 19" across at the very bottom, 14" from bottom to top (not counting the straps) and about 22" high including the straps.

Victoria

[Winnie2013]

Hi Victoria, BTW I love your name, I do think they would sell on Etsy but I've never sold on there either. Maybe someone else would like to give you their opinion on it. You have $10.00 in yarn that would cost them $20.00 bc you got it half off I don't think you should be penalized for being thrifty so I would start the price at $20.00 then add what you would charge for your time. Let me know what you figure out and if you put them on Etsy ok? Take care hugs Winnie

[DonnaB]

Hi Winnie,

Yes that does help. It only took less than one skein each of the white and varigated Bernat Blanket yarn. I got it on sale at Joanns for $5.00 each (that was with a 50% off coupon). I started it Tuesday evening when I found the pattern. Had the bottom sections finished that night. Then finished the rest yesterday. Then this morning decided to add the tassels to it. So, all in all, I would guess it took me about 4 or 5 hours to complete. Do you think it would sell on Etsy? I've never attempted that before.
Oh, and to answer your question about the size, it measures 19" across at the very bottom, 14" from bottom to top (not counting the straps) and about 22" high including the straps.

Victoria

Hi Victoria,
I love your purse. I do think it would sell at a craft fair. I was thinking of attempting to sell a few things at a craft fair and I read an article that said that you should triple your cost, so Winnie was about right with the $30 figure. If you google "What is my hard work really worth?" you'll probably see the article, or something similar.

Good luck, Donna

[SusansSoulShines]

Hi just have to tell you how much I love this bag. I think this would sell really well as a nice big purse or carry all. Love it!!! Hugs Winnie

Hi Winnie, I hope you're having a nice weekend and are doing well!

[Susan2014]

Victori1724 hello, I love this bag. is there a Link to it? love bags myself.

Susan2014

[Victori1724]

I found this pattern on page 68 in my From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet book. I attempted to scan it, and I'll attach it here, but I can't guarantee how good it will be.

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Well, I tried to put page 1 before page 2 but had problems . So, just pretend the strap portion of the instructions goes last.

If you have trouble reading it, let me know. Maybe I can figure out how to improve it.

Good luck,
Victoria