Summer Beach Bag

It's a Beach Bag that is full of Yarns! haha. Why not? There is nothing I can think of when I am at the beach, I'd probably just crochet. Watching the kids swim and me just relaxing and crocheting by the shore. Ah! Perfect life! And this is the perfect bag for that moment.

This bag is perfect for anything, this can be a Market Bag also. And the slings are adjustable to your size and liking. The Philippines has been on a scorching heat since March already. Summer here is almost all year round. This week we are experiencing 30-35 degrees Celsius heat but it feels like 50 degrees! It's way too hot to stay under the sun. So I just stay inside and crochet! ;)

So instead of going to the beach, I went into the woods for this one. hahaha.

Materials

• Worsted Cotton Yarn – in this pattern I am using Dapper Dreamer Combed Cotton in Mint
• J/6.00mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Terms Used

• CH(s) – Chain(s)
• SC – Single Crochet
• DC-Double Crochet
• TC – Treble/Triple Crochet

Finished Size –  20x 13 inch

Notes:

• Beginning CH 3counted as a DC stitch
• Beginning CH4 counted as a TC stitch

Instructions

R1. CH 36, 2 SC in the 2^nd CH from the hook. 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches, 5 SC in the last stitch. Working on the opposite side of the CHs, 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. 3 SC into the last stitch. Do not join in the first stitch, continue to work in rounds. (78 SC)

R2.  2 SC in each of the first 2 stitches, 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. 2 SC in each of the next 5 stitches, 1 SC in the next 34 stitches, 2 SC in the last 3 stitches. ( 88 SC)

R3. 1 SC in the first stitch. 2 SC into the next stitch, 1 SC in next, 2 SC in next. 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in next* Repeat 5 times, then 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in next* Repeat 3 times. (98 SC)

R4. 1 SC in each of the first  2 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch, 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next. 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next* Repeat 5 times, then 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next* Repeat 3 times. (108 SC)

R5. 1 SC in each of the first 3 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch, 1 SC in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in next. 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in next* Repeat 5 times, then 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in next* Repeat 3 times. (118 SC)

R6. 1 SC in each of the first 4 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch, 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in next. 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in next* Repeat 5 times, then 1 SC in each of the next 34 stitches. * 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in next* Repeat 3 times. (128 SC)

R7. 1 SC in each stitch all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch into the first stitch. (128 SC)

R8. CH3,  DC into the next stitch and in all stitch all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on beg. CH3. ( 128 DC)

R9. CH 4, skip a stitch, CH 1 and TC into the next stitch. *Skip a stitch, CH1, and TC into the next stitch.* Repeat all the way around until the end. End with CH1 and join with a slip stitch on top of beg. CH4. (64 TC and 64 CH 1 spaces)

R10.  CH4, skip all the CH 1 spaces, TC in all of TC stitches from the previous round.  Join with a slip stitch on top of beg. CH4. (64 TC and 64 CH 1 spaces)

R11. CH3, DC in each stitch all the way around until the end, including the CH 1 spaces. ( 128 DC)

R12 -23. Repeat R9 until R11 respectively, end with Round 11. Do not fasten off, let’s continue to work on the slings.

Slings – worked in ROWS

R1. CH 4, * Skip a stitch, CH 1, TC in the next stitch* Repeat 6 times, ending with TC, then turn. ( 7 TC and 6  CH 1 spaces).

R2. CH 4, skip all the CH 1 spaces, TC in all of TC stitches from previous round including the beg. CH 4, then turn. (7 TC and 6 CH 1 spaces).

R3. CH3, DC in all stitches including the CH1 spaces, then turn. (13 DCs)

R4-18. Repeat R1 until R3 respectively, end with R 1. Fasten off and weave all ends.

For the other side, count 51 stitches and on the 52^nd stitch, attach your yarn, then Repeat the pattern above. Fasten off and weave all ends.

Your sling is long enough for you to adjust the length of your liking. This beach bag can be a tote bag, sling bag or handbag. Just tie the two sling together

 That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. And don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest. Thank you and God bless!

XOXO

Nanay Madel

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Thought of the Day

May 14, 2018

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At the sound of Jesus' voice, greed and ambition flee from the heart, and we arise, set free to follow Him. - RR 22

Cindy Hat

Who says you can't make hats even in this heat. Summer here is totally so hot, especially this year. But that didn't stop me from making a hat. I love to make hats, as you have noticed most of my patterns are hats. So I made one even if it is summer. 

The lighting in my pictures doesn't do much justice on the color of the hat. It's Red Heart Soft in Lemon and it should be a brighter color compared to this picture below. 

This a simple hat and easy to make. Hope'll give it a go even if it is summer. Enjoy making this one!

Materials

• RH Soft in Lemon
• H/5.00mm Crochet Hook
• G/4.00mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

 Terms Used

• CH(s) – Chain(s)
• DC – Double Crochet

Notes:

• Beginning CH3 is counted as a stitch
• Fan stitch – 3 DC, CH1, 3 DC in a stitch
• Small Fan – 2DC, CH1, 2 DC in a stitch

 Gauge

• 8 rows x 3 fans with CH1 in between = 4inch square

Instructions

Grab you H hook

R1. Make Magic Ring, CH3 and into the ring do 15 DCs, Closed the ring tightly and join with a slip stitch on top of beginning CH3.  (16 DC including Beg CH 3)

R2.  CH3 plus Ch1, then DC in the same stitch as CH3 (first stitch). * DC, CH1, DC in the next stitch* Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of Beg CH3. ( 16 DC, CH1, DC group including the Beg CH3 plus CH1 and DC)

R3. Slip stitch into the beg CH1, then CH3, DC, CH1 and 2 DC in the same stitch. * 2 DC, CH1, 2 DC in the next CH1 space* Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of Beg. CH3. (16  Small Fan)

R4. Slip stitch into the next stitch and into the first CH1 space. CH3, DC, CH1 and 2 DC in the same stitch. * 2 DC, CH1, 2 DC in the next CH1 space* Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of Beg. CH3. (16  Small Fan)

R5. Slip stitch into the next stitch and into the first CH1 space. CH3, 2 DC, CH1, and 3 DC in the same stitch.  * 3 DC, CH1, 3 DC in the next CH1 space* Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of Beg. CH3. (16 Fan stitch)

R6. Slip stitch into each of the next 2 stitches until to the first CH1 space.  CH3, 2 DC, CH1 and 3 DC in the same stitch. * CH1, Fan stitch in the next CH1 space*. Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of beg CH3. (16 Fan stitch with CH1 in between)

R7-R18. Slip stitch into each of the next 2 stitches until to the first CH1 space. CH3, 2 DC, CH1 and 3 DC in the same stitch. * CH 1, Fan Stitch into the CH1 space that is the center of your Fan Stitch, not the CH1 in between the fan stitches* Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of beg CH3. (16 Fan stitch with CH1 in between)

Change to G hook

R19-20.  Slip stitch into each of the next 2 stitches until to the first CH1 space. CH3, 2 DC, CH1 and 3 DC in the same stitch. *Fan Stitch into the CH1 space that is the center of your Fan Stitch * Repeat all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch on top of beg CH3 and into the next 2 stitches. (16 Fan stitch)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

 That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. And don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.Thank you and God bless!

XOXO

Nanay Madel

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**Please do not copy and post any pattern from this blog and claim it as your own. This pattern is limited to personal use only.  Please do not re-publish all photos from this blog as your own. You may make and sell products from my patterns. Please also link back to my post. Any link back will be much, much appreciated. Thank you very much.

Thought of the Day

May 7, 2018

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In the work of redemption there is no forced obedience. We are left free to choose whom we will serve. - HH 217

Marlet Clutch Bag

Mother's day is just around the corner. So before the Month of May starts I'll share is beautiful Clutch Bag so perfect for Mother's Day. I made this out of the scrap yarns,  and since they are different types of yarn, the end result varies in sizes. But most are in Red Heart Super Saver and those made out of RHSS end up in the size, 9x5 inch. 

The stitches are simple and easy to make, a combination of Front/back Post-Single Crochets and Double crochets. It creates a beautiful textured finished.  You can add a sling to it if you want it to be a sling bag or a handbag.

 I added a zipper to it also for closure. I hand stitched the zipper because every time I run my crochet items in the sewing machine it gets destroyed, so I painstakingly sew them by hand. Literally, in PAIN, I got poke by the needle so many times. But a zipper is what it needs so a zipper it gets! Just for the love of my craft!

Most of the yarns I used are Red Heart Super Saver and a few RH with love. But I could not remember the color anymore for these are scraps. I lost all the tags. You can experiment with colors with this one. You can even make this in one color only.

Materials

• Acrylic Yarn ( Red Heart Super Saver)
• H/5.00mm Crochet hook
• Zipper
• Tapestry Needle
• Sewing Needle for sewing the Zipper
• Scissors

Terms Used

• CH(s) - Chain(s)
• SC - Single Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• FPSC - Front Post Single Crochet
• BPSC - Back Post Single Crochet

Gauge

• From Round 4 to Round 10 = 2 inches
• 9 DC stitches = 2 inches

Notes:

• If you want your bag to be bigger or longer just add more rounds and more starting Chains 
• I finished this bag with a crab stitch on the last row. If you are not comfortable with it then you can just use Single Crochet all the way. For Crab Stitch/ Reversed Single Crochet Tutorial just click the link.
• Beginning CH 1 is NOT counted as a stitch.
• Beginning CH 2 is NOT counted as a stitch.

Instructions

R1. CH 26, 2 SC in the 2nd CH from the hook. 1 SC in each of the next 23 stitches, 5 SC in the last stitch. Working on the other side of the Chains already, 1 SC in each of the next 23 stitches, and 3 SC in the last stitch. Do not join, continue to work in rounds. (56 SC)

R2. 2 SC in each of the first 2 stitches. 1 SC in each of the next 23 stitches, 2 SC in each of the next 5 stitches, 1 SC in each of the next 23 stitches, then 2 SC in each of the last 3 stitches. Do not join, continue to work in rounds. (66 SC)

R3. SC in the first stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch. 1 SC in the next and 2 SC in the next stitch. 1 SC in each of the next 23 stitches. * 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in next* Do this pattern 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 23 stitches. * 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in next* Do this pattern 3 times. Do not join, continue to work in rounds. (76 SC)

R4. 1 SC in each stitch all the way around until the end. Then slip stitch in the first stitch of the round. (76SC)

R5. CH2, DC in each stitch all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (76 DC)

R6. CH1, BPSC in the first stitch. *FPSC in the next stitch and BPSC in next.* Repeat this pattern all the way around to the end. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 76 Post Single Stitches)

R7-R20 Repeat R5 and R6 respectively

R21.  CH 1, Crab Stitch or Reversed SC in each stitch all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (76 CS)

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Attached your zipper.

Lining this bag would be a wise choice, it would extend the life of your bag.

 That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. And don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

Thank you and God bless!

XOXO

Nanay Madel

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**Please do not copy and post any pattern from this blog and claim it as your own. This pattern is limited to personal use only.  Please do not re-publish all photos from this blog as your own. You may make and sell products from my patterns. Please also link back to my post. Any link back will be much, much appreciated. Thank you very much.

Thought of the Day

May 1, 2018

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There are temptations that will come to every one of us. We all have our different dispositions to overcome. - HP 145