Crochet bags from Japanese magazines

Many craftswomen enjoy looking through Japanese magazines on crocheting handbags..

Models delight with their unusual approaches.

Some combine simple techniques and very striking details. For the following, a very mysterious scheme is used.

But without knowing the Japanese language, it is very difficult to understand exactly how such handbags are created.

Selection of yarn and hook

In each description you need to select a specific yarn, and a hook for it. A greater effect is created when knitting yarn of two colors.

Creative crochet bags from Japanese magazines

Two models of handbags from Japanese magazines that the craftsmen had already seen, but did not understand how they were created. Each model has a clear description and good diagrams. Everything is not in Russian and in an understandable language without unnecessary words.

Crochet bag with shell pattern

A very simple model, but a complex pattern. This is a dense shell. But the alternation of colors makes it stand out so beautifully. For a handbag, you should choose two shades that complement each other.

The work will require:

yarn of two colors;
hook for yarn thickness;
wire for creating squares for the handles.

Measurements

The dimensions of this bag are 40*25*14.

Sample

Knit a small square with a shell pattern and count how many elements there are in 10 cm. Next, transfer all the indicators to the loops and start creating a beautiful handbag.

Shell pattern

Bottom

Make the bottom according to the given diagram. This is an oval made of single crochets. Knit as many rows as the size dictates. In this case, 20 rows were used with a chain length of 26 chain stitches.

Scheme for the bottom of the bag

Sides

Continue knitting the bottom along the edge using the shell pattern without any additions. In total, there should be 26 rapports in a circle. Alternate the thread in each new row. Complete 14 rows in total.

Clasps

According to the given pattern of rows of single crochets, make two handles with a width of 7 single crochets and a length of 30 cm. Knit 4 short rectangles 5 cm long using a similar pattern.

Cut 4 pieces of 8 cm long from the wire and make squares. Tie the resulting figures with simple single crochets, tightly fitting each other.

Handle diagram

Assembly

Sew short rectangles to the bag at one end. Insert into each ring and sew on the other side. Do the same with long handles.

This one is linked to a bag from a Japanese magazine. Additionally, you can sew in a lining and insert a zipper.

Crochet bag made of bright motifs

This very bright bag model is created from simple motifs. Due to the use of contrasting threads, it does not seem so boring and simple.

To work you will need:

yarn of three colors;
hook according to the thickness of the thread.

Measurements

The dimensions of this handbag are equal to the dimensions of an average bag and it is 40*40 cm. The product turns out to be almost flat.

Sample

As a sample, you will need to knit one motif and measure its length and width. Next, calculate how many motifs will be needed for the height and width. Multiply the indicators together and connect twice as much. Since it is necessary to tie two walls of the bag.

Motive

For the product you will need to make 49*2 motifs. That is, you need to knit 98 motifs. It is better to make 49 motifs of one color and 49 of another. The central part is one color.

Assembly

Sew motifs on four sides. Next, make a connection in the form of crosses in the resulting gaps. Crosses are made with simple air loops.

Pens

Knit the handles across the width of 7 stitches with one crochet. Length 30 cm for each handle. Sew it with a bag and the product can be considered completely finished.

Wonderful handbags from Japanese magazines can now be made not only by a Japanese girl, but also by any other craftswoman, with the given diagrams and a good description.