If you follow me on Instagram, you might have already noticed a crochet handbag or two on my timeline. They are colorful, quick and easy to make, an oh-so-versatile. A perfect handmade gift idea!
The pattern for this lovely crochet clutch with bias flap is available in my jakigu.com store as well as in my Etsy shop. Leave a comment if you’d like me to send you a 50% off coupon code.
The sky’s the limit to the number of uses for these handy accessories. Pencil case? Perfect size. Cosmetics bag? Absolutely! An actual handbag for a night out? Oh, you bet! Book cover, journal cover, e-reader cover? Check, check, check.
Like the handbag I made last year, I use mine as a journal cover. It fits my 8×5 inch journal perfectly, but it is designed to fit an iPad mini 4 and Kindle 1 as well.
While upon closer examination it may be clear that I used granite stitch to make the whole bag, I played a little with the construction in order to create an interesting effect that makes the stitch quite a bit less obvious.
Before I get back to crochet pattern writing, I have to ask.
What life essentials (or little luxuries) would you carry in your own 9×6 inch flap-over crochet handbag? Let me know in the comments below.
Definitely a drawing pencil case and my stencils! But, I’d have to make another for my iPad and then others for my journals!
This is a wonderful looking handbag! I can’t wait! Would love to see other sizes as well! Looks like a perfect bag to organize my backpack and/or my purse!
I might have to try 1 or 2 of these!
I love the simplicity of this bag! I’m sure I’ll find many uses for it … journal or coupons? I’m looking forward to the pattern coming out!
I would make one for my Kindle and another just for essentials for a quick trip to the store when I don’t need a big bag. It is so cute!!
I would love to make one in black as an evening purse…
I love your bag with the diagonal flap. I’ll be watching for the pattern to be available! So many uses for it – coupons, pencils, crochet hooks, etc.
So nice and Awesome.
Like to make one or ten 😁👍
Can’t wait! Once I make one got my school supplies. I’ll start on gifts for Christmas.
I would love to get a coupon! I would make this for my sisters birthday 🙂
So elegant and sober! Love it!!!!