These bags, designed by Silke Stoddard, are crocheted using a unique South American pineapple fiber. Their open stitches and natural fiber make them perfect for a trip to the beach, park, or farmer's market.
If you're a beginner, use our basic crochet how-to as a guide. Stitched in loose treble crochet, this project works up quickly.
Finished Size:
10" wide x 14" long
Gauge:
4 stitches and 1 row = 1 inch
Abbreviations:
St(s) = stitch(es)
Ch(s) = chain stitch(es)
Sc = single crochet
Tr = treble crochet
i love them. made a few myself last year with rafia. the same idea. my friends love them so i had do make a few for them this summer..
another craft that requires a very specialized product....but i'm guessing you could use binder twine instead!!...or just plain cotton string....