Hi Susan, you can never have enough (big) bags. It's really nice to have a different and useful project to crochet. I'm a self-confessed bag lady so I will make this cool bag for sure...thank you ! 😊❤
I love your tutorials. They very easy and the materials are easy to find. I like easy patterns because the are so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you Susan, for such beautiful fun projects. Please keep them coming.
I have made 12 of these, and they sell easy. I found a two pack deal for the yarn. Each cake makes one... the obstacle is getting the faux leather straps. Amazon is constantly out of the type you use. I have made my straps using the Romanian Cord stitch. Love the ease of pattern, and quick results! I also added a D-ring on one strap and I dangle a tassel or charm that I've made. It's a nice 'bling' to enhance the sale.
GORGEOUS!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I just found your channel and I'm telling you, I could not subscribe fast enough. I'm purchasing all the materials to make this. I have so many other wips going on. They will go on hold once I make two of these. My daughter (31) loves pink & big bags. So do I. Thank you so much for sharing! Now to watch your Artisian Market Bag...lol x
Hi Susan, ty 🙏❤ so much for your clear and easy to follow instructions. Making it now with your market basket technique of more than one strand of yarn and my own twist ofcourse😜. Also have to improvise handles, as I don't buy online and my local options are very limited.
A beautiful and well made tote bag. Your directions are so clear and easy to follow, a beginner should have no trouble making their own. Thanks for sharing.
I ran into my yarn castle, 😊, picked out some beautiful peachy blanket yarn and im already 1/3 done!!! Thank you so so much ❤️ I just love this! Im going to use old leather belts, cut to length, for handles!
@@prettypeacefulcrochet Oh my goodness...so I don't necessarily like this type of yarn but of course I have a ton of it! Lol😅 I have made 2 bags....girl I love how it turns out!!!! The sturdiness of the bag is awesome! I love this pattern! My sister in laws, nieces and my friends will love this bag! Thank you so much! You could make many more bag patterns, I would love it😉😊😊😊😊💜🧶 BTW, the belt works awesome for the handles. A little cutting, poking holes etc and you got a leather handle! I am going to line a bag with some sort of plastic. My sister in law swims/exercises every day in a pool so I know that she would like a bag that can carry her wet clothes home without seeping wetness through. Sooooo I'm thinking about how and what to line it with. Any ideas??? Thank you again for this tutorial! A side note......our weather has been so very different here this yr in Minnesota. I've lived here all my life, (45yrs) my husband too, and we've never, ever have had a winter like this. I see your beautiful snow and am so jealous, lol! Was your weather different this winter?
@@katiej.fromminnesota8301 Yay! I am so glad you are enjoying this project idea! For the waterproof lining, I would try some PUL fabric like people use to sew cloth diapers. It's polyurethane laminate (PUL). There are some cute PUL prints at Joann in the kids fabric section. Our winter has been pretty typical here in the CO mountains, snowy and cold. A few years ago we got 12 feet of snow just in February and we had to shovel our roof a few times but we've only had about 2 feet of snow so far this month. I'm ready for more snow! ❄❄❄
Nice! I wish Joann was closer to me. I would go get another skein and make a double-sized big beach tote! It’s about 3 hours round trip to the closest yarn store so I don’t get to go very often. Happy crocheting!!
@@prettypeacefulcrochetmine turned out 20”…..could have been a beach bag. I pulled it all out and will start again. I’m thinking my tension was too loose. Or like I mentioned above…..the darn oval increases get me all the time.
just finished the crochet portion; next to add the leather straps. bought 13 rolls of yarn in the various variegated colors -- this will keep me busy . Thank you for sharing your artistic skills/ gifts🎉❤
Just found this tutorial. I have three cakes of this yarn (different colorway with red/pinks) and now I know exactly what to do with it! Thanks again - your book should be delivered in the next day or so. I have already made three of your baskets.
Hello Susa. My first time to visit your channel. Love the tote & gradient. Will go to JoAnn's tomorrow & buy yarn Think I might line tote & maybe add simple pocket in lining ...a friend in Texas...PS, did I say I LOVE totes - can't have enough. Thank you!
Had to go and buy your new book. I am pretty bad at reading patterns and the color switching in patterns is tricky for me but I can crochet pretty darn good, so let this book be a help to me. Plus the beautiful landscapes and colorful crochet art is so beautiful to look at.
Hello, Ms. Susan. I'm fairly new to your channel. Thank you for a great tutorial. I found your channel through another podcaster here on TH-cam. I purchased your book all most a year ago. I never knew you had a channel until they said something. I look forward to seeing more. I wanted to say hello. Hello from Colorado Springs Co. Lol, I'm also in Colorado as well. 😊
Lovely bag. Happy I found your channel. I can't wait to receive your book - just ordered it! And I know I will want the second book! Congrats for your work!.😊
I love your videos you explain your technique so clear and well. I’m about done with one of your baskets and so far loving it 🥰 I love using cotton for my bags but I will try the Bernat blanket yarn I usually use this yarn for plushies but hey let’s do this 😅. Thank you for sharing another one of your great patterns and I will be purchasing your book soon.
This is my first time on your channel. Love all your items. Love the way you explain the item overall. I've noticed you are very colorful with your items. Love it!! Will start crocheting the squishy bag. Thank you
This is super nice! I have Bernat Baby Blanket Dappled that I'm going to use. Just have to get some straps. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 🥰 I love the scenery!🥰
You do beautiful crochet work and excellent videos❣️ Thank you Susan for the free pattern ❤ Very kind of you😊 Looking forward to making this and your basket patterns as Christmas gifts for my sisters 😊
I’m in love with this tote! I’m going to hop on over to Joann’s and grab some yarn. Thank you Susan for this awesome tutorial. This beautiful bag is sure going to come in mighty useful. ❤gayle
I’m excited about this because it’s affordable and beautiful. Quilting and yarn hobbies are super expensive but a bernat cake is only $9. Now that i can do.
recently found your channel-now subscribed!! This will be my first project...been many decades since I last held a crochet hook-cant wait for padded set to arrive tomorrow . Love your content. 🙂
Thank you for sharing! I appreciate the video because I’ve had trouble making oval crochet shapes before. Your video is so helpful! Thank you! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Good morning. I made my tote and I love it. Made a small change making the top a little smaller in width from the bottom. I used J hook and bernat blanket yarn I had on hand. Thanks so much for the pattern.
Tempted to go dpuble or treble after the base to finish it faster.... Making a bag for my circular yoga mat which does not roll like rectangle ones; rather folds rectangular.
This was my first large crochet. I was so scared because I always make mistakes. Yet trusted the process and followed the steps. I made a rather large bag for my yoga mat. Worked well. But my yoga bag had some zipper pockets. Can we create pockets on the inner side of the bag please???? I kinda have an idea, but I'm a novice and don't want to struggle with mistakes.
@@tesscoleman8886 I did not line mine and it has not stretched at all that I can tell, even carrying a water bottle. The stitch is pretty tight with such a small hook.
Yet another super cute pattern!! I found so many bag handles in clearance sections for like a dollar so im set to make one!! Thanks again ❤ P.s. you cut yr hair!! Looks super cute❤
Hi, I have not crocheted in years but loved your patterns and thought I would give it a try. I followed you video (which was great) had the correct number of stitches at the end of the increases but it is coming out so much larger than yours. I figured I would try again but would appreciate any guidance as to hook size. Should I go down one or two sizes? The bag measured apprx 20-21 inches. Thanks
I am so glad I found you! You calm me, make me feel good, and I feel your energy. The plus is your lovely down to earth patterns. Thank you so much
Hi Susan, you can never have enough (big) bags. It's really nice to have a different and useful project to crochet. I'm a self-confessed bag lady so I will make this cool bag for sure...thank you ! 😊❤
OMG! I am a bag lady for sure. I have so many bags and totes but not purses. I am the Imelda Marcos of bags. Lol. My husband hates it.
Hi, I’m Maria from Chinook California. I got your book on Amazon. It’s not $15. It’s $20 OK thank you
Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea! I love the color, yarn, end result and your great summary.
I love your tutorials. They very easy and the materials are easy to find. I like easy patterns because the are so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you Susan, for such beautiful fun projects. Please keep them coming.
I have made 12 of these, and they sell easy. I found a two pack deal for the yarn. Each cake makes one... the obstacle is getting the faux leather straps. Amazon is constantly out of the type you use. I have made my straps using the Romanian Cord stitch. Love the ease of pattern, and quick results! I also added a D-ring on one strap and I dangle a tassel or charm that I've made. It's a nice 'bling' to enhance the sale.
How much do you sell them for?
My new obsession! I don’t have that gradient yarn but I have way too much Bernat Blanket Yarn so I’ll make a few of these to give away! Thanks!
I just love ALL your totes!!! I haven't made any yet.....but I will
GORGEOUS!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I just found your channel and I'm telling you, I could not subscribe fast enough. I'm purchasing all the materials to make this. I have so many other wips going on. They will go on hold once I make two of these. My daughter (31) loves pink & big bags. So do I. Thank you so much for sharing! Now to watch your Artisian Market Bag...lol x
Hi Susan, ty 🙏❤ so much for your clear and easy to follow instructions. Making it now with your market basket technique of more than one strand of yarn and my own twist ofcourse😜. Also have to improvise handles, as I don't buy online and my local options are very limited.
A beautiful and well made tote bag. Your directions are so clear and easy to follow, a beginner should have no trouble making their own. Thanks for sharing.
I agree, it’s my first time trying crochet, I could follow her until the end and then I don’t know how to end it? Any tips? Thank you.
I ran into my yarn castle, 😊, picked out some beautiful peachy blanket yarn and im already 1/3 done!!! Thank you so so much ❤️ I just love this!
Im going to use old leather belts, cut to length, for handles!
Yarn castle?! I love it! Great idea to upcycle a leather belt.
@@prettypeacefulcrochet
Oh my goodness...so I don't necessarily like this type of yarn but of course I have a ton of it! Lol😅
I have made 2 bags....girl I love how it turns out!!!! The sturdiness of the bag is awesome!
I love this pattern! My sister in laws, nieces and my friends will love this bag! Thank you so much!
You could make many more bag patterns, I would love it😉😊😊😊😊💜🧶
BTW, the belt works awesome for the handles. A little cutting, poking holes etc and you got a leather handle!
I am going to line a bag with some sort of plastic. My sister in law swims/exercises every day in a pool so I know that she would like a bag that can carry her wet clothes home without seeping wetness through. Sooooo I'm thinking about how and what to line it with. Any ideas???
Thank you again for this tutorial!
A side note......our weather has been so very different here this yr in Minnesota. I've lived here all my life, (45yrs) my husband too, and we've never, ever have had a winter like this. I see your beautiful snow and am so jealous, lol! Was your weather different this winter?
@@katiej.fromminnesota8301 Yay! I am so glad you are enjoying this project idea! For the waterproof lining, I would try some PUL fabric like people use to sew cloth diapers. It's polyurethane laminate (PUL). There are some cute PUL prints at Joann in the kids fabric section. Our winter has been pretty typical here in the CO mountains, snowy and cold. A few years ago we got 12 feet of snow just in February and we had to shovel our roof a few times but we've only had about 2 feet of snow so far this month. I'm ready for more snow! ❄❄❄
Also, I just ordered your beautiful book! Can’t wait for it to arrive!
@@suecooper4655 thank you for your support! 💗
I kid you not, I went straight to Joann’s after your video. Gonna make this bag. Thanks for tutorial and pattern
Nice! I wish Joann was closer to me. I would go get another skein and make a double-sized big beach tote! It’s about 3 hours round trip to the closest yarn store so I don’t get to go very often. Happy crocheting!!
@@prettypeacefulcrochetmine turned out 20”…..could have been a beach bag. I pulled it all out and will start again. I’m thinking my tension was too loose. Or like I mentioned above…..the darn oval increases get me all the time.
Love this!!! Ordered the yarn today and I’m impatiently waiting for it to arrive so I can make a couple of these 😀
I immediately ordered the yarn and just finished the tote. Thank you for great directions. 😊
Yay!! I hope you love it.
Thank you for sharing your exceptional pro artist gift (s). Your creativity is AMAZING!
just finished the crochet portion; next to add the leather straps.
bought 13 rolls of yarn in the various variegated colors -- this will keep me busy .
Thank you for sharing your artistic skills/ gifts🎉❤
yo da best 🎉
Such a lovely backdrop for your fantastic tote!
What a wonderful woman you are! Thank you so much for all your detailed information❤️
God bless you and keep on shining and love your giggles too!
This is the second video I’ve watched today. I’m hooked. Already half way done with my basket and this is going to be my next project!
Just found this tutorial. I have three cakes of this yarn (different colorway with red/pinks) and now I know exactly what to do with it! Thanks again - your book should be delivered in the next day or so. I have already made three of your baskets.
Joanne's has the bernat cakes on sale for 7.99 this weekend, I got 3 different colors, can't wait to get started.
I ordered your book and it comes today. Super excited.
I got my book after Xmas ❤ I'm on my second blanket. I love it❤
Thank you for your support! 💗
Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 and Happy New Year 🎉
Hello Susa. My first time to visit your channel. Love the tote & gradient. Will go to JoAnn's tomorrow & buy yarn Think I might line tote & maybe add simple pocket in lining ...a friend in Texas...PS, did I say I LOVE totes - can't have enough. Thank you!
Luv this tote 👛! Your patterns and style of teaching are so relaxing:) ☺️
Thank you specifically for giving a quick overview of the pattern before diving into the details! That’s so helpful! This bag is adorable!
Love this bag😍 immediately got up (3 am), grabbed my Beeswax color-way and crocheted the first 4 rows with you. Thanks!
I have been looking for a pattern to use chenille-type cake yarns, this bag is lovely! Thank you for sharing
I need to make this bag!❤❤❤
I've made 4 of these as gifts and everyone loves them! Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous pattern. Now to make one for myself!
Thank you for showing how to put the handles. ❤
new to your channel but i really like the bag Really love the outdoors behind you very pretty
Started my Huggable tote tonight and am loving it. Thank you Susan for sharing.
Had to go and buy your new book. I am pretty bad at reading patterns and the color switching in patterns is tricky for me but I can crochet pretty darn good, so let this book be a help to me. Plus the beautiful landscapes and colorful crochet art is so beautiful to look at.
Thank you for your support! 💗
Thank you for your patterns.
You’re just a wonderful teacher 😃👍
Just grabbed your book on Kindle and can't wait to get started :)
This tote is as easy as you said and I love that!!
thanks so much for the pattern! you have great energy- i’m glad i found your channel💕
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Beautiful Tote, and such beautiful yarn@
Hello, Ms. Susan. I'm fairly new to your channel. Thank you for a great tutorial. I found your channel through another podcaster here on TH-cam. I purchased your book all most a year ago. I never knew you had a channel until they said something. I look forward to seeing more. I wanted to say hello. Hello from Colorado Springs Co. Lol, I'm also in Colorado as well. 😊
Hi!! Thank you for your support! 💗
Lovely bag. Happy I found your channel. I can't wait to receive your book - just ordered it! And I know I will want the second book! Congrats for your work!.😊
I just bought three colors, and i'm going to give this a go as soon as it arrives from Amazon!
I’m thinking of using T-shirt yarn and maybe slightly smaller in width and using 3 colors.
Most enjoyable, thank you for your time and expertise
I love this bag. Thank you so very much.
So well explained! I was not paying full attention as I’m doing a blanket but was still able to follow. Thanks!❤
I love your videos you explain your technique so clear and well. I’m about done with one of your baskets and so far loving it 🥰 I love using cotton for my bags but I will try the Bernat blanket yarn I usually use this yarn for plushies but hey let’s do this 😅. Thank you for sharing another one of your great patterns and I will be purchasing your book soon.
This is my first time on your channel. Love all your items. Love the way you explain the item overall. I've noticed you are very colorful with your items. Love it!! Will start crocheting the squishy bag. Thank you
This is super nice! I have Bernat Baby Blanket Dappled that I'm going to use. Just have to get some straps. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 🥰 I love the scenery!🥰
I just adore this huggable bag. Thank you for the pattern . I'm definitely going to buy the book!
OooOOOOoooo! I like this. I've been looking for projects to use up my fuzzy yarn. This is great.
You have the best tutorials. Thank you. Made the bag and baskets. New subbie 😊
Absolutely love this bag - thank you so much for making this tutorial - I am buying my yarn today - can’t wait to start my bag❤️❤️❤️❤️
You do beautiful crochet work and excellent videos❣️
Thank you Susan for the free pattern ❤ Very kind of you😊 Looking forward to making this and your basket patterns as Christmas gifts for my sisters 😊
Hi. I just recieved your book. Love it! Good to see you again. Thank you!
I just found your channel. I love making bags & I love your patterns especially this oval shape one. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
This is beautiful great idea
Love love this bag. Thanks I hope to make one soon
Thank you for introducing me to this yarn! Yes! Very huggable.
Thanks for the the video. Was wondering what I was going to do with the Bernat Blanket skeins I have. This is the answer!
I love this sooo much. Thank u for such a great project.
Beautiful!
I love the bags!
Great pattern,I’m glad to have found you, I bought your book a few months ago but only just found you on you tube, wonderful xxx
Sooo pretty
What a great idea!
I love this! Thank you 😊
Very Pretty
thrilled to order your book - you show our state very well - nicely done
I’m in love with this tote! I’m going to hop on over to Joann’s and grab some yarn. Thank you Susan for this awesome tutorial. This beautiful bag is sure going to come in mighty useful. ❤gayle
I’m excited about this because it’s affordable and beautiful. Quilting and yarn hobbies are super expensive but a bernat cake is only $9. Now that i can do.
Looks fun! 🎉
Love this!!
Love your book.❤
recently found your channel-now subscribed!! This will be my first project...been many decades since I last held a crochet hook-cant wait for padded set to arrive tomorrow . Love your content. 🙂
Maybe there's hope for me. I've been trying to learn for years I can knit anything but struggle with crochet. Your instructions look good.
Thank you for sharing the written pattern. I just need to figure out which bag to start on 1 st now. 😊
Thank you for sharing! I appreciate the video because I’ve had trouble making oval crochet shapes before. Your video is so helpful! Thank you! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Hello very pretty purse I will be making this purse .
Thank you i love that will try to do ❤❤❤
Cannot wait to start one of your projects. Thank you.
Love your book! (and this pattern)
Good morning. I made my tote and I love it. Made a small change making the top a little smaller in width from the bottom. I used J hook and bernat blanket yarn I had on hand. Thanks so much for the pattern.
Can't seem to send a picture. Sorry
Oh my word 😁 this is simply beautiful 💞 Thank you!
Love it! 😍
Tempted to go dpuble or treble after the base to finish it faster.... Making a bag for my circular yoga mat which does not roll like rectangle ones; rather folds rectangular.
Love the color
Hello from Warrenton Va. Love your content. Order my yarn and straps.
Girl you have such great creations 😊. I do not like the chenille yarn but the color scheme is awesome 😮❤
This was my first large crochet. I was so scared because I always make mistakes.
Yet trusted the process and followed the steps.
I made a rather large bag for my yoga mat. Worked well.
But my yoga bag had some zipper pockets.
Can we create pockets on the inner side of the bag please????
I kinda have an idea, but I'm a novice and don't want to struggle with mistakes.
So adorable 😊
Do you have a video for your blankets?
Nice bag. I can’t see this bag being sturdy enough since blanket yarn is so soft
Thanks! The smaller hook makes a really tight fabric. I’ve been using it to carry my crochet projects around town. So far, so good!
Can’t wait to make one of these! 😊
EXCITED to make this!
Love the simplicity of this pattern ❤ I'm just wondering if you would line the bag? I'd be concerned about stretching
@@tesscoleman8886 I did not line mine and it has not stretched at all that I can tell, even carrying a water bottle. The stitch is pretty tight with such a small hook.
@@prettypeacefulcrochet thank you. I'm looking forward to making some for friends and family 😍
Like the bag very much, but need to find a different yarn or combination of yarns, as I would want to make it from natural fibres.
Yet another super cute pattern!! I found so many bag handles in clearance sections for like a dollar so im set to make one!! Thanks again ❤
P.s. you cut yr hair!! Looks super cute❤
Thank you! I didn’t mean to get it cut so short!!
Hi, I have not crocheted in years but loved your patterns and thought I would give it a try. I followed you video (which was great) had the correct number of stitches at the end of the increases but it is coming out so much larger than yours. I figured I would try again but would appreciate any guidance as to hook size. Should I go down one or two sizes? The bag measured apprx 20-21 inches.
Thanks