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How to crochet a handle to a bag

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In this DROPS video we show how you crochet the handle on the beautiful Carry All bag in DROPS 139-11, but it can also be used in other bags. Crochet in the round with sc's without ending the round with 1 sl st. Ch 5 and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. Work 1 sc in every ch = 5 sc. After last sc on 1st round, work 1 sc in next sc, then work in the round with 1 sc in every sc. This bag is made in DROPS Lin and DROPS Cotton Viscose, in the video we crochet with DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.

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DROPS 139-11

DROPS 139-11
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Country flag Véronique Péan wrote:

Superbe anse que je crochète en coton et n°5 pour réaliser les anses d'un sac , merci. cependant, comment faut il faire pour arrêter l'anse ? cdlt

04.05.2020 - 15:22

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Péan, dans le modèle du sac présenté, elles sont juste terminées en rentrant les fils. Vous pouvez coudre les extrémités à plat ou bien en rond en passant un fil dans les mailles de la chaînette de base et dans celle du dernier rang, au choix. Bon crochet!

05.05.2020 - 11:43

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