Easy Crochet Bag for Beginners - Crochet a Purse with Raffia

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The Reel Deal Summer Bag is an easy crochet bag for beginners and is the perfect straw bag for summer. Raffia paper ribbon is used to crochet this crochet bag design. The bag is worked in the round in two pieces with a join as you go gusset. The crochet bag handle uses the Romanian Cord technique for a strong and unique crochet strap.
DIFFICULTY: EASY
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YARN
Raffia Ribbon- Kraft Matte Paper Ribbon - 218 yds - Folded ribbon width: 1/4 inch; unfolded ribbon width: 1.5 inch
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12 sts and 4.5 rows equal to 4" in dc
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[@lisjvv]

I love your tutorial so much, how you are explaining everything so well but not too detailed, how you are conscious of yarn usage, how you say we need to take breaks with raffia... Your tutorial is one of the best on KZbin! I finished the bag today. I sew the other circle instead of sl st and i Will purchase leather bag handles instead. Thank you so much for this video!

[@SunshineSmiles189]

Omg omg omg!! I’m making this next! You seriously have such great taste! Everything is practical and modern. This is BY FAR my favorite crochet channel. Keep up the amazing content!

[@mjsoffthehook]

Thanks so much 💕

[@belleboucles3646]

Absolutely love this. Just a thought before using the paper yarn, you can run a cloth along the strand to make it more plyable. ❤

[@ednafelix3831]

Wow! Excellent job on explaining this pattern. Love love love this bag! Can’t wait to get started. Thanks !

[@alisongomes684]

What a beautiful bag…I have so many things I want to make

[@arezfarhang3405]

Thank youu thank youu soo sooo much we really needed it i have seen some turkish vudeos but i couldnt make one but you did this and i will have many many projects like this thank you again and again

[@drswirlycrocker]

such aa cute summer bag

[@judylou2099]

Happy to see you have CC on your video. Helpful, as I am hearing impaired.

[@noarami5761]

Gracias amiga tus explicaciones son excelentes

[@user-od5hr3up6g]

ASMR IS SOOO GOOD ON THIS VID!!

[@narellelemans7176]

Absolutely outstanding - love it ❤

[@mjsoffthehook]

Thanks!

[@leesakrall6592]

Now I have to buy some raffia!

[@TheMsAjr]

I was just going to make this. Thanks for the video.

[@mjsoffthehook]

Hope you enjoy

[@candycoatedreams]

I am going to make this is macrame. So excited! I hope it turns out

[@pilarcollazos9495]

Quedo lindisimo el bolso,tus explicaciones son geniales.Gracias por tan buenos tutoriales. Un saludo de una Colombiana desde Houston 🥰

[@mjsoffthehook]

Thank you!

[@gillcook5771]

Love this x

[@monikak7865]

This bag is beautiful. I've already made mine. Thank you! Greetings from Poland :)

[@amberwitcombe3973]

Can I ask is this bag strong enough to hold some weight ? Thanks

[@virginiaorozco23]

Working on it now. Wow raffia is a lil difficult to work with! Just like you said. I’ll wait for my furls hook to finish it lol.

[@user-cn8ok3kd9o]

Super

[@EugeniaAndreea]

Woooow❤

[@krisjensen7170]

I am using woven raffia and 5mm hook . Difficult to work with but i am determined!

[@susannadonato9898]

Just love the pattern! Thank you for sharing. Can you tell me how much of the raffia ribbon to purchase for one bag, thank you.

[@zipizitronenbaum8585]

great instructions, thank you. Is this a natural raffia, or a paper raffia?

[@anastasiya8314]

What is your nail polish color? I keep seeing your videos and pictures on Pinterest and I keep falling in love with that color. I need it!

[@noarami5761]

Te Doy gracias Señor porque tu bendises mis manos para hacer tu voluntad

[@tracycaldwell7679]

Would the ribbon yarn be ok instead of raffia.i love my steel hook.i could only get 7.0mm.completely sold out

[@krisjensen7170]

Of the hooks you recommended. 1 is sold out and the other says “page not found”. Can you recommend any others for working with raffia?

[@cheryleschick9754]

Love your sweater do u have a vidio on that pattern

[@mjsoffthehook]

It’s on my channel now 💗

[@user-hw5uk8gw8c]

I cannot get the strap stitch lol mine looks so

[@halaelmasry6463]

Can i use jute for this bag.

[@loopsandtanglescrochet]

I love your white sweater! Is there a pattern for that? Can’t wait to try the bag.

[@mjsoffthehook]

Coming up next on my channel!

[@user-ko4rg1sx3i]

Φαίνεται υπέροχη!!! Πρέπει να βάλω φοδρα στο εσωτερικό της τσάντας?

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

I think a lining is a great idea, especially to keep smaller items from falling out. Alternatively, one could make sure to put smaller items into small bags before putting it in the purse, which can help with organizing, and easily finding things inside of the purse.

[@bevm1938]

Love it but would it be ok in wet weather or would it need waterproofing spray

[@mjsoffthehook]

You could spray it for extra protection. I wet mine to see what would happen and it was fine.

[@traceyjenkins6899]

Hello MJ, I really like the bag. My question is Do you have a pattern or tutorial for the sweater you are wearing?.

[@mjsoffthehook]

Thank you! It’s coming to my channel next!

[@traceyjenkins6899]

Yay Thank you

[@af2313]

Oh boy, you weren’t playing when you said raffia is difficult to work with! I’m half way through and I need a break, my hands are so sore!!

[@robinbonner9609]

Can Lion brand rewind tape work with this purse and if so would I double the yarn

[@maureencunningham2317]

I used the Lion Brand re-wind in a pattern that called for Raffia and it came out great.

[@amberwitcombe3973]

Love this! Can I ask, will it hold the weight ? Or is it more of a bag that will just hold light stuff ?

[@hebam.3318]

if you add lining im sure it can hold heavier stuff

[@amberwitcombe3973]

@@hebam.3318 Thankyou, it’s in my to do list.

[@lisaellia7642]

Can you use T-shirt yarn for this? Would the pattern be the same?

[@mjsoffthehook]

You would have to experiment and see what you think!

[@maithileek]

Hi, can this be done using acrylic yarn weight 4? Thanks

[@mjsoffthehook]

You could try it and see what you think. Gauge isn't that important with this pattern, you'll just get a smaller bag. If the worsted weight is on the light side I would double it up to get closer to the size I made.

[@maithileek]

Ok, will definitely try with acrylic yarn. Will post a photo once done. Thanks so much for your reply!

[@lalathebenificent1335]

I really like it! However, personally, I know I would hate working with that raffia.

[@mjsoffthehook]

🤣 I had soooo many people want this! You can easily sub for 2 strands of cotton if you refuse to use raffia

[@sararoostermakes]

I’m going to try it with jute twine! It’s a stunning pattern!!

[@lalathebenificent1335]

@@sararoostermakes I have jute twine. I don't know if that would be easier to work with, tho. What do u think?

[@sararoostermakes]

@@lalathebenificent1335 I don’t know if it’ll be easier, but I think I will like the final result a bit better.

[@ang3432]

@@sararoostermakes did you try it with the twine?

[@evamercado730]

Can I do this pattern with regular yarn?

[@candycoatedreams]

It's your project you can use your creativity any way you wish. But with standard yarn the bag won't look like this. It won't be structured. But I'm sure it would be cute!

[@mikeyjordan987]

Does it break easy?

[@handmadebyaisha4759]

No

[@jazziwaheid2495]

I tried to make with regular thick yarn 🧶 but unfortunately the circles did not turn flat 😢,I think i need to change the adding,thank u so much for the tutorial ❤

[@deborahnay8736]

You go to fast for beginners

[@mjsoffthehook]

This video assumes you already know basic stitches. If you need to learn the basics, I go through everything in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnTPcqtpn9h2fM0

[@StitchesbySharonH]

You can also adjust the speed of the tutorial to slow it down and see better, although it does effect the verbal instructions. If you’re on your phone, click on the three dots at the top right and then click on playback speed to slow it down as much as you need. I hope this helps! 😊