Ophelia Talks about the Ophelia Drawstring Bag

[@OpheliaTalks]

I hope you enjoy crocheting this pattern for this cute drawstring bag. If anyone would like to buy the written pattern from my store? here is the link 👉 www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ophelia-drawstring-bag

[@snoesje95]

I made 4 of these bags, gave 2 to my friends and i use them for my tarot cards and my Dungeons and dragons dice. LOVE THE PATTERN it is so easy to follow and you explain it really clearly! thank you very much :D much love from the Netherlands

[@kirstin8823]

I have made 4 of these in the last week to use for my D&D dice and for gifts for christmas this year! :)

[@ayeshapatel5055]

I always struggle with magic circle thanks for teaching me a easier way

[@sciannamadeline2481]

Hello Maam, I just finished making my own drawstring bag as a gift for a friend.. she loves it very much. I am really thankful for your tutorial.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Most welcome 😊Well done! ❤

[@minaramezani2929]

You are fantastic . I was looking around a week to find a string bags but none of them was great as you 😍 Thank you so much A big hug from Iran ❤❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for watching Mina Ramezani ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@jomama5186]

This is the cutest of all the bags I have seen on KZbin! I cannot wait to make oodles of these !!! And thank you very much for making this available to the masses for free.

[@OpheliaTalks]

🦋You are so welcome!🧶🌈😍

[@genevaparker275]

Love it from Jamaica. Just sorting out threads to start one. The stitch is so simple and beautiful!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Good luck Geneva, enjoy!! Anja x

[@laurelgirard8475]

I 💕all the denim color yarns out now. Drops even has recycled Cotton or cotton blend in denim colors. Almost every brand has at least one denim color. Thanks!The bag is adorable.

[@annas3505]

Stitch does look beautiful and I love the color.

[@jomama5186]

I LOVE this yarn. It reminds me of candy necklaces

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching my video Joann Monkey and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@superfluff106]

Thanks for a great video. You're an excellent teacher, and that is a clever way to do a magic circle I've never seen that before. Thank you 😊

[@stellbz2347]

super cute and easy to make, I added a couple more rows on top just to even things out a little and i love it. Thankyou so much for making this tutorial.

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Anja x

[@raelneam7164]

Made this bag yesterday, thanks for the clear instructions. I’ve only ever made one granny square style blanket before and this little bag was a breeze! Lovely! What a nice pouch for a gift. ☺️

[@artiejohnson703]

I really like this stitch, it is so tight and snug. I just bought some Cream & Sugar yarn. Can’t wait to make this, thanks for a wonderful channel. You are a great teacher. Love your channel, so glad I found it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@zoilarivera8866]

Awesome tutorial…love you clear instructions. I also appreciate you explaining as you go along👍🏻. Thanks for sharing🤗

[@sciannamadeline2481]

Wow i love how u make magic circle. It's so simple. Thank u for the idea ❤️

[@OpheliaTalks]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching Scianna Madeline ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@glazedtalons]

I like this shape. I want to make it but bigger than this. I like the closed stitches! 💗

[@dianegriggs1373]

I love this pattern. So pretty. Thank you so much.

[@kaihriiadaihrii3298]

One of the best tutorials for beginners...so much in details 👍am loving it. Thanks Ophelia

[@OpheliaTalks]

You're so welcome!

[@daneckabargas6690]

"We're kinda okay but not really" me to the voices in my head

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching my video Danecka Bargas and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@jomama5186]

This thing is adorable !!! I cannot wait to make it !!! I am a total amateur with just a nostalgic loving memory of knitting with the Matriarchs of my family, long sonce past now, thats got me knitting again, so thank you so much for doing this and being such a good teacher. And making this as unintimidating as possible for people like me who at least have the enthusiasm and at best aren't the worst at this! Love and blessings, J💜

[@OpheliaTalks]

You can do it!🧶🌈🦋❤️

[@sophiadavis6981]

Made this bag today. Thanks for sharing.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching Sophia Davis ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@dobra1629]

Loved making this little bag. I added beads too.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching Dorothy Young ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@Thekintter]

The half double is also my favorite are use it a lot I think it is so pretty and it crochet crochet is up so pretty

[@gamecrusher2024]

Same here.

[@XyncGuild]

Your video instructions are always so clear, pace is perfect and this signature bag is lovely 🤩🤩

[@OpheliaTalks]

That's a very nice compliment. Thank you so much ❤

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

I have been trying to find an EASY draw string bag tutorial and i'm so glad i found this one. You made this so easy compared to some of the other ones i have looked at! thank you for this!

[@OpheliaTalks]

I have now started a group on Facebook called Ophelia Talks Crochet, come and check it out, it is only small but we are all like-minded and very friendly!! Can't wait for you to join! In the mean time, keep watching! Lots of love Anja x

[@tuktuktukextrail6934]

I enjoy working stitch and i am making more w/diff colors for my nephew. Thank you so much for thoroughly clear cut in step by step, easy to understand and easy to work. Await for more from you... Love

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Tuk Tuk Tuk extrail ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@heathermace8765]

Thank you for this pattern. I am planning to make several of these in different sizes.

[@makedas984]

I love this tutorial. It’s very clear and I like the sound of your voice. making my second bag thank you so much for posting! ❤️❤️

[@trishbresolin8212]

I made the bag last night and it turned out super cute!

[@perennialgypsy6491]

Love this tutorial soo much lol I’ve made 3 different sizes💖Thank you for all your amazing content💖

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome, keep crocheting! Anja x

[@pennygreenfield8418]

What a lovely project, it is so pretty. Love the yarn. I must give this a go. Thanks so much ☺xx

[@OpheliaTalks]

Have fun! Thank you for watching Penny Greenfield ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@marynadler9152]

Excellent tutorial!!! Thank you so very much! I need a teacher like you. Very easy to understand and a beautiful project.

[@moonwizz]

Ty ophelia what a lovely bag. Ty for great tutorial. X

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for watching Moon Wizz ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@moonwizz]

@@OpheliaTalks ty. Anja xx

[@christinahellensenah4503]

Hi Ophelia, thanks for this patterns. I love 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💝💝💝

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! That's such a cute bag. Thank you for watching Cristina Sena ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@mangot589]

I REALLY like your pause the video feature! Thank you.

[@meteorhatesyou]

i made a little rock bag!! i didnt follow the tuttorial exactly how it was supposed to be followed but i think that doing that made my rock bag a little bit original :D

[@muddywaters538]

Ok, this will be my next project. I would love to learn how to make this bag. Thank you!

[@OpheliaTalks]

You can do it! Anja x

[@Floridamom9238]

It is beautiful. I will make it for my granddaughter. BTW, I love your accent. Thank you for sharing.

[@lawandawilliams2797]

Happy to have found your youtube channel. Watched your stampin up videos and love your tutorials. I was actually searching for a sewing project and came across your video. I also love to crochet and this little bag is so cute I will be making this one soon. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ingridploeg5373]

Ik heb er al zoveel van gemaakt en gebruik ze voor mijn kleurknijpers

[@margitrees512]

I love the bag and your explanations are so clear.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks so much Margit, I hope you are keeping an eye out for the Advent calendar starting on Saturday 1 December? It is very exciting, I have been filming and designing a lot the last few days, I hope you will enjoy it! Keep watching! xxx

[@cozettewendemu7007]

Great camera work and clear explanation. Thanks for sharing.

[@samyang6306]

Wow! Its so pretty and ur stitches are so smooth. The colors looks delicious too!

[@FlutePlayer777]

You explain so well. Can you please show where you place your stitch marker for those of us that are new to this.

[@GluttonyBiscuits]

I noticed that whenever I try and start my magic circle, I won't be able to pull the hole tightly. The yarn just gets stuck in the knot. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong as I followed your instructions, and you gave perfectly clear ones as well.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Try again. There is a tutorial on my channel that explains the magic circle in close up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2XXlGuYpdhri6c Hope this helps

[@patriciawalden5577]

I followed this pattern for my daughter. She wants a D&D dice bag for her gaming group. Thank you

[@robertagonzales888]

My sister in law told me she always wanted a drawstring bag and I have never made one so I found your video and so I made her a small Ophelia bag with beads well my cousin saw it and now I've made 2 well I want to say thank you for this video and also the video of how to do the flat round even though I know I always want to make sure I'm doing it right because I want to try to make my own bag of different types for gifts also

[@lindareichardt846]

My granddaughter comes up to me and says, gramma can you make me a purse please? I said of course, but she says can you make it with pull strings. I found your amazing drawstring bag (love it) I made one in pink my granddaughter LOVES IT! Now she would like one for her dolls Oh boy I shaid I will try. I love your projects. Thank you.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you so much for telling me this story! Adorable!! ! I really like reading all the comments and I thank you for taking time to watch and write me a comment. I so appreciate it! Keep watching! Anja xxx

[@mangot589]

I hope it’s at least a bigger doll 😂. My granddaughter does the same thing. Good luck!🙃

[@melanieroberts6666]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful bag I just loved your tutorial it was really awesome you are such a wonderful teacher and your pattern is gorgeous thank you so very much

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks so much for watching my video, I really appreciate your comment!. Keep watching! xxx

[@CoriJOGFury]

Thank you for this easy tutorial. I made the base circle a little larger with hopes of keeping my Caron Big cakes in check. Even though I totally messed up the counts and stitches :), the pattern is so forgiving it's totally not noticeable. The drawstring cinches up wonderfully to corral those cakes that completely fall apart a third of the way in.

[@OpheliaTalks]

That must look great!! Thanks for watching! xxx

[@normaharne5659]

This is a REALLY CUTE bag! Thank you for sharing! ♡♡

[@amandacrown7307]

thank you for sharing so easy to follow looking forward to making a couple to keep my items in thanks again

[@gamecrusher2024]

I love your Tutorials! I have been Crocheting for 30 years, now. However, I always look to you, for new ideas. GREAT JOB!

[@ShaRea41]

Hi. Love your bag 👍. Thinking to make one for my niece. Can u give details on material u used? Because here we don't have the same crochet thread brand showed. Thank you. Coming from other part of the world 🇲🇾.

[@julieslatton8714]

Thank you 😊 great gift bags.

[@daneckabargas6690]

"And you should have 30 half double crochets" ....*counts* ...wtf 27?? *grumbles, unravels and tries again* "...30 half double crochets" ...*counts*... wtf how did I get 26 this time????

[@fabcat9372]

I ended up with 36 hdc and i realized im an idiot doing 2 half double crochet instead two and then one 😂

[@tiggeroo1798]

These are so pretty .. eat instructions to follow.. my only question is how do I make them so the holes are tighter. I used peaches and cream cotton 8-4 but I still have holes... Please help... Should I maybe use, cotton 8-8??

[@OpheliaTalks]

Hi Tiggeroo, yes, I'd suggest you either use a smaller hook, or a thicker yarn, either way you should get a denser fabric, thank you for watching, Anja x

[@rebeccahowie7234]

This is so pretty!!! I love the colored yarn!!! I’m a new subscriber!!!

[@xitlalitucker3293]

I’m going to make this for my mom I hope she will like it thank you for the clear instructions for the magic circle I could never figure out why every time I pull the string it gets stuck in a knot any tips on how to fix that

[@theveganhippie2730]

Found you last week and I just love your channel. I want to make everything I see. I am currently working this bag and it's so easy. I just happened to have the denim color too. It's so cute.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks so much for your comment, my daughter is vegan too! I hope you are keeping an eye out for the Advent calendar starting on Saturday 1 December? It is very exciting, I have been filming and designing a lot the last few days, I hope you will enjoy it! Keep watching! xxx

[@theveganhippie2730]

@@OpheliaTalks Fantastic. I made another one lime green with a turquoise draw string. I will patiently wait for your new videos.

[@bumblewyn]

Something I accidentally did but actually like the look of a lot is doing the bottom with looser stitches and then doing the final ring with tighter stitches on a slightly smaller needle. It makes the edges curl up naturally and gives the bag a rounded look :D (Then skip the 'corner' row and move straight onto the sides.)

[@faridabohra7355]

Could you tell which corner row are you referring to?

[@bumblewyn]

@@faridabohra7355 I don't know the technical term, but the row where you transition from doing the bottom to doing the side, by only go through half the stitch (one loop instead of two) that makes it have an angle. Does that make sense?

[@faridabohra7355]

Yess that totally makes sense! Thankyou so much

[@melindanovianna6054]

You have a clear explanation. I am greatful finding your channel! 😀😀 sending from Indonesia 😄

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching! I am glad you are liking my videos! xxx

[@marybethtanner1159]

Ty ty I am so happy to try this

[@OpheliaTalks]

Hope you enjoy Mary Beth, Anja x

[@irmapena4923]

I have to make this cute bag!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@smilely771]

Thank you very much, I’ve just started crocheting again and came across your channel. New sub 🙂💕🇨🇦 I want to make this for my granddaughter for a makeup bag . Do you think it’s big enough for that ? If not, what would I do to make it a bit larger ?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for subbing! If you want to make it bigger you will have to do more rounds in the base. Try this one first and see how you get on. Please join our Facebook group as well, where we all help each other with the tutorials from this channel. facebook.com/groups/opheliatalkscrochet. Have fun. Anja 😘

[@jomama5186]

This is ADORABLE !!!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching my video Joann Monkey and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@luvtocraft]

Very cute!!! 😍

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you! 😊

[@beenadebarr3835]

It's beautiful

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for watching Beena Debarr ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@ariennemorissette6226]

Beautiful bag! I’m just wondering, how would I make it in a smaller size? Would the pattern still work if I did 5 rounds on the bottom instead of 6? Thanks for your help!

[@mimiandzuri]

I think you just use smaller yarn? Maybe it’ll work?

[@thryssinstitches9655]

On the row where you're going into the top loop to start building the sides of the bag. At the end, you've done all your hdc in each st. Are you going into the "V" of the chain or of the first hdc?

[@thryssinstitches9655]

@@KathyDouglass I figured it out but thank you so very much

[@CaleyJS]

I always seem to end up with a raised "ridge" where I slip stitch at the end. What am I doing wrong?

[@MusicKrazyTH]

Came across this and now I'm busy making it! I have to admit that I had to rewatch a couple times lol

[@Aryform]

This video was really helpful. I love your projects.

[@debbiehowery4870]

I think I will be making this purse for my Sister in Law, in fall colors, but I'd like to make it a bit wider at the base, by maybe 2 more rounds. Need some guidance as to pattern to use for those 2 rounds?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Hi Debbie, for the next 2 rows you just need to follow the same pattern using one extra stitch each time between the increasing, this will make the rounds grow. Hope that helps, Anja x

[@falakrahim.7182]

My yarn is thicker and hook is bigger too. Can I stop at 50 V's like 50 stitches if I don't want it to be very big?

[@DevonKaren]

I love this little bag, so 'you' Anja, thank you xxx

[@TheNina6584]

Karen Snell Isi

[@LeslieP62442]

hi this is my second time making this bag and im noticing when i start working on the V cluster rows my last hole in the round is always bigger than the others. any advice how to fix this?

[@sweetwingstudio]

Hi Anja! As soon as I saw your tutorial I knew I had to make one of these adorable bags. I enjoyed it so much and will definitely make more in the future. They are so easy and cute. Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

[@jaezeejl]

I’m going to make this for my granddaughter.. thank you for sharing

[@alishanasir3539]

Good luck did she like it

[@shellypoles]

Hello thank you for this tutorial. If I wanted to make the bag bigger what kind of multiples of stitches per round would i want to begin the top part of the bag, or does it matter? In other words could I just do one extra rounds of the bottom and be ok to begin the top portion of the bag? thank you

[@OpheliaTalks]

Yes, absolutely. Thank you for watching Shelly Elle ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@naliniuk8268]

Wonderful😊😊do you have a written pattern please?

[@christinadelrio9011]

Oh ago long my aunt she help my was teen young learning good to fix ... Year later my grow up learning good at fix ..😗😗😗😗

[@amp671]

Hi, I tried following this but the hole at the beginning will not open or tighten. Am I doing something wrong?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Try to redo your magic circle using this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nonYZ5uuedpgbbM Thank you for watching Allison Papp ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@melissapennell5925]

I have made 5 bags and keep having the same problem every time. The holes get bigger on every row I start. I've pulled it tight as it will go and it doesn't help. Please help. I really wanted to make these for gifts.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for watching Melissa Pennell ! Anja xxx 💕🌈 Are you already a member of our Facebook group? Please ask to join OPHELIA TALKS CROCHET. You can show us a photo and we are able to help you. The group is set up for that. Thank you.

[@tanyalakin7379]

I would love a chance to win the hiya hiya hooks. Ive made several of these bags and I absolutely love it

[@yara-nd5ky]

i have hard time trying to figure it out, the instructions aren't very clear the shape turns out fine but i keep getting the sts count wrong no matter how much i try to follow its so weird

[@amberruelas2813]

I'm having trouble with the magic circle. When I pull the string all that happens is my slipknot gets tighter and the circle doesn't close. Any idea what I could be doing wrong here? Thank you!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Amber Ruelas are you placing your stitches over the bit with the two strands ?

[@margitrees512]

Thank you I will.

[@theblazeneko9755]

I have a question. The smaller you want the bag do you make your base smaller?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Hello Brandi, yes that's exactly what you do, Anja x

[@bagelbites793]

I’m going to use this method for a Furby bag

[@MissIsilme]

Great video! I've just finished this little bag and it's adorable :)

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks so much, I am glad you like the bag!! I hope you are keeping an eye out for the Advent calendar starting on Saturday 1 December? It is very exciting, I have been filming and designing a lot the last few days, I hope you will enjoy it! Keep watching! xxx

[@MissIsilme]

I will check it out for sure!

[@falakrahim.7182]

What if my circle starts to get curved? Its not staying straight but getting above the ground.. is it cool?

[@OpheliaTalks]

are you doing the correct increases? Thanks for watching my video Falak Rahim. and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@falakrahim.7182]

@@OpheliaTalks i was trying to do double after each round ( 10-20-40 etc) but I guess its wrong so I opened it and starting it all over again. Thankyou for replying!

[@gachawolfy3702]

It was very beautiful

[@felishiakat]

following your instructions and counting and double checking I always get more than 50 on round 5. if I have omit a stitch to get 50 I will do so, but I followed along exactly. still a nice tutorial though

[@Natmaric]

Thank you so much I just finished it it took me quite some time its only my.second projet but your explanations are great!

[@lillianlang5405]

Hi, thank you for the video it is great. I just made the bag and I love it. I saw a " how to " make the drawstring a few days ago and I can't find it again. Help please. Thank you Ophelia. Lilly.

[@lebahmadu81]

thank you❤️

[@heatherpowers3665]

Could this be made with silk yarn?