cable bag in FC EasyCrochet

[Angelhair]

Hi!

Finally I can show my cabled bag which got published in the latest issue of Family Circle Easy Crochet. They also did a review of my crochet CDs woohoo.:cheer I really love a ot of the patterns in this issue. Epecially the lacy white tops. Its a shame the magazine is being discontinued. But there are supposed to be some new ones cropping up.http://hipvintagecrochet.com/personal/Alexcablebagsm.jpg

[tobybob]

Very nice purse! I like all the different stitches you worked with.

[Karen C.]

Congrats! It's a beautiful pattern and I'm contemplating git ur done!

[lindan]

I had seen a preview of the new FC Easy Crochet earlier, and when I saw a picture of your purse I knew that I just have to find this magazine. It's an awesome design! I can't wait to try it!
Linda
http://360.yahoo.com/lkn4thgr

[heart]

That's you!! WOW!! I fell in love with this when I saw it in the mag! Great work and congrats!!!! Good for you! WooHoo!!!!!

[Angelhair]

Thanks everyone for all the compliments :) I made this bag almost a year ago because I was jealous of all the cable knit bags in the posh boutiques. The people in my "knit & wine" group encouraged me to submit it to a magazine.

If you do try the pattern, all the abbreviations and instructions are confusing at first but after a few rounds you can work out how it goes by the pattern and the look of it. I do wish they included a stitch diagram though, because they are often easier to follow than instructions. Also, if you are watching your pennies, you can use Wool-Ease instead of Patons Wool.

[kimmipie42]

Wonderful job!!!!! Talent abounds within you.

[Molly]

Oh, I adore that purse!! It and the white camisole are the reasons I bought the magazine!

[lindan]

Thanks for the information about the yarn. I was wondering what kind it used. Both Wool Ease and Patons Wool are easy for me to get. I appreciate patterns that use yarns that are easy to find and in my price range.

[amdm]

You are a very talented designer. Congratulations on making such a beautiful bag.

[Mrs. Principal]

It's just beautiful! Is this issue of FC Easy Crochet still out at the stores?

[lhasaapsolady]

Very pretty, love the way the lavender ribbon sets it off.

[mizduck]

That rocks, Alex! :2rock Your bag is one of my faves in the mag, and I would love to check out the cd's as well. Congrats to you, and thanks for a great pattern!:yay

P.S. yes, Mrs. Principal. I just picked it up last week.

[yarncat]

Amazing bag,Alex!Congrats!!

[auntbubbels]

Congratulations to you - I love the bag!!! :cheer

[Starr]

I just bought that issue the other day and your purse was one of the biggest reasons that I bought it!!! I love it!

When I saw it, I did wonder if it was a design from a C'ville member! :D

Great job on it!!!

[wendyb532]

I just got my copy yesterday at walmart. The site for Patons and Bernat are way too busy to get into right now, but there are links for patterns on those sites in the magazine as well.

Wendyb532

[wendyb532]

You designed a beautiful bag. I can't wait to try making one.

Wendyb532

[monael]

Nice! It has been on my WIM list since I got the magazine. Congrats, it's a pretty design.

[laurastar0962]

i love that purse, i am trying to find the magizine here in michigan, i read someone got it at krogers so i am having my bf check today

[Pam Gillette]

Alex that bag is beautiful! Great design!

[luv2stitch]

Beautiful! I love it! Congrats on a wonderful pattern. This is one cable bag that I'm sure to make and use.

[Starr]

i love that purse, i am trying to find the magizine here in michigan, i read someone got it at krogers so i am having my bf check today

I live really not to far from you (about an hour...) and I got my copy from one of the JoAnn stores, not the little fabric one, but the big superstore one. If one carries it, you'd think that they all should.

[JoAnn]

It's just beautiful! Is this issue of FC Easy Crochet still out at the stores?

I just bought mine tonight (about 3 hrs ago!) at Target.:yes I was checking out the purse pattern about 20 min ago!:tup :heart

[kniteangel]

I bought a copy a few days ago
I Love your purse ,great pattern,and one that I would use
I can't believe they are diising the mag
it's one of the best mags i have purchased in a few years ,ALOT of really nice patterns,keep up the great work

[Riohnna]

it is gorgeous!

[Her]

Hey! That is my favourite thing in that magazine! It's so beautiful. I haven't done any cable crochet before and I'm having difficulty with it. I plan to stick to it however, because I really want to give it to my sister for her birthday. I guess that practice makes perfect, right?

[bbutton]

I'm planning to make one of those for my niece. Love it!
:cheer

[Her]

I'm actually working on the purse, but when I get to round 6 (RS) it seems like the 17 hdc's come first and then the FPtr's for the centre pattern. Everything up to this point works out for me and then it's off from this point. If anyone else is working it up - can you let me know if I'm maybe doing something wrong? :) I love how the diamonds and the pattern work up, even though I'm only round 6!

[sallenlouise]

I love the purse! And Congrats!

[**Ann**]

Ain't it grand to be famous? :devil
Next thing you know you'll have your own book! :D
Great job!
Ann

[sherryzzz]

Congrats, Alex :yay

[Danygirl]

I am in love with that bag! I have GOT to get that magazine!

[JesseCat]

I am so torn between making this bag which looks beautiful, but the pattern is difficult or the simple hobo bag....Has anyone started this yet??? I may try it tomorrow and see if I can do itl.....it sure is good looking...:manyheart

[mimicat]

Very pretty bag, congratulations Alex! :cheer

[Roli]

Thanks, Alex, for a great bag design. I got the magazine last week and this was one of the patterns I liked the most. I had no idea that you had designed it! Congratulations!

[the-crocheter]

I REALLY love your bag!!! It's a shame on me that I can't figure out where is the right place to join yarn in round 3 - clockwise or counterclock?

[Angelhair]

I REALLY love your bag!!! It's a shame on me that I can't figure out where is the right place to join yarn in round 3 - clockwise or counterclock?

Clockwise or counterclockwise depends if you are left of right handed. You have the wrong side (WS) of the work facing you for round 3. Other side to the previous row. Oddly enough I didnt have the fastening off and joining in the original pattern I sent them, go figure.

[Her]

I finished one! I will post photos soon! I lined mine :)

[needlesandpinza]

very nice! I love the mix of textures

[cl2134]

Beautiful purse! I like all the textures from the different stitches you used in your puse. :cheer :clap

[yarndiva]

I have at least 5 skeins of Wool-Ease that could be perfect for this bag!

Awesome design and thank you!! I have been thinking of designing a crochet-cabled bag myself after seeing all the pretty knit ones!

[klhcrochetgirl]

Very Very Pretty

[senoj75]

congrats on getting your pattern published. that is a very sweet bag. love the different types of stitches used.

[dniece]

Anglehair, I love the bag and the color. congrats on your published pattern :cheer
Diane

[Her]

Here is my bag:
http://her.blogware.com/2007-02-16%20005.jpg

Here is the lining:
http://her.blogware.com/2007-02-16%20004.jpg
I just used the wizard fabric because it was what I had and because my sister loves wizards. She had emailed me some knitted cabled bags and loves the ribbon so when I saw your pattern in the magazine, I immediately went out and bought the yarn, handles and ribbon. I love it. Everyone who has seen it loves it.
I gave it my own "personal touch" (translation: Many errors)

Thank you for such a beautiful bag.

[Angelhair]

I got informed of a mistake in the published pattern in round 6.

Round 6 would be: Sl st in next st, ch 2, HDC IN NEXT 16 STS , *FPtr around next post etc.

Did anyone else have problems with this row?

P.S. HER your bag looks great!

[Calitam]

Hi Angelhair! I had trouble with row 6...I actually had emailed the editor of FC Easy Crochet asking about it, and they wrote back last Monday to tell me it was correct. But...I got an email today telling me they were checking on it. So, it might be my fault you heard about it today. I actually figured it out on my own after their first response to me (I just hate being wrong...). Thanks for posting this here - it's easing my mind!

And I LOVE the purse! I was determined not to abandon it after the confusion (believe me, that's a testament to your beautiful design! This is by far the nicest crochet cable purse pattern that I've seen). Thank you so much!

[Angelhair]

Hi Tami,

I'm glad you liked the pattern. It must have been you they emailed me about! Looking at the instructions and looking at my purse it looked correct, but they started the rounds at a different place from my original pattern that I submitted is why I didnt spot the turn thing.

Does this correction sound right?
[Round 6: Sl st in next st, ch 2, HDC IN NEXT 16 STS , *FPtr around next post etc. ]

It would be so much easier with a stitch diagram. I think more magazines should use those.

~Alex

Hi Angelhair! I had trouble with row 6...I actually had emailed the editor of FC Easy Crochet asking about it, and they wrote back last Monday to tell me it was correct. But...I got an email today telling me they were checking on it. So, it might be my fault you heard about it today. I actually figured it out on my own after their first response to me (I just hate being wrong...). Thanks for posting this here - it's easing my mind!

And I LOVE the purse! I was determined not to abandon it after the confusion (believe me, that's a testament to your beautiful design! This is by far the nicest crochet cable purse pattern that I've seen). Thank you so much!

[Calitam]

:hook Yep, that's what I ended up doing and it's back on track. Thank you!!

[eurolyons]

Congratulations! I just made this bag with Sportweight Woolese in a purplish color. And I just noticed you're from Everett. I graduated high school from Mariner.

Congrats again on getting published.

[Mrs. Principal]

Picked up my copy of the magazine and can't wait to get started. This will be by far the hardest item I've attempted, but I did do the JoAnn's honeycomb purse, so I feel good about understanding that part of the bag. Thank you for the beautiful bag and for postng the corrections to row six.

[loopy1]

I realize this thread is over 6 mos old but I'm just now running across it!

Your bag is absolutely gorgeous! Can you tell me the date on the FC Easy Crochet issue or if there is somewhere else I can find the pattern? I absolutely love it! Thank you!

:manyheart :hug

[Angelhair]

Hi Jeanie,

Thanks for the compliment :)
Its in the Spring 2007 issue of FC Easy crochet. The cover has a white crochet cardigan with purple pansy border.

[amigurumicraze]

wow! I seen it in the magazine. good accomplishment!

[misssmaggie]

:yay How special it is to have your pattern published !!! :yay

[DebbyinLV]

Angelhair,
Congratulations!! I love your purse! What a great pattern!
I'm really going to miss FC Easy Crochet. I love that magazine.

[mistiaggie]

I'm glad I found this post. I am making this for my SIL for Christmas and have frogged it a zillion times. I think this time I am right with it. The diamond shapes had me messed up and I thought the initial 8 stitches marker was a bit confusing, as in where did I really start counting? Then I figured that out and I too had an issue with the one round with the pattern written backwards. Figured that one out. I think now that I have worked the kinks out it will work ok. I'm doing it in pink and will hopefully finish it up in a few days.

[sandhyasudhir]

Hello,
Absolutely gorgeous bag.:) I love the different stitches you have used. I love making bags and am always looking for some new patterns. I think I have found one and will be using for a long time.:yes I make and gift bags all the time. :cheer