Granny sq tote bag - NOW LINED!!

[crochetrae]

I'm not fond of granny squares, but this little bag really caught my eye. It's from a "Quick & Easy Crochet" book from 1987. It's made using #10 cotton thread with an 8 hook.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/th_100_FUJI-DSCF1561_DSCF1561.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/100_FUJI-DSCF1561_DSCF1561.jpg)
It's just 13 squares sc'd together. What makes it look different is the ridge made by the sc rows rather than stitching the squares together flat. I really like the look of it. I didn't plan to line it. Do you think I should?

I ADDED A LINING. SURE DOES MAKE IT POP!!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/th_100_FUJI-DSCF1578_DSCF1578.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/100_FUJI-DSCF1578_DSCF1578.jpg)

[RecycleCindy]

It's looks wonderful. I love the granny stitch and use it in many of my recycled projects. Your bag is very unique in that it takes a different look at the top with the angled squares Very nice!!

[Hooked]

It's very nice! I think you should line it, just because the lining helps give the bag structure. It might stretch out of shape otherwise. You could go with black or something contrasting to show off the stitching.

[misssmaggie]

I like the unique look...so cute !!! Thanks for sharing!

[blackpurl]

how cute!!! I agree about lining it to help hold the shape.

[Lil Nana]

Love it!! I started to say 'no' to lining it, but have to agree with Hooked, lining would keep it from stretching. I'd use a contrasting color to show off the design. It's very unique.

Great job!!

[cshort]

That is very pretty!

[Hooked]

The more I look at it the more I love that design. The grannies are turned so that their points are up and down, right? I've seen a similar design in yarn. I would never have thought about doing it in thread.

[Krakovianka]

That is *very* cute...I'm going to try a version of my own--it should work with any square, and it's a clever twist on the construction. Your bag is beautiful!

[olive]

Gorgeous! I'd line it in a bright funky color like hot pink to show off the detail

[Tampa Doll]

Very elegant. I love the use of the black thread.:hook

[Katchkan]

That is a lovely bag. I think I would line it though if it was mine.

[magiccrochetfan]

Very nice. I like the way the squares wrap around.

[Granny Square]

That is beautiful! And so unusual, the designer really thought outside the box on that one, so to speak ;-)

I vote for a lining too, I think it would help to show off the pattern.

[tralee]

That's a very interesting design. Thank you for sharing your pic. I'm sure you could do alot of variations with that as well.

[crochetrae]

Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions. I guess majority rules and I will attempt to line it. Thank you!

[oliveoil]

What a beautiful looking bag!! Love the squares!! I myself would line it. I agree with "Olive"--lining it with hot pink or even lime green, with black, the list is endless. Would like to see a picture of it after you have lined it!! Great job!!:hook

[crochetluvknot]

great job

[Shebop]

I love it!

[ginamaria73]

yeah-this is a great bag-i never thought to do one in thread.

[WendyLee]

Very cute bag. Are you going to line it?

[sleevelessinsu]

love it! Good job, unique pattern.

[trinichiqn]

That is really beautiful

[Shell]

i think it looks really cool! i don't much like granny squares myself but this looks nothing like them