School bookbag/backpack

[RedFuzzyDice]

Hello everyone! I have been lurking around Crochetville for quite some time now. :blush I am new to crochet and I am looking for a pattern to make a backpack for my boys for school (they are 8 - twins). Something big enough to carry their books folder and lunch box. Everything I have found is for something like a purse and i am not good enough to figure out how to make it bigger. Thank you for your help. :D

[Empress Busy Bee]

This might do:

http://www.susannawinter.net/knitting/backpack.html

[Ladycrochat]

I did find this backpack, but I think it is too girly for boys...maybe you could modify it, or decorate it with some boyish applaques or fridgie patterns......
http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=8&gps=129_8_1034_608&f=22&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.crochetmagazine.com/free_patterns/pages/fp_sept04.html (http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=8&gps=129_8_1034_608&f=22&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.crochetmagazine.com/free_patterns/pages/fp_sept04.html)

This one looks like it can easily be made a little bigger......
http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat73.htm

perhaps this one?
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_other/article/0,2025,DIY_14142_5010541,00.html

[misssmaggie]

http://www.angelscrochet.com/patterns/toybackpackpat.php


Go to...
http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=337
third row...first pattern...Hobo Backpack.


This one looks sturdy and is made with nylon so it won't be as "stretchy"...
http://clutteringmycouch.wordpress.com/pattern-nylon-backpack/

[paperflowers]

This one is made of nylon cord. You can find it at the hardware store or the camping section at Wal-Mart.

http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=352

[RedFuzzyDice]

Ladies you ROCK!!!!!!!!!! :yay I usually design my own patterns, but this time I was having some serious crocheter's block. You have given me some wonderful patterns to work with and with two to make I can have a little diversity. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :manyheart :hug

[Terry Rindal Jr]

RedFuzzyDice,
Back in '95 I made a messenger bag from Jute. It was all SC. You make a rectangle of 30" x 15" (I think My daughters are using it and I don't have it to measure right now), then you measure 2/3 and start the side pieces. When it is finished you have a durible item that will last. The pattern will work for a Rucksack or book bag if you alter the dimensions. The Shoulder strap I attached to the sides and the top was the flap portion of the folded rectangle that made the front, back, and bottom.

I hope this was helpful.
Terry

[RedFuzzyDice]

That is very helpful. I think I am going to make one for myself. (I carry around way-too-much stuff :blush) Ooooo I think I have some jute...hmmmm, now if I could only remember where....:think
Thanks again!!:hug