Easy Tote Bags (Sewing Project For Beginners)

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Hi there, I made two tote bags using cute cat-printed home decor fabrics. These tote bags are easy and fast to make, a perfect sewing project for beginner sewists. The final size is approximately 34 cm long x 34 cm wide and 9 cm deep. The size is enough to carry books or shopping stuff. The process started with cutting the fabric,  - The tote bag's body: 42 cm long x 38 cm wide (on fold). - Handle: 62 cm long x 8 cm wide (2x). - Bias tape band 4 cm wide. Fold the fabric right sides together and sew both sides. And then, clip and sew the bias tape band to secure the fabric (to avoid fraying). Cut the corners, 3 cm x 3cm square, after the seam allowance. Sew the corner and secure it with bias tape band ( both sides). Here is the look after I sew the corners. I work on the handles by folding them in half and then clip the seam allowance 1 cm inside. Fold the seam allowance 1 cm inside and fold the fabr...
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Hand Knit Bobble Hat

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I have been very enthusiastic with knitting lately and so glad I managed to finish my first bobble hat right on time when the weather is getting cold :)
I found a free pattern and tutorial from Mollie Makes - Bobble Hat and it was easy to follow. The original hat is lovely, it comes with smaller width 2x2 ribbing and continue with stockinette stitch.
As I am learning new stitches and eager to try, I added different type of stitches for the body that I found in Creative Knitting magazine autumn 2015.

Materials:
  • I used 150 yards of  Zarone - Filatura Di Crosa Italia - pure wool blend in shade 37. 
  • Circular needle 7 mm - 40 cm
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissor

Knitting process started from cast on 56 sts and join the round, continue with 2x2 ribbing, k2-p2 until the stitches measure 2.5".
After that, I did stockinette stitches 5 rounds, then added k1,p1 in one round and p1,k1 in another round. 
Back again to stockinette stitches 5 rounds and follow the same manner until the hat measure 9" from the beginning.
Then shape the crown until my hat measure 10" from the beginning, cast off, tighten the end and sew the pom-pom as Mollie did :)

That's it! Easy to make and I finished my hat in two days :)





Happy crafting and stay warm!

Hana

Comments

  1. FröbelinaJanuary 15, 2016 at 1:55 AM

    Great hat! :) Looks nice on you!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 15, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    What a nice bobble hat and you look wonderful with it.
    LG Carolin

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  3. Sew, Jean MargaretJanuary 15, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    You are progressing very well with your knitting Hana. I wish I could knit. Your hat is adorable and suits you beautifully.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:06 AM

      Thank you Jean. I am still learning to knit and I think it is easier than sewing :)

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  4. MargoJanuary 15, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    Oh so cute Hana! I've learned that knitting doesn't have to be complicated to look great. This color looks great on you too!

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:09 AM

      Thank you sweet lady. I love your latest hat and you did a lovely work in it :)

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]January 15, 2016 at 10:10 PM

    Love your bobbie hat , perfect color and looks so cute on you.
    I never learned to knit...Wish I had..

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:10 AM

      Thank you for lovely words Judy. You can start anytime, no secret in knitting - just knit and purl stitches :)

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  6. LisaJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:30 PM

    What a cute hat! Perfect color! :)

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  7. CarolynJanuary 15, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    Gorgeous! The colour is great on you too :)

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:13 AM

      Thank you Carolyn. Hope I can make more beanies like you :)

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  8. MaryJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:30 PM

    Perfect!!

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  9. Sarah LizJanuary 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    That's so lovely - it must be a good feeling to be mastering knitting - you have wanted to master knitting for ages.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJanuary 17, 2016 at 10:37 AM

      Finally Sarah Liz, knitting is easier than I thought :) Thank you for lovely words. xx

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  10. The Winter~QueenJanuary 23, 2016 at 5:29 AM

    So cute!I wish I had the patience to knit! x

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  11. The Sewing CPAFebruary 13, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    Hana, you are so great at knitting. That's something I'd love to learn one day. Your hat looks great.

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