I loved the FBB pattern but it was simply too small for me. I need a huge, massive bag to handle all the stuff I carry, so BEHOLD!
Trying to be a model *cough*
It can also double as a hat for those chilly days.
However, I used a half double crochet for the bag instead of the herringbone half double crochet, or whatever they called it in the book, but I really can't tell the difference. I used Lion Brands' Wool Ease Think n' Quick in black (which is, BTW, a crappy chunky yarn, but its good enough) and a size N-15 hook. I also went for a strap instead of a wood/plastic handle.
Thanks for looking!
EDIT 12/28/07: Holy beavers, Batman!
I never realized how popular (for lack of better words) this thread has become and all the other immensely fat FBBs I inspired!
Thank you everyone for your comments! I haven’t check this thread in ages because I thought no one was replying to it (and college applications... all those who have gone through this process know what I'm talking about), but I thought wrong! I saw a few questions, so I’ll answer them… even though I’m a good 2 months late… but it still might help others who are trying it.
The number of skeins - So I orginally wrote 3 skeins, but as I look through the boards I keep seeing people who used 4 skeins of LionBrand's Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. So sorry for the mix-up! I know how annoying it is when you run out of yarn for a project. So use FOUR SKEINS of the yarn, not 3!!!!
“I was wondering if you think it's still feasible to make a fat bottom bag with 2 strands of yarn with such chunky yarn and using an N hook?” – SilverNimbus--Hm, using TWO strands might be a little “gnarly,” but it might work! I say try a swatch and see how it works out. It might make the bag sturdier, but also heavier.
“how did you handle the "hhdc2tog" -- herringbone half-double crochet decrease" in the pattern?” – katydidwhat--Since I ignored the Herringbone half-double crochet, I just used half-double crochet instead. I simply decreased the usual way (I can’t find a good website to show how, but it should be in the Happy hooker book).
Please tell me how many skeins of wool-ease thick n chunky this took. I'm making mine right now based on what you did with yours, and I'm more than mid-way through the 3rd skein already with a number of rows to go (plus the handle). I'm getting a little worried because it's getting really heavy. Did you notice this with yours or am I doing something wrong? - fufujuice--I could have sworn I used only 3 skeins, but perhaps I used 4. I finished with a little yarn left over. But maybe you do need 4 skeins! I’m sorry I gave an incorrect number!
The straps – The straps… I kinda just made them up as I went along. But if I remember correctly, I may have used a smaller hook (probably M) and did this:
-Ch 5 and sc for 1 row.
-On the second row, sc, but inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. You should have 7 st.
-Sc until desired legnth
-Once it's the desired legnth, dec 1 st at the beg and end of the row (you should now have 5 st)
-Sc one last row. Fasten off.
If the straps still don't come out right, keep fudging it until it does. I really was not paying attention to what I did, so I'm sorry for the confusion. But I hope this helps!!
Once again, thanks to all those who liked my project! I'm flattered that so many made their own! Good luck if you are too!
