How to crochet a thermal stitch bag strap/handle - TOTAL GAME CHANGER!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2023
- Today we learn how to crochet a thermal stitch bag strap. This stitch is thick and durable and resists getting stretched out. This project is suitable for an experienced beginner.
You guys!!! I am sorry for the condition of my hands! I was digging in my garden and they got stained....oops! 😢
This is soooo much faster than Tunisian crochet! I am so glad I found this video.
i was intimidated by this stitch before but you explained it so well and clearly that i understood super fast! thank you for this, i'll finally have a wearable bag instead of one with stretched out straps :')
That is wonderful to hear. I agree I wish I had known how to do thus years ago. I have many bags that have long gangly straps
I totally agree with you... I avoided this stitch but today I told myself "if this doesn't help me today, then I am going to buy straps and sew it on this beautiful bag I took soooo long to finish" 😅😂 but now I am happily crocheting my straps 😊
What I did to help myself was put clippie markers in the first or last front/back loop and very happy with the progress 😅 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏻
My thoughts exactly!!
you are a savior, this was just what a needed to finish crocheting my bag!!
Thank you for the easy to follow video it was very helpful
Thank you so much. I always worried about making bag straps❤
Thank you! I’ve seen another tutorial of this stitch and I didn’t understand it, now I do 👍🏻
GREAT VID MAMA❤
Thank you! you are a great teacher. Before you even mentioned your hands I thought, she's been in the garden!😄
Haha summer is coming around again. I need to invest in a good pair of garden gloves. But then how do we feel the plants???
Great video thanks 🎉
Thanks for watching!
Good Tutorial! Thanks
Thank you!!
This is a great stitch!! I was trying to find what I felt would be the LEAST stretchy stitch to encircle the bag, and continue without stop to be a cross-body strap. I'm making this one from 2 hexi mandalas (actually lined each hexi with an exact duplicate of single color natural color. These have, SO far, turned out incredibly durable made of #2 cotton (or cotton blend, with more cotton than acrylic). The one I use DAILY & pack to the max (12-18#) regularly, I made about 5 years ago and so far not 1 stitch has worn or come 'unhitched'. But I hadn't found a stitch that would resist the inevitible stretch that occurs after years (yes, YEARS) of abusive use! But now I have it!!!! I had never heard of this stitch, but is PERFECT!!! And I AM doubling the #2 yarn, so is stronger and expect to make a duplicate so it is lined as well!! Thank you for a well made video that is going to suit my needs so well! I am ecstatic!! I love making these bags. Very time consuming but well worth it - IF you use QUALITY materials. Brings back the early 1970s bags so many of us carried!!!
There is nothing worse than spending days working on something and then having it stretch out.
I made my strap by double threading a single crochet! It’s thick and sturdy just like the thermal stitch
Oh that is a good idea too. Like 2 held together?
Yes, by using both ends of the yarn skein as if it was one strand!@@MrsStewartCC
Oh thank you for this clear tutorial! It's so helpful. You're a great teacher ☺
Thank you for your kind comment! This is one of my favourite videos. Its such a pratical pattern.
This was very helpful, thank you!
Thanks a lot for sharing this unconventional stitch. I've seen it before, but I couldn't imagine how to make it on my own. Your teaching made it very easy to learn. Your explanations are great.
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Thank you so much! I am glad that it is understandable 🙂
@@MrsStewartCC 🌈🌿🧶💐🕊️
I have never heard of this one! You're right--this would be great for potholders. I used to make thick potholders by holding 3-4 strands of kitchen cotton and doing single crochet but it was hard on my hands. This would be sooo much easier for me, especially since my hands have gotten more painful as I've gotten older. Thank you!
I think it is doable for sure. I have made pot holders with this stitch since this video.
Thank you so much! It took me awhile to get it and it was worth it! It was a whole game changer!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I enjoyed this video plus I learned way easier! 💚💚💚
Oh i am happy to hear that. Looks tricky but really not too bad at all
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love making bags, but I dreaded making the handles. Now I can make as many bags as I want with a sturdy handle like this ❤
Thank you so much!! You're an amazing teacher
That is so kind. I hope this pattern worked for you!
Amazing video ❤
first time doing it. and i'm so excited that the strap is done. thank u 🥰
Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
Glad you like it! I think this stitch is so nice. Worth the extra effort
Thank you. This will definitely strengthen my strap & not stretchy. I could have learned this earlier. Tnx again, ❤
I appreciate your kind comment. I too wish I had learned this a long time ago lol. Off to replace weak straps!! 😁
Would this work going along a chain. For the bag handle
what a fantastic idea! Why didn't I think of this 😃
Great tutorial. I’m gunna try this out! I wish I looked for this earlier lol. Also lmao! “ living on the edge “ 😂
Me too! I have made so many bags and then the handles stretched out!
I really needed this, but how do I attach it to my bag, I’m making a star bag and don’t know how to attach the strap
great tutorial! I love your commentary and this was so helpful. I made the origami bag by viv crochets and used this to make a sturdy strap. thank you for the help!
i feel like this would also make a really good belt!
Ooo thats a good idea
I did and it's perfect!
Can i use a double crochet to be faster , i dont think it will work but maybe?? Also thanks for the pattern its really clear
I am not sure....dc will be looser though. Try it and see and let us know 😆
Is there a way to easily crochet this strap as you create the bag rather than sewing it on at the end? I love the stitch, and you are blissfully easy to follow! TIA
I think there are many options. You could just attach your yarn to the same number of stitches where you would like your handle. You could also find a d ring and a bag toggle (is that what its called??) And attach it using hardware. I also thought if you have a bag that is 2 panels, you could do a very long strap that would act as a channel between the two and continue up to be handles...i am going to give that a try next 😁
I also feel like i'm living on the edge when I don't use a stitch marker😂🤘
Haha risks
can i use this as a strap for my crochet tops?
U can I think
Very clear tutorial but…
Quick question, is it possible to do this exact same stitch while changing colors every 2 rows to make a colorful stripes effect? If so, how would you do it? (Can you make a video about it/ reply to this comment on how?)
I am not entirely sure....you could add a second colour and carry it/pick up every other row. I would not cut and add each time. I will give it a whirl and see how it works
Do you have a tutorial on how to attach the strap to a bag?
I have one planned. I just sew it on usually but i plan on making a bag with this as the base, sides and handle....
i was really struggling with making a strap for my granny square bag and i’m so glad i found your tutorial! you’re so kind and patient with explaining it, thank you so much this was so helpful!
Thank you for that comment. I am glad you found a solution
Thank u sm!! u made this sm easier for me!
Hi. Can u show how to put in bag? Thank you.
I will try to make a video about this. I usually just sew it on, but i bet there is a way to incorporate it into a design. 🙂
@@MrsStewartCC @kvargas5495 I make my bags using a total of 4 mandalas, 2 with mandala pattern & 2 made exactly to stitch numbers in original pattern in a single LIGHT color, for the lining. I stitch into 2 'discs'. Then create a band that encircles as much of the bag I want (leaving enough space NOT attached to the band as necessary in order to not stress the attached areas when reaching into bag to locate items). I begin attaching the band, initially, at least a couple of inches one way or the other from dead center bottom to relieve full weight of bag contents which would heaviest at center bottom - you wouldn't want a seam at that vulnerable spot. I then begin attaching the band to the bag at the other end of the opening space I had decided upon. And, do the same with disc #2, on the other side of the band! That also provides the depth to the bag that you would want, 3-4 cm. Just my method, discovered through trial and error!!!
@@WyomingWindy great idea! I just like this stitch. Time consuming but i find its nice for mindless tv watching.
Uhm when I did it it kept on going in circles, any idea why?
Hmm I am not sure...🤷♀️
Same thing happened to me. You have to watch your finger posture. You might not want to do it but I did it to help me out, you have to zoom in the video to watch her finger posture and from there you have to figure out what's comfortable for you. Hopefully that will help you!
Thankyou it was a good tutorial but the only problem is that my tension is a bit tight and this is sooooo f-ing 😭😭😂 time takinggg!!! But there's no choice i can't leave a bag with no straps 🙄😐 help me if you can to make it less time takingggg??
It does take time. I am not a tunsian crocheter but I have seen something similar that might take less time....i just feel that if I am going to work so hard on a bag. I want a good and sturdy handle for it. Its also nice to learn a new technique if you just want to try 🙂
For me I've found tension rings help me with my tension
It takes so much time tho😭
Yes. But sturdy
I made a belt, wider than this one and 65" long. I was amazed at how fast it was. It took me about 6 hours total. I did it over a couple of days. I found you get faster the longer you go.