A crochet felted / shrunken bag!

 When I had my craft unit this was one of my most favourite  workshops to do.

We all crocheted squares to make a bag, then against all of our instincts not too.... we threw them into a hot wash to shrink!!

So, it was time to revisit it and re-make it for a tutorial.

Of course, you can choose not to shrink your bag, you can just use the pattern to create a regular crochet bag, you might need to line it though so it doesn't stretch.  If you do choose to shrink it you will need to use 100% wool and ignore the washing instructions completely  :)

And you can make any shaped bag you like, my layout is just an example, but any bag you make in 100% wool can be shrunk.

I used Wendy 100% Aran Wool yarn  with a 6.00mm Clover Amour hook

I washed at 90 degrees with a 1400 spin.

If you fancy having a go then here is the video for you .....

Do let me know if you have a go, would love to see your funky bags!   My user name across all the Social Media platforms is Sooz in The Shed.