Summer bag
Original pattern from http://www.jellina-creations.nl/2/post/2012/04/een-beetje-zomer-met-dit-sombere-weer.html
I have been given permission to translate the pattern into English for you
Tools needed
3.5mm hook
3 skeins of Lion brand cotton ease yarn ( normal worsted works up the same )
fabric to match colour scheme of your bag
yarn needle
African flower instructions can be found here
http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/african-flower-hexagon-crochet-tutorial.html
leave off the last round
for this bag you need 18 motifs follow the instructions from above link
then join them together so they match the picture below
once joined you need to sew up the 2 long sides like the picture below
once all sew together you can add the lining
to make the handle you need to chain 125 turn sc in each ch across
change colour at the end of each row and repeat each row till u have 10 rows finish off and line.
sew the handles on
the original pattern can also be found on the link below
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-bag-3
tips for sewing the motifs together
personally i just Wip stitch mine together with a needle and yarn or there is a alternative that can be found here
http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/african-flower-hexagon-join-as-you-go.html
