Ophelia Talks about the Ophelia Drawstring Bag

Ophelia Talks16 minutes read

Anya creates a "Ophelia Bag" using a whole roll of Sugar and Cream denim yarn, featuring a luxurious starburst stitch pattern and ample space inside, ideal for single-ball projects. The bag is designed with a circular base of V's that increase in rounds, transitioning to decorative sides with V-stitch clusters and large holes for the drawstring, making for an easy open and close design.

Insights

  • Anya is crafting a drawstring bag named the "Ophelia Bag" using a full roll of Sugar and Cream denim yarn in the "blue jeans" color, employing a 3.5 hook size to create a luxurious starburst stitch design with ample space inside.
  • The project progresses from a circular base with ten V's to 60 V's on the sides, enhanced by V-stitch clusters to form decorative patterns and accommodate a drawstring with larger holes, showcasing a meticulous and intricate crocheting technique suitable for single-ball projects.

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Recent questions

  • What is the yarn type used for the drawstring bag?

    Denim yarn

  • How is the drawstring bag opened and closed?

    With a drawstring

  • What stitch pattern is used for the drawstring bag?

    Starburst stitch

  • How is the drawstring bag's base constructed?

    With a Magic Circle and half double crochets

  • What is the final step in completing the drawstring bag?

    Making the drawstring

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Summary

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"Ophelia Bag: Crocheted Drawstring Project Tutorial"

  • Anya is making a drawstring bag using a whole roll of Sugar and Cream denim yarn in the color "blue jeans" with a hook size of 3.5.
  • The project is ideal for using one ball of yarn, leaving a little leftover, making it perfect for single-ball projects.
  • The stitch used gives a luxurious finish resembling a starburst, creating a large drawstring bag.
  • The drawstring bag design allows for easy opening and closing, with ample space inside.
  • Anya names the bag the "Ophelia Bag," intending it to be her signature project.
  • She starts the project with a Magic Circle and proceeds with half double crochets to create a circular base with ten V's.
  • Each round doubles the V's, progressing from 10 to 20, 30, 40, 50, and finally 60 V's.
  • After completing the base, she transitions to creating the sides with half double crochet stitches.
  • The sides are further enhanced with V-stitch clusters made with half double crochets, creating a decorative pattern.
  • To accommodate the drawstring, a row of V-stitch clusters made with double crochets is added, providing larger holes for the drawstring insertion.

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Creating drawstring holes with V stitch clusters.

  • Complete two rows of V stitch clusters with half double crochets, creating holes for the drawstring to be threaded through. Finish with a slip stitch, cut off the cotton, weave in the ends, and prepare for making the drawstring in the next video.
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