Bags and Backpacks

Bags and Backpacks
Gifted by: Leisure Arts
www.leisurearts.com
Reviewed by Elena Hunt for AllFreeCrochet.com
 

Bags and Backpacks is an amazing pattern collection!  If you are looking for your next bag or backpack why not make one of these crocheted masterpieces?  This 48-page booklet has 8 beautiful patterns to choose from including cell phone covers, tablet covers, bags and backpacks. Each pattern has an Aran/Celtic stitch pattern that will give you show stopping project!!  7 of the patterns are rated intermediate, but with some time and patience an experienced beginner will be able to make these projects.  The patterns are well written and have diagrams as needed.  As a bonus there are online video tutorials available for many of the stitching techniques!   
 

Not only are these projects beautiful, they are the perfect accessory to carry all of your daily Items.  If you have girls in your life; daughters, granddaughters, mothers and friends – You now have the perfect crochet gift ideas.  My all-time favorite backpack is the Beaded Broomstick Lace Backpack (pg. 37).  Both of my college-age daughters will have one of these backpacks under the tree this Christmas.  I may also include the Braided Tablet Cover (pg. 14) and the Ribbed Cabled Phone Cozy (pg. 28) as part of the package to keep all their items safe while they sport these trendy items around their campuses!!  I’m sure my granddaughter will love the Petite Shoulder Bag (pg. 32) to keep all her treasures in too!!  The Cabled Handbag (pg. 2) will be the perfect evening bag to take with me when I head out to dinner or drinks with my friends!! 
 

This crochet pattern booklet will be a treasure!  You will have friends, family and even people on the street asking you where you found your Bags and Backpacks. So, be ready to make several of these crochet masterpiece’s!!