The Hex
Do you ever see something so spectacular, so incredibly great, that you can’t put it out of your mind? This happens to me all the time, and on this occasion the object of my obsession was this bag that Alice posted on her site, futuregirl. I saw this hex bag the day it was posted, and I could not stop thinking about it—while I was doing the dishes, while I was riding in the car, while I was watching the news. I wanted it, I needed it, I had to have it. So, after a few days of obsessing, I made one for myself (if only to get it out of my system).
Using this pattern, I made 26 hexagons and 4 half hexes. I sewed them together in this arrangement (the half hexes are missing from this photo, but they go along the top):
Here’s a laughable little diagram that (hopefully) will make this all a little more clear (click to big-ify):
Once the hexes were sewn together, I sewed the sides together, making a sort of tube, then sewed the bottom shut (folding two of the very bottom hexes in half — see those two odd ones poking down on the left up there). I did two rows of single crochet across the top opening to finish the exposed edge. For the handles, I just made five rows of single crochet and attached them to the top of the bag. I still like Alice’s bag MUCH better. I think the white looks prettier, but brown is what I had on hand (and I guess I ruin every white bag I own, anyway). I still need to put a lining in my hex bag, and I will of course use this guide to do so. If you made one of these babies, come on over and add it to the Speckless Makes Flickr group!
Whew. I’m glad that’s over with. On to the next thing . . .
I think both bags have their own personality. I also loved it in brown. And did you line it ?
Actually, I’m going to get around to lining it today! After I shovel us out . . .
I love it! Brown is one of my faves. I def thought about the whiteness … it’s washable, so Diane can probably keep it looking bright and new.
Your bag is so spectacular! I hope you don’t mind that I made a knock-off (an inferior one)
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OMG, of course not … mine is a knock off of someone else’s, too. Plus, I think we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to the 70s.
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Hello! Thanks for sharing it
I just have a 1 question.. is it american or british terms?
I’m having troubles with third step.. is it double crochet or single crochet? I mean the term “dc”..
Thanks
Hi Gita! These are American terms, so to me dc=double crochet=yarn over once, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw up the loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook twice.
I think in British terms, this would be a treble crochet, but I can never remember! Hope this helps–let me know!
Yes, I finally made it! Thanks a lot
Hello! I have finished sewing all my hexes together and now i cannot figure out how to make it look like a purse do you have more detailed instructions on this? Please help!!!
Without knowing your exact issue:
If you have sewn the hexes in the arrangement above, you will have a funny looking little blanket type thing in the shape pictured. Now, take both short sides and connect them together. The hexes should interlock, and this is the “tube” part that I mention above. Once your short sides are sewn together (and you have a tubular shape), sew the bottom shut. This will require that you fold two of the bottom hexes in half (the 2 “half” hexes that you see at the bottom of the finished bag are actually whole hexes that have been folded).
Does this help? If you can send some more detail about what you’re having problems with (do you need a chart, stitch instruction, etc.), I feel like I can help you better. Talk to you soon!
Your bag is just beautiful.
One question though, how tall/wide did yours turn out?
Good question. Let me go check quick . . .
It’s about 13.5 inches tall (not including the straps), and 13 inches wide. It’s fairly large, but that’s because the size is dictated by the hex motif that I used. If you want a smaller bag, I bet you can find a smaller hex pattern somewhere and use the same layout that I did!
This is awesome.
Thank’s for posting.
This is gorgeous
thank you for posting 
This is adorable I will be trying to make this
It’s a fun one, but keep in mind that it will be easier to make the puff stitch if you use an acrylic or acrylic blend yarn — I’ve heard that 100% cotton makes it a little difficult (because it has less “give”).
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