How To Crochet a Sturdy Bag Handle

I love a crochet bag, but I'm always a bit disappointed in how uncomfortable the straps are. I MAY have a tendency to fill my bags a bit full, which means the straps often dig in to my shoulder and can stretch out terribly.

In my this tutorial, I show you how to crochet your handle around a cord to reinforce it and make your bag more sturdy and comfortable to use; even if you're an over packer, like me!

Instructions:
Tape off the end of your cord and trim
Ch the amount of sts you need to work around the cord, plus one
Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across each ch
Join with slst and place a sc in each sc continuously around without joining each round.
After a few rounds, place the cord in the center.
Continue working in continuous rounds until you've reached the length of your handle or strap.
Place strap through the bag.
Sew the ends of the cord together.
Sew the ends of the crochet fabric together.


Patterns:
Bayla Beach Bag
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