News from the world of crochet bags

Come lavare e curare una borsa all'uncinetto: lavaggio a mano e asciugatura dei filati Macrè Bag

How to wash and care for crochet bags: a yarn-by-yarn guide

A crochet bag lasts for years — if you wash it properly. 5 minutes in the washing machine are enough to ruin it. The stitch-by-stitch guide.
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Fettuccia e cordino a confronto: due filati per borse all'uncinetto Macrè Bag, struttura e morbidezza

Webbing or cord: which to choose for your crochet bag?

Tape yarn or cord yarn: choosing the wrong yarn means a bag that will never be what you have in mind. The ultimate comparison.
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Filati OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Macrè Bag: certificati senza sostanze nocive per borse all'uncinetto

OEKO-TEX certified yarns: what it means and why it matters for crochet bags

The yarn you handle for hours may contain harmful substances. What OEKO-TEX certification is and why it matters — especially for those who work by hand.
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Gomitoli di filato per borsa all'uncinetto Macrè Bag: come calcolare la quantità per ogni modello

How much yarn do you need to crochet a bag? A practical guide

How many skeins do I buy for my bag? The number one question, with practical answers — model by model, yarn by yarn.
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Filati per borse all'uncinetto Macrè Bag: cordino, pandorino, fettuccia, cotone e raffia a confronto

Which yarn to choose for your first crochet bag

Cord, ribbon, "pandorino", lycra pizza: the real difference between yarns and how to choose the right one for your first bag.
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Clutch bag all'uncinetto Macrè Bag fatta a mano — borsa elegante per cerimonie, matrimoni e occasioni speciali

How to crochet a clutch bag: yarns, patterns, and closures

The clutch is the bag that saves every evening. You can make one yourself in 6-10 hours: yarn, patterns, and clasps for a professional result.
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Borsa tote Macrè Bag in raffia color crema con manici in pelle su muretto vista mare, bouganville rosa, cappello di paglia e occhiali da sole — estate

Crochet bags for summer: 5 patterns to make and which yarns to use

5 summer bag styles you'll want to make this summer, from the beach to a special occasion — with the right yarn for each and the colors of the moment.
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