With Passover coming is just a little over 2 weeks, I have remembered that the felt afikomen bag I made years ago is no longer usable, and for the past few years we’ve simply used a nice towel of some kind, yikes! So this year I realized that I could crochet a bag to use as an afikomen bag and the place to look for inspiration (since no one else seems to have crocheted an afikomen bag and written about it online) would be patterns for crocheted clutches! I’ve created a folder on Pinterest called Crocheted Clutches, filled with lots of inspiration, including all the photos here, and yes indeed, there are so many patterns out there that I’m having a hard time deciding on which direction to choose! For some reason the zig-zagging lines appeal to me as they remind me of the pyramids, as does the idea of a triangular flap with a tassel, then again the round flap is nice as well. Hmmm, I’ll have to choose one and make it very soon, so stay tuned for the results! In the mean time, think about crocheting yourself a new afikomen bag, or make one to give as a gift? Ah yes, and I’ve taken a look at standard sizes for afikomen bags, which range on the small side from 7″x9.5″ to 8″x11″. And of course the opening for the bag could be on the long side or the short side, though on the long side seems more practical, especially if you are using hand matza.
Love the texture of the waves/zig zag, and would certainly include a tassel to add elegance. This seems like the simplest option to me.
Then again, wow, both of these, especially the one on the left are special!
Then again these are both more delicate and therefore more elegant for the Passover table?
Okay, I will have to make a decision soon, or maybe make a few? Stay tuned!
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