You will no doubt be terribly surprised when I tell you it is raining.......again. And cold......again. Did someone steal my summer?
On to happier news---I finished my crochet market bag! It was such fun to make, and really fast. I love instant gratification.
You crochet the hexagons, then sew them together. Then you fold the bag over, and sew the remaining sides together. Lastly, crochet the handle. It was easy enough for me--a super novice crochet artist!
Originally I was going to line it, and I still might. However for right now I like it the way it is.
Stats:
Pattern: Hexagon Market Bag It is a free Lion Brand pattern
Wool: Miscellaneous. I've stash busted this one, and used a variety of different fibres.
Learned: I CAN crochet, hurray!!
That's
all for me today, I'm off to find more stash busting patterns. We are
planning a move for next summer, (to somewhere with more sun you wonder? Why yes, yes indeed) so I have a year to work through my stash.
Then, you know, move and build up a new one!
Nice one, I agree that crochet can give that instant gratification that crafters need! Love the colours x
ReplyDeleteLet's focus on the bright side. Happy days with your market bag.
ReplyDeleteNice marketbag of very pretty colors. Enjoy your bag while using it, and the rain.... the plants in my garden can almost swim...
ReplyDeleteAndria--Your market bag is spectacular!! I love this kind of project (who would guess that I would like a bag?!?!? Giggle).
ReplyDeleteI think we have your heat, since it's been in the 90's in Philadelphia this week. Ugh!
Great idea! I should make one for myself too :)
ReplyDeleteoooh, I love that bag! It's totally adorable.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the rain, you could send some our way. We need it something fierce.
You CAN crochet! It's cute! I'd line it though, because I think it'd hold it's shape better when carrying heavy things. And the small things wouldn't fall out either.
ReplyDeleteI think we stole your summer, sorry. We've been unseasonably warm and sunny for weeks and weeks and weeks.
Very cool, the colors turned out great, particularly since you were stash busting! Neat the way it goes together, I couldn't figure out the shape initially.
ReplyDeleteAh! I looks so pretty (and perfect)! I'm still seriously jealous of your mad crocheting skills!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo cool, since I also just recently started crochet I think I will try this out with some of my scraps :-D
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Very nice.....love the color combo.
ReplyDeleteI'm stash busting too! We move next week so the chances of me destashing enough to not have to move it? Very slim. I have vowed not to purchase any more yarn until I have destashed at least 50% of mine.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWe could use your rain, in a big way.
Great project, I've got a hexi bag I've been working on for ages, I must get it out again soon. You can definitely crochet!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic. And YAY to crochet :)
ReplyDeleteI love you bag...something to carry and show off your talent. I bet you will get allot of compliments on it.
ReplyDeleteCome and show it off with me on Saturday and Sunday Sharing...its a link up.
With All That I Am
Carrie "The Handmade Homemaker"
That turned out beautifully! Hooray for using up some of the stash, too. Your crochet is looking great!
ReplyDeleteWow! LOVE your new bag!! I'm going to have to look this pattern up! ~tina
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ReplyDeleteSuper cute bag, I really like the colors. Thank you for sharing this. I'll go check out the pattern.
ReplyDeleteDarling bag! We are so glad that you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". Please come back again really soon! Thanks! -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Great job. I've seen that pattern on Lion Brand before. I'd love if you'd link it up to Hookin On Hump Day! A link party for the fiber arts!
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