Grab some yarn, a crochet hook and start creating something. That's what I've been up to. This purse I'm making is relatively simple and uses two colors (if you follow the instructions). I can really see some cool creative possibilities with this purse.
I'm about halfway through this purse project, one panel completed (front). I'm using Lion Brand Homespun yarn in Edwardian (the base-dark variegated gray) and Metropolis (the stripes-black/white). The panel consists of half-double crochet stitches which I do 16 rows in Edwardian, switch to Metropolis for 2 rows, back to Edwardian for 8 rows, and finish with Metropolis for 2 rows.Once the panels are completed, I stitch up the sides and then stitch the bottom. Then I form the tote-like bottom: matching the right sides together, folding and bringing the bottom seam to meet the side seam. Ah...Just like the tote bags I have sewn.
I'm thinking of adding a lining, but that would require some sewing. We'll see when I get to that point. I should not have any problems finding a nice big black button from my button stash. I am not sure what I will be using for the handles. Will have to check my small handle stash.
Oh yeah, do you know that I also have a yarn stash? That's what happens when I travel and there's no fabric store in sight, but there's always a yarn shop to visit. I love yarn...almost as much as fabric. Thank goodness the yarns I have collected are small enough to store.
This purse I'm working on, we'll call it a prototype. For the next purse, I will definitely use fancy yarns from my stash.
On the health front: I've been having bouts of being sick and feeling bad, then feeling good and then finally feeling bad. I went to the doctor and found out I have bronchitis. So, I've been on antibiotics and trying to rest. Not an easy task to rest...as my mind keeps racing about the many sewing projects lined up and nothing accomplished.
This where the yarn and hook saved my sanity.
5 comments:
Your many many talents put us mere mortals to shame! LOL.
I bet you could find a knitting pattern for fingerless gloves and make some really snazzy ones.
Feel better!
Whoops! Crocheting, not knitting.
Yeah...you're so right Clio. But knowing me, I would crochet a pair in bulky yarn and wouldn't be able to move my fingers. lol!
I hope you feel better soon. Try not to fret about the sewing projects. They'll wait for you! Your crocheted bag sounds really lovely. Can't wait to see which premium yarns you choose for the next project!
I didn't know you crocheted! I can't wait to see your completed purse,you talented woman :) !! Hope you feel better soon. These up and down temps do nothing for my sinuses and give me headaches.
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