crochet anyone ?

Florenceem

fuddle wrote: »

Well I'm no longer out of inspiration. I'm going to crochet Lucy's bag



I'll put all of my crafting equipment inside when it's complete. Happy crocheting. I only have 1 ball of yarn so the base willhave to be meadow green until I can get to the store to lap up some lovely colours for the stripes.

Only found this thread today - love that bag. Is it just for holding yarn - or can it be a handbag? I only have acrylic yarn - would that be a problem?

fuddle

acrylic yarn is just fine. Have you seen Lucy's blog before? It's full of colourful crochet creations.

I guess it could be a handbag. I was fancying it as a library book bag too but don't know if it will be strong enough.

Florenceem

fuddle wrote: »

acrylic yarn is just fine. Have you seen Lucy's blog before? It's full of colourful crochet creations.

I guess it could be a handbag. I was fancying it as a library book bag too but don't know if it will be strong enough.

No I haven't seen Lucy's blog before - love it! I did read on there that Lucy likes to use cotton yarn - this is usually expensive. Thanks for your help.

mavisangelica

missmilly wrote: »

Here are some pics of my Lucy Bag and Granny Stripe in progress... you can click on the photos for larger pics (I hope!)

Oooo.. and you have made the cushion also? I am lusting after that. I can't decide whether to start with the ripple blanket, the bag or the cushion!

missmilly

mavisangelica wrote: »

Oooo.. and you have made the cushion also? I am lusting after that. I can't decide whether to start with the ripple blanket, the bag or the cushion!

Yes I did make the cushion too and quite recently, and I love, love, love it!! I think it is my favourite thing, well certainly at the moment :rotfl: I am going to make another smaller one soon, I think they would look lovely together.

Rummer

Florenceem wrote: »

Is there a link to the warmers pattern please - would like to have a go.

It is another fabulous Attic24 idea:

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2009/10/wrist-warmers.html

Basically a crocheted rectangle stitched up leaving a hole for your thumb. To make it easier for me I used this yarn:

http://www.deramores.com/sirdar-snuggly-smiley-stripes-dk

I got the yarn on ebay for £3.65 with no delivery fee which was marvelous

At the price of the bundle I am keen to get it with my next installment of yarn budget the colours are lovely and I will always find a project for it. I have also recently switched to a soft touch hook after continuously stabbing the palm of my hand with the end of my metal hook. Took a bit of getting used to but I love it now!

Elle1267

Nice to see you too Sue

I bought some more wool yesterday. I love Rowan DK wool. It's so soft. I used to use acrylic but after using Rowan I didn't like the 'feel' of Acrylic. Not very MSE though.

Happy New Year everyone.

Justamum

Elle1267 wrote: »

Nice to see you too Sue

I bought some more wool yesterday. I love Rowan DK wool. It's so soft. I used to use acrylic but after using Rowan I didn't like the 'feel' of Acrylic. Not very MSE though.

Happy New Year everyone.

I don't like the feel of acrylic either, especially when it's wet after being washed - it sets my teeth on edge. :eek:

I've started cutting up some old t-shirts into yarn so that I can crochet a bathmat. I might do a couple of pan stands too.

jessie15

missmilly wrote: »

Lucy's bag is fab, I made one earlier in the year, it's not in the prettiest of colours as I just used up bits and bobs of aran wool that I had left over. It is really quick and easy to make and holds a whole load of yarn and stuff when finished. I'll post a photo later, hopefully.

I am busy working on Lucy's Granny Stripe Blanket using her yarn pack from Masons. http://www.masonsneedlecraft.co.uk/zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1395. It was very reasonable, I paid just under £28 for 17 balls inc.postage, and it was delivered the day after I ordered it!

I am now wondering what to make next!

I have also purchased this wool from Masons, really quick delivery too! I managed to finish my mums lap granny square blanket ready to give her from Christmas, we were both very emotional when i gave it to her as she thought I had given up on learning to crochet weeks ago, she was really pleased with it and so was i. i am now looking forward to beginning something for me now, cant decide whether to start the granny stripe blanket or whether to have a go at the Attic24 Blooming Cushion????

jessie15

missmilly wrote: »

Yes I did make the cushion too and quite recently, and I love, love, love it!! I think it is my favourite thing, well certainly at the moment :rotfl: I am going to make another smaller one soon, I think they would look lovely together.

how difficult was the cushion? All i have done so far are granny squares and not sure where to go from here, I really love the blooming cushion, ripple blanket/cushion or the granny stripe blanket, what would you suggest?