I wanted a new bag and decided to crochet one.....I had to frog it four times. First the circle was too big and the bag was gigantic, so after 50 rows of crochet I frogged. Second time - still huge - after 40 rows I frogged. Third time was too small and the fourth time - I don't know what I was thinking. Finally something I am very happy with. Of course the cat immediately rubbed her hair all over it and won't leave the bag alone. I am not certain what attracts her to it. Here are the goods:
pattern - Attic24 of course
yarn - sublime cashmere silk aran and Debbie Bliss merino aran (don't think they make this any more)
hook - 3.75 cm
mods - I did 11 rounds for the circle on the bottom and then did 29 rounds for the remainder - in total 40 rounds
Now if I could just figure out how to read the patterns in my Japanese crochet book and make them work left handed!! Happy weekend all.
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Oh I love that! The colours are so nice and summery. There is a Japanese group on Ravelry that may be able to help with the pattern reading. I am OK with their knit patterns but crochet foxes me! have a good weekend. x
Beautiful bag and flowers! So colourful!
May this can help: http://whipup.net/2009/06/24/how-to-read-crochet-patterns/
Have a nice weekend!
wonderful bag, such fab colours.
love the colours in your new bag, and the little flowers add so much summer too. gorgeous!
Those colours make me happy just looking at them.
I've recently picked up my crochet hook again for some baby blankets...I am now thinking I need a new bag.
Beautiful job (and beautiful kitty too!)
LOVELY bag, Raina! It's so perfect for summer with this sorbet shades! Hope all is going well with your Uni courses. :o) Thanks for stopping by during your busy days--so happy to see you did. And I love your idea of a few daily visit--makes blogging sweeter and easiers. ;o)
The bag is so very beautiful and HAPPY!
I love it! Such a cool bag.. :D I'm going to have to find myself some colourful yarn and make myself one for Summer!!
Are you left handed? Congratulations, so am I. And Dominik. I am learning how to handle it well with him, no one cared about my disposition during socialist schooling, of course, so I have no knowledge about it.
Crocheting: I have also discovered the pleasure of it and your bag is really nice, nice colors, very happy one. I think the cat thinks it is a flowery meadow.
Lovely! I feel like I just stepped into Summer :^).... the nicest sort of Summer (not this hot/humid mess down here).
Happy weekend to you!
That bag is so fantastic!!!
Your Lucy bag is BEAUTIFUL ! The shot is gorgeous as well. I'm glad I'm not the only one with a Huge bag (I didn't take it apart...just couldn't). It is now my stash bag....one day I'll make a smaller version using your modifications ! Thanks
Wow - more wonderful colours. Well done for fitting all that crochet in amongst everything else. Hope your weekend of studying was interesting.
This is so colorful and cheerful. The perfect tote bag. I'm beginning to love the crochet more and more...
Gorgeous bag. You must be very patient Raina. If I had to frog something 4 times it would probably end up in the trash!
Adorable! So bright and happy and perfect for spring/summer.
Oh, it's gorgeous!!! I love the colors you picked.
Great bag!!!
oh i love it!! do you ever make things to sell?? i'm envying this bag so badly, lol.
the flowers are adorable. i really want to learn to make those but haven't touched my knitting in months and months, much less learned to crochet...
Having trouble re-entering the internet world but finally catching up on all your crochet goodness! You certainly caught the bug didn't you Raina! And considering the amazing things you are producing (this bag, the pillow, the blanket I'm anxiously waiting to see finished!), it seems as if that's a good thing! Now. About those socks you've been neglecting. :)
The bag is REALLY amazing. You're making me a fan of color, Raina!
oh, raina. it's fabulous! what color... so bohemian/hippy chic. i would really love an accessory like that. i dress more neutral, so it would be great to add a pop of all those colors to my person!
you just never cease to amaze me with your talents.
That's a pretty bag and the little flowers are adorable.
Goodness, what a delightful and useful bag you made. I am totally loving all the colour and the photos!
Bright and wonderful eye candy. Love that you stuck with it after all that frogging. That bag is wonderful and obviously well worth it! :)
Superb! There really is nothing else to say! Superb!
M xx
LOVE the colors!
xo Alison
that bag is positively FABULOUS!
beautiful, beautiful colors!!
I am doing exactly the same bag!! I am half way and hope to be done with it soon. And I totally agree with crocheting, it is relaxing and a great break from knitting!
just beautiful!! I've completed mine too! Love your color choice. ;)
I am loving this bag! It just makes me happy this morning and I want to sit and just crochet along!
Yvonne
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