Cream Crochet Purse

Hello,

I made this purse since last Spring but I never line it until last week.  I used Aunt Lydias size #3 crochet thread.  The thread has a little sheen which make the purse really pretty.  For the handle I single crochet a long piece about 6 rows and then I sew the piece to make a tube and ran it through the holes.

 Here is the liner. I doubled the liner because the purse has so many holes and when I looked at the purse from the outside I could see the wrong size of the brown liner so I decided to try the reversible purse.   I did it correctly the first time which was incredible for me since I  don't sew.

I don't like the fabric color that I used for the liner.  It is too dark which didn't blend well with the cream purse.  So this mean I have to make another one. :)

Helen

Crochet Baby Boy Shoes

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I made this shoes for my 7 months old nephew who live 1000+ mile away.  I forgot to measure his feet when I visited him last month.  The shoes measured about 31/2" long.

Booties tutorial  here.  However, I changed so much that it looks nothing like the tutorial.  I sent to the little guy last week.  My brother called; the shoes didn't fit the baby.  This little guy has a really big feet.  His feet is 4 1/2".  So I have to make a new pair for him may be I'll make sandal instead.

As always thanks for stopping by.

Helen

Red Crochet Fat Bottom Bag

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I saw this fat bottom bag on Pinterest a while ago.  I don't carry large purse. However, the original bag was a little small even for me.  So I made mine a little bigger.

I used one skein of the Red Heart Super Saver.  I started the bag almost double the original pattern.  I started with 30 hdc, 10 stitches for the center and 10 stitches on each size where the increases were being made.

I don't like the handles because they are stretching already and I just used a few times.  I have an idea of how to fix the handles.  I will share that next time.

You can see the original bag here.
Lining tutorial here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Helen

Personalized Post It Note Holder

Hello,

Just sharing a quick item. I made this simple note card and a personalized post it note holder for a lady, Ann Mary, last month.  The stamp was from Stampin' Up called Cheep Talk.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Helen

Gray Poncho Sweater

Hello Blogger Friends!

After finished my daughter blue poncho, I wanted one  for myself.  This one was inspired from a poncho that I saw on etsy.  However, I added sleeves to my poncho.  I like the sleeves because when I lifted or moved my arm the body stayed in place.  The white and pink granny squares gave it a feminine touch.

I worn it over the weekend to my surprised the poncho was pretty warm even with all those holes.  My friend, Joan, reaction was "don't tell me you made that!"    I used Caron Simply Soft yarn.  It felt really nice  but the yarns don't t holding up good.  I'm hoping to make another one or two with different kind of yarn may be using cotton yarn. 

Thanks for taking a peek!

Helen

Blue Poncho

Hello,

This is one of the items on my to do list from ages ago.  I'm happy to finally check it off.
My little model, gotta love her post.

I used Red Heart Soft yarn.  It work quickly and came out nicely.  I followed this tutorial.

Helen

Crochet 18" Doll Dress # 2

Hello,

After making the doll shirt and dress that I post here.  I picture this dress in my mind and I had to get it out of my mind or I can't do anything else. lol

The dress didn't come out as nice as I thought it will look but my daughter like it.  She had the dress on her doll all the time.

For those of you who is new to doll like me, here is a great tutorial on how to take care of the doll hair.  I got the wig brush from  local Sally beauty supplies for $5 including taxes.

Helen