HandMade: The Atlantic Crochet Bag.

Hello there & Happy Turkey Day! Here is my complete project, from last week's, What's on my hook?  I am quite elated on how the bag came out! Being inspired by this bag here, found at Modcloth and no longer available. I wanted to use that inspiration and create a bag with more of my design/take on it. The design was set in my mind and I knew there had to be fringe, pom poms and braided crochet somewhere. It's just super great that it all suited each other in a way that complimented the bag and I feel, didn't over do it! The bag is lined with a simple black fabric that I sewed into the interior of the bag.

I must say that, all though there was a brief pause in the creation of this bag, after leaving it to work on other items. I let the idea sit in my head before I entirely completed it and I am glad I did that without rushing the process.

The crochet technique I used, was the  half double crochet, single crochet, braiding the chains and utilized an open stitch technique. 

The Yarn I used:  Country Rose// Caron One Pound
The Hook I used: H/8-5.00 MM   
The Pattern I used: Experimental: My Own!   

Note: I will be sharing patterns for these items in the near future ;)

You can find my Lion's Mane Fringe Scarf soon at my shoppe: Dream In Vintage Shoppe

Hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving Day, now I'm off for coffee and apple pie! Super yum!

HandMade: The Chevron Crocheted Drawstring Bag.

Hello there! I've been aching to try out the chevron technique for quite awhile, but have yet to set myself down to learn how to do as so. Now I have finally applied it to a project and I must say, I am very elated on how it turned out! Using cream and grey yarn acrylic yarn to create this item and a H/8-5.00 MM, this was a fun experiment bag made up of my own pattern. Which I might make a DIY tutorial for this bag, if anyone is truly interested! Also, for the bag handle, I crocheted and braided it for a unique touch.

DIY Tutorial: The Crochet Clutch Pattern.

Hello there! So I've made up a super easy tutorial for this crochet clutch. For the yarn,  I chose a neutral theme for the clutch, greys and tans for right now, in hopes to create more in different colors. This was entirely an experimental pattern, made up on the spot and I am quite elated with how it turned out and do look forward to revisiting it once more!
The Ingredients: (I used.)
3 Skeins of Yarn (Cream/Grey/Khaki)
Crochet Sewing Needle
Fabric
Hook #1: H/8-5.00 MM
Hook  #2: B/1-2.25MM
Sewing Needle + Thread
(Optional: Sewing machine)
Abbreviations:
SC= Single Crochet
ST= Stitch
HDC= Half Double Crochet
SS= Slip Stitch

Chain 39 Stitches for 14 Rows with your main color. Using the H/8-5.00 MM.
Row 2-14: Alternate between a HDC and a SC throughout the Rows.
You will be making two parts/sections. One for the front and one section for the back of the clutch.

 To finish the sides, SC around the sections for a finished look.

Next, I sewed the yarn to connect both of the sections, the longer/ bottom end. Using the crochet hook and cut a piece of yarn to thread.

Time for the fabric inset! I wanted to use a fun and vibrant pattern of fabric because the clutch has such a earthy tone to it. Here is a great tutorial that will help you in the process. (Note: I hand sew by the way and wanted to put the fabric in before I finished the clutch.)

I sewed both of the sides of the clutch on to close it up. Using the crochet hook and yarn thread once again.

Next, I started to SC at the top, back of the clutch to start the flap of the bag.  Here is a way to connect colors when crocheting.
SC the Ist Row of the main color and for the,
2nd Row: SC in the first stitch, skip one ST, 2HDC in the next ST, skip one ST and 2HDC in the ST after the skipped ST. 
(Note: This technique is utilized throughout the rest of crocheting the flap of the clutch.)

3rd and 4th Row: For the 3rd Row of the flap, I used my secondary color and utilized the technique noted from the previous Row.
5th and 6th Row: Crochet with the third color along with the same technique. (SC in the first stitch, skipped one ST, 2HDC in the next ST, skip one ST and 2HDC in the ST after the skipped ST.)
7th and 8th Row: Repeat the technique with the main color.
9th Row: Secondary color with the same technique.
10th Row: Third color with the same technique.
11th Row: Secondary color with the same technique.
12th and 13th Row: Use main color with the same technique. SS and you are done.

To finish: SC around the flap of the clutch for a finished look using the main hook. SS and done.
Also, using the hook B/1-2.25MM for the remainder yarn to weave it in the stitches. (Note: you can either use the small hook or a crochet sewing needle.)

HandMade: Crochet Pineapple Bag.

Hello there! I have finished my crochet  pineapple bag which was entirely inspired by this bag here from h&m. Usually when I try out a pattern, I use Red Heart, though I might retry this pattern using a different brand since I have a idea of how to make it. When creating the leaves, I feel I might use a different pattern for it as well, or use actual plastic leaves? I'd have to go out and experiment a bit with it! I didn't write down the pattern, I kind of played it by eye so to speak, it's one of my favorite things to do when it comes to being inspired. If anyone is interested, I was thinking of creating a tutorial, video wise, I'm definitely wanting to create a Vlog, detailing crochet love and everyday style/wear!