Lisa Gentry has published a new e-pattern book... called Hooked For 30 Days - 30+ Crochet Designs In 30 Days. Each day she will be adding a new pattern to the book .
Well, I had this crazy idea that I would keep up with her, by creating each project on the day that it comes out.
Sounds insane, right???
Well... it would have been insane if I had started when the first pattern came out...10 days ago, but I didn't...
So I'm going to start now...and try and catch up!
I know... it's beyond insane... especially when you consider ALL the other projects I have going on at the moment. But cheer me on anyway!!!
Here's the first project:
pattern used:
- CrochetDiva's Lucky Charm by Lisa Gentry... currently available as a free pdf
- pattern calls for size 10 crochet cotton... but I wanted to use what I had on hand, so I used size 20 crochet cotton and a fine recycled ribbon type yarn, and just worked them together
- also needed about 400 beads... all from my recycled stash
- 1.5mm
- it took me forever to thread all those beads on, but I love the result
- in fact, it probably took me longer to make this miniature bag, than it would have taken to make a full-scale one
- pattern is well written and easy to follow
- I had orginally planned to put a small lining into the bag, but the stitches sit so tightly together, that it doesn't need one
- I love the way this piece turned out... although I'm not entirely certain what I will use it for
Oh my gosh, that is so darn cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI often find that anything I scale down to miniature takes me twice as long as the equivalent bigger project.
I'll cheer you on, GO PURPLE GO, hope you catch up and I can't wait to see what comes next.
I absolutely love the way this turned out, Mrs. Goldfish! I know you can do these in 30 days.
ReplyDeleteYOU GO GIRL!!!
That is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteMy jaw dropped! Literally! It is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!!! Every thing you make is more beautiful than the previous, but this is a class of its own.
ReplyDeleteAs for your challenge, write me down as a supporter!
That's absolutely stunning! What a beautiful little bag! I don't know what I'd use it for, either, but maybe if it had a wrist-strap that joined the two ends in one corner it would make a good round-the-wrist purse for when I'm out dancing.
ReplyDeleteNow you have me tempted to start following along with this 30 patterns thing also. I'm looking forward to how the rest of your projects come out.
Go on you can do it! You know you can. The first one is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteWow, it would be less insane if the projects were less complex, but these are detailed !! However I know you can do it !!!! I think we'll all be watching with great enthusiasm. A big mexican wave from me ! Stra xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I want one now!
ReplyDeleteI think it would make a super cion purse. Nothing like a bit of luxury where one least expects it!
Cheer! Cheer! Cheer! And I love how you 'individualize'. I'd hang that bag on the door knob and let it shout out its potential to all who 'to and 'fro.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Misha! I am always amazed at the gorgeous things that you make. One after another are all so beautifully made! Good luck on your 30 day challenge. We all know that you can do it. *hugs from Houston, TX*
ReplyDeleteHow fun is that! I don't think I have that many leftover or recycled beads - you must have a wonderful stash of goodies! I think I'll have to go do yet another pdf download for my 'to do' list :-) Well, I'll let you get to your crocheting, you have a lot to do!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness! I envy your skill and creativity. This is absolutely beautiful, as are all your projects. You really have an eye for beauty. I would just hang it on the wall as artwork.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing all 30 projects!
OMGoodness! I envy your skill and creativity. This is absolutely beautiful, as are all your projects. You really have an eye for beauty. I would just hang it on the wall as artwork.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing all 30 projects!
Well done you!!! Looking forward to your month-ful of goodies!
ReplyDeletethanks for the encouragement from one and all! I'm almost done all 30 days now... took me a litle longer than I had hoped :) but that's okay!
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