A week ago, I was curled up in a very cold house debating whether or not I should turn the heat on. I did because there's a limit to how good a sport I can be regarding the weather. Today, I am hoping for a cooling trend because I really don't want another day in the upper 80s F. Although, my real issue is the high humidity. Hot and dry, I can do. Hot and humid is just wrong.
Another difference from last week? I am no longer obsessed with the crochet. For a few days there, it was bad and slightly worrying. However, I think I have it out of my system now. Wanna see?
Once I figured out my gauge issues, it was clear sailing. Still debating whether or not to add a strap. I'm never going to use it as a purse, so I'm not sure I need one. Also debating whether to line it or not because again not a purse.
This may be the coolest thing I have ever crocheted. Even if it was a crown hat for about ten minutes last week. Watching it all come together was so much fun and alonging with a wonderful friend made it even better. Btw, she totally smoked me.
Remember the striped socks? I had leftover yarn and an idea...
The colours are slightly off and I found the hose but I love it. THIS I can see taking to dinner. It is small, soft, and a good shape. Pondering lining. Fast and so much fun to make. I can almost see making a larger version for beach days but I don't have a beach and I don't go in the sun, so maybe not.
Yesterday was a little stressful. I really needed something to do with my hands. I came up with this...
I blame our Marianne, who needed to be BLUE. Don't ask.
Soda can for scale.
I can totally see making these for Easter or May Day gifts. Small and fast to make, not big enough to be FULL of candy/treats, and sort of useful once the fun is over. It was sort of boring to make but after the African Flower Bag, I knew all too well how to make a circle with a hook.
There is also a cowl out of vintage yarn somewhere, a rant about lawyers in private practice, and a wail about missing CarrieK, who is working crazy hours to get all the taxes done in time.
Having moved on from most of it, I am now thinking about Throwback Thursday photos, why I buy wood needles that I know will break, and how to deal with an issue in my current design. Yeah, just another Taco Tuesday. ;^)
What have you been up to?
Cute bags!
I've been nowhere as productive. Although I did learn that it's difficult to throw an axe with accuracy. Them Vikings make it look easy, but it ain't.
Posted by: Maureen | Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 11:20 AM
Love the bags. The last would make a great makeup bag if lined with plastic (and, really, who wants to do that?) I'm sorry about Carrie K, but she probably needs to do the work first. I have found carbon sock dpns and love them almost unnaturally. Hugs, Sweetie!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Fun bags! Now we'll just call you the bag lady.
No, I don't think the African Flower bag really needs a strap. Lining, maybe. Especially if you might like to use it as a project bag.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 01:39 PM
Like the bags! And that first one was a fabulous crown, Your Majesty!!
Posted by: Datagoddess | Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 04:52 PM
Love the bags! African Flower bag is my favorite!!
xxoo
Posted by: Kathleen | Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 05:59 PM
You've a lot on your mind, girlfriend. The African Flower Bag is beautiful. It needs a lining to be useful and I'm guessing you'll like having a strap, purse or no.
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 05:11 AM
Cute bags. Summer is coming. It should dry out soon.
Posted by: Stacey | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 05:42 AM
Beautiful bags!
May your stress and humidity both drop to moderate levels.
Posted by: gayle | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 05:50 AM
The bags are just beautiful and the African Flower bag is really, really nice! That I-cord would have done me in! xo
Posted by: Patty | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 06:40 AM
You have been a busy bee. If you're longing for cooler weather, come on out for a visit & you can help me pack some boxes. Bleh.
Posted by: Natalie | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 09:11 AM
The bags are adorable! You've been very busy.
We still have snow if you want cooler weather!
xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Every once in a while I get the crochet-bug. Fun! I love that African Flower design. I'm going to have to try it some day.
Posted by: Kym | Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at 06:11 PM
Ok, crochet cute and all but stop already. You're a machine. Take a breath and knit some lace for balance!
I must admit I love the warm spring weather...
Posted by: sil | Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 08:15 AM
I was scrolling down and saw only the top of Elka's bag and thought, "Cookie is Moving On if she's crocheted a tank top!" Not sure if I was relieved or disappointed to find it was another lovely bag!!
Posted by: AnotherJoan | Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 01:55 PM