SYTYC: Week Three Revealed

Week 3 came to an end last night and I lived to see another week. This week I had a little bit more of a cushion between me and last place. Projects geared toward kids appear to be the most popular and well since I don't have kids crafting for them really isn't on my mind. Anyway here is my project since I can reveal it now...

The Cozy Clutch

This is a project I've had in the back of my head for a while and of course all the supplies for too! When I saw there was a 'cozy' theme I knew I had better get started! This project combines two of my favorite crafty hobbies - crocheting and sewing! I'm calling this the 'Cozy Clutch'.

The finished size is is roughly 6x10. I've sewn in some sturdy plastic sheets hidden between layers of the interior fabric to make the clutch durable.

As you can see there is plenty of room for the basics in the main compartment and a small pocket for anything you'd like to keep separate. A magnetic snap keeps everything securely inside.

One of these weeks I am hopefully going to have time to make one where I iron out some of the minor mistakes I made in creating this first clutch. Then if all goes well I will finally list something in my etsy shop and we'll see how it goes.

Crocheting: Scarf

Work In Progress

I started this scarf many weeks ago. It was still quite cold. I got so close to finishing it and then nothing... I just put it aside like I so often do. I posted it in hopes of reminding myself to finish it so it can sit and wait until the late fall to be used. It is quite large, but I used felting yarn so it will shrink up quite a bit. I made 9 large granny squares and joined them together. I just need to attach two more squares, weave in some ends and throw it in the washing machine.

Crocheting: Dog Sweaters

FINISHED

Yes, I made the dogs crocheted sweaters. Peanut really seems to like hers, Lucky just looks humiliated. Lucky’s doesn’t fit her as well, I didn’t want it to be too tight in the front because she has several extra chins and a serious turkey neck and already has problems breathing. (Which incase you weren’t sure which dog was which that should clear it up.) I used Jiffy Think & Quick yarn it is my favorite. There was no pattern I just made it up as I went along, even crocheting one section of peanuts while it was on her body. Jason doesn’t approve of the sweaters, so we only wear them when it is cold and he isn’t around. I thought making Lucky’s in Bear’s colors would help Jason come around to the doggy sweater idea, but it didn’t. Oh well, I think they look super cute!

Crocheting: Wool Eater Blanket

WORK IN PROGRESS

This is a wool eater blanket I started making a few months ago and it is probably going to take me a few more to finish it up. I want it to fit on the top of my queen size bed. It truly is a wool eater, I have come to the point where every round of color is more then a skein of yarn. The first picture is the view of what is technically the backside, which I think will be come the topside as I like the look of it a little better. The pattern is by Sarah London Textiles. It was a little confusing to get started since this is written in Australian crochet terminology. Although, I think it probably helped that I am not too familiar with American crochet terminology. This video helped me a lot: crochet wheel stitch. However, the video does not use the same number of stitches as the Sarah London pattern. I know confusing, but it will make perfect sense... eventually.