Tuesday 23 December 2014

A Christmas Gift

Hello all - hope that you are all starting to relax and enjoy the festive season? Although I know that for many of us there's not much in the way of relaxation (i.e. stood in the kitchen a lot!). I'm gradually getting all the jobs done that I need to do, wrapping presents, stopping the cat dismantling the Christmas decorations, etc.  And I'm determined that I will shortly take up a serious layabout position on the sofa with a drink, chocolates to hand, some wool & a crochet hook and a easy-to-watch film on the tv!

I just thought I'd share a crochet bag that was made as an order for someone for a Christmas present.


I've made one of these before, with chunky wool and I love it! When I've done any craft fairs, it's one of the main things that people pick up and look at - and I recently got orders to make two of them. This one was for a present and I was asked if I could do the multi-coloured stripes, but with extra purple/pink/teal colours. 


I love the chunky texture - such a tactile bag! 


I've added a pretty flowery cotton lining, complete with a little pocket.


And of course, lots of flowers, leaves and buttons! 

The original pattern for the bag is on the fabulous Attic24 blog by the lovely Lucy - you can find it here. It's a great blog to go to for all sorts of woolly loveliness and a good splash of colour!

Hope you like it. And thank you for all the lovely comments - and a warm welcome to my new follower. I'm thrilled that you would like to follow my crafting journey!

Back soon,
Kim x 





11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous bag Kim - love the funky colours and the lining is beautiful.
    Would love to be able to crochet - might have to give it a go next year :o)
    Have a brilliant Christmas and a Very Happy New Year :o)
    Debs xx
    ps Enjoy playing 'Jenga' with your fridge :o)

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  2. WOW! I LOVE this Kim, the design is wonderful and the colours are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration, I shall be looking at the link later.
    Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas full of joy and happiness and best wishes for 2015.
    Sue xx

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous Kim, wonderful colours and design, I love it!
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.
    Wendy xx

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  4. A brilliant bag Kim, love the bright colours. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and get lots of rest time xx

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  5. Oh wow Kim this is just precious. Loving beautiful fun colours and the scrumptious lining on the inside. The little flowers is also a lovely touch.
    Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed festive season and a 2015 filled with tons of love and joy.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  6. Fabulous crochet bag Kim. So colourful. Sending every good wish for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
    Laine
    xx

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  7. Really lovely Kim, really funky.

    Merry Christmas sweetie.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  8. Fab bag, loving the colours, and I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Christmas, hugs, Colette xx

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  9. Another stunner Kim!! Wishing you a Happy and Peaceful Christmas with your loved ones xx

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  10. Great bag and so pretty and colourful!
    Merry Christmas Kim!

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  11. This is absolutely stunning Kim, I love your crocheted makes! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too!
    Hugs
    Gina x

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x