Saturday, February 19, 2011

New Bag :)

So this isn't a pattern I designed, just one I found on Ravelry.  But I can't explain how much I love making a new bag for myself, and this pattern is *adorable*.

The pattern is called "Nordstrom Crochet Hobo Bag" and it was a jiffy to make.  It took me most of the afternoon, including making a lining for it out of an old t-shirt.  I bought all the accessories yesterday - a strap for it (with a cute little braid on the side), a magnetic closure (though I think most of the time it will be too full of knitting to close!), and the yarn.  For $15 and a couple of hours... this can't be beat.

That being said, I'm a little upset the two balls of yarn turned out to be dyed so differently (you can pretty much tell where the first ball ran out) and I was hoping to make this in a solid color, but couldn't find one I liked.  The bag is still amazing - but I might try another one in a different color.  After all, purse handles come in sets of two.  :)

Here's a photo!