Lately, in the name of helping Lucy, I've really honed (use that word only in the loosest fashion) some of my skills. Like numchuck skills and bowhunting skills.....I mean crochet skills and sewing skills. Lucy and a friend signed up for a crochet class from our local community ed. program. When they went they were horrified to discover that they were the only kids in the class, so I played the role of the martyr and signed up to take it with them. I wasn't so excited about it, but it turns out crocheting is kind of fun. This is a hat that unfortunately has a small nubbin at the top, and wasn't exactly intended to be Clara sized. But it does have a nubbin and is small. But hey, I made it, and it was fun.
Lucy and I also decided to make totes for our crochet supplies. We got the easy pattern from this site. Mine is brown. Lucy's is green. It has been fun.
14 comments:
Good for you to be so willing to help Lucy! I think both projects are cute!
Well I'm impressed! I think I may have to ask for a sewing machine for Christmas this year....and how cute is that picture of Clara!?
Fun stuff, reminds me of your cousin Ellie.
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Very impressive! And that's great together-time for you two:-)
You guys are awesome!!
Look at you getting all domestic. They turned out great! Good job!
Very impressive. That little hat is really cute - I like the scalloped edges!
No, no, no, no, no....you are supposed to stick with me in the don't-do-crafts-projects state of being. That stuff is too cute that I'm starting to be jealous. I may have to stop reading your blog for feelings of inadequecy.
thank you for numchuck skills.
the hat and bags are both so cute. i won't believe you anymore when you say you can't sew!
All are so cute! Well done.
Anna you have totally been holding out on me...what the crap those bags are so cute I am totally going to make them for my girls. You picked super cute fabric! PLUS the hat.... oh my word I want one!
The bags look wonderful. Fun fabric:)
so cute! hooray! LOVE that green fabric of Lucy's inside and out! wish i was there to have sewing nights with you! there are soooo many fun books too! Check out:
Simple Sewing by Lotta Jansdotter
http://www.amazon.com/Lotta-Jansdotters-Simple-Sewing-How/dp/0811852571
and
In Stitches by Amy Butler
http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Stitches-Stylish-Projects/dp/0811851591/ref=pd_sim_b_4
I think Lucy would really like both these books with projects like sewing other bags/purses pillows, organizers, placemats, etc.
Go to barnes and noble or borders and check out the crafy book section to browse them! I have both books and they are great simple patterns that are super fun!
Woot woot!
Love your crocheted hat - it's really cute. And I love your bags!! The fabric choices are so cute.
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