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Monday, November 16, 2009
Another knitted handbag completed
I just finished a handbag that I knitted as part of a custom order for a dear friend who picked the colors for this attractive looking purse. It's knitted in one piece on a circular needle including the lining. The handle is an I-cord that I personally like to knit with 4 needles (instead of 2) because I find that method less stressful for my fingers and hands.
Also, I wanted a button that matched this bag exactly, so I just took one of my ordinary metal buttons and crocheted a cover around it in the same yarn as the bag, voila! You can see more images of this bag in my shop on Etsy.
I crocheted this pattern of handbag earlier for my mother in Germany who wanted one in her favorite colors of lilac and/or lavender. This is the one I made for my mom last year that she still talks about and loves very much (probably mostly because I made it for her.)
I can envision knitting this handbag in white, maybe with a pale silver/grey accent and then adding a sparkly bright red poinsettia on the side for a festive touch. That will be on my to do list after I get the next 15 things out of the way. Well, at least I won't be bored anytime soon.
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13 comments:
Doris wow you did a great job at crocheting those bags they turned out great.
Have a blessed Tuesday,
Heidi
Beautiful Bags Doris! I love your moves by the way, although Gizzy has out dances the two of you!
beautiful purses. your mom's a lucky girl! it's a good thing that you have a lot on your list to do.
I love those colors!!! What beautiful work you do, Doris, both in crocheting and knitting!
Thanks everyone, I feel very blessed!...and it's always a pleasure to receive compliments for what one loves to do, right?
I appreciate all you guys very much. Thanks for visiting me.
Hi Doris, I think you were visiting my blog, while I was visiting yours... Yes, my dad is coming all by himself. His wife doesn't like to travel and he does. So, we'll have him to ourselves for a few weeks! :)
Your bag turned out beautifully! I love those colors - very earthy!!
Ich hoffe, es geht dir gut!! Enjoy your evening, Silke
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lovvvvveeeee it! wonderful work!
It is a beautiful handbag, Doris! I hope you are well! I miss catching up with you on hooker ning. Your blog is looking great!
Doris I love your handbags and the top one is amazing.
love Renee xoxox
Impressive work D!! Nicely done. I especially appreciate the purple colored one cause purple rules!!!
Have a lovely day. Hope your leaves are following your orders. ;)
congrats- you got it done! And it looks great!! :)
Doris, I just adore the purses! Your work is so absolutely perfect! I can see why your Mom would be bragging and loving hers! Thank you for all of your kind comments on my blog! I do tend to sell my things for too little. I think it is left over from trying to sell hand made items on e-bay in the past on Auction with little success. There is a lack of appreciation for those items there. Kerrie
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