Alice Jean

"Oh, it is a parcel for me," D. said immediately as the postman handed it over. And yes, it was for her. When she was unwrapping all the gifts she said: "It is for my birthday." Right again. Well, not all of it, this beautiful set was just a gift, not especially birthday related, the other packages were indeed her belated birthday presents. And she is pampered again with such gorgeous gifts. And very very happy. She started beading immediately, giving me the time to make a proper picture of the other items. Except for the trousers and sleeveless cardigan also two pairs of matching socks (green with crabs, lilac with butterflies); a real ladies bag in her favorite colour and a tote which contents hair elastics and clips. Myrthestiek , how did you know how we always run out of those and never have a clue were they are? Doortje insisted to put on the new clothes at once. "I am looking very pretty." (All the quoted text she spoke in English. During our holida...

Half of the fabric used is Laura Ashley. The roses part. The solid 'old rose' is just a piece of cotton twill. This bag is a prototype and has an imperfection that is meant not to be there in the next bag of this type :). I have questioned myself if I should put the pockets inside or outside. They are on the inside now, in my experience this works better to prevent things falling out. The bag has a circumference of 60 cm and a height of 30 cm. I am very aware I made this bag to my preferences, but what do other knitters expect in a knitting bag? Oh, it is also very useful as a hat, LOL!

My friend Darcy sent me this cute -and appropriate for its purpose- fabric to make two of those little knitting bags with just enough room to hold a small knitting project, such as a pair of socks or a soaker. One bag is hers already and this weekend I sewed the other bag for myself. The bag is fully lined for sturdiness and closes with a cord and cord locker. And, as showed, already in use. On the needles the beginning of a pair toe up socks. I am using Opal sock wool, but don't ask what type this is, the label is missing. Those socks will be for DS-15. He loves it when the socks are not striping equal and he loves blue.