Happy New Year! Last January I started the year with the announcement of my pattern for the Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag being published in the online magazine, I like Crochet. That post had a link to the published pattern. Many, many thanks to Cascade Yarns for supplying the yarn for this project. Well, time flies and before I knew it, I forgot to post the pattern here on my own blog! The Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag is a small shoulder bag measuring 10.5″ x 12″ and can be completed in a weekend. The two sides of the bag are crocheted in the same design: “a strip of three…
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National Granny Square Day
In celebration of National Granny Square Day, I’m going to post 5 Great Granny Square crocheted and designed by other crocheters. Every time I see these squares I start thinking of how I could use them in a design or a gift to someone (or me!). The first is The Solomon Crochet Square by Joanita Theron Designs. I love the design – the colors and stitches seem to burst out and I just want to touch the textures. . And look at the texture in this square! Tropical Delight by Susan A. Stevens. . . Now look at the simplicity and detail of this darling granny square – the Sue…
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Ashleigh Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Looking for another project? Interested in crocheting a granny square, but not the classic granny square? Try this Ashleigh Granny Square Crochet Pattern. The Ashleigh Granny Square can be crocheted in one, two, three or four colors and would be a great stash buster. Different colors will give the square a different look – experiment! Click here to see how I used the Ashleigh Granny Square in my Wheelchair Bag. Beginners and advanced crocheters will love crocheting this square as only basic stitches are required and it works up quickly. .. Ashleigh Granny Square . . Materials: Square size: 5 ½” Abbreviations: (US terms) ch – chain sc – single…
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Wheelchair Bag Crochet Pattern
Wheelchair Bag. A few weeks ago, my mother-in-law transitioned to a wheelchair from a rollator. The rollator had a large basket below the cushioned seat in which she could keep her tissues, keys, phone, crackers and napkins. The wheelchair was missing any kind of storage so I created a small bag to hang on the arms of the wheelchair. Since she does not roll herself, the bag could hang on the outside of the chair just below the arm. If she rolled the wheelchair, the bag would fit next to her on the inside of the chair. One of my MIL’s dinner friends asked if I could make her a…
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Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag
Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag was a lot of fun to design and crochet. The bag is full of color and texture-crocheters at all levels will enjoy making the bag.
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Granny Shoulder Bag Crochet Pattern
Granny Shoulder Bag - a cute, quick and easy bag that can be crocheted in a weekend.
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How to Crochet a Granny Fat Bottom Bag Pattern (part 2)
How to Crochet a Granny Fat Bottom Bag - full instructions from start to finish.
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How to Crochet a Granny Fat Bottom Bag
Granny Fat Bottom Bag – A couple years ago I came across a Fat Bottom Bag at ‘A Creative Being’ website. Sadly, that site is not available any longer. I’ve made a few fat bottom bags since then and I love making them. Last year I posted two articles about crocheting fat bottom bags (you can see the articles here). I received an email from a woman who wanted a more detailed pattern so I created the following. The first post is basically how to crochet the large granny square which is the body of the bag. The next post will cover how to finish the sides, top and lining…
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National Granny Square Day
National Granny Square Day
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Christmas Granny Coaster Crochet Pattern
Christmas Granny Coaster – Decorate your Christmas table with these festive Christmas Granny Coasters. The Christmas Granny Coasters are quick and easy to crochet and won’t take a lot of yarn. These coasters would make a great Christmas present, hostess gift or teacher thank you. . Christmas Granny Coaster . Materials: 1 skein (2 oz) each Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn in wine, sage and soft ecru G hook Tapestry needle Size: approximately 4 ½” across Abbreviations: (US terms) sl st – slip stitch ch- chain sc – single crochet dc – double crochet hdc spike – half double spike Special stitch: Half Double Crochet Spike Stitch – Yarn over,…
