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July 20, 2005
Okay so the honeymoon is over
You come here to see stuff right? Well, I actually have finished something! Here is the Sling Bag from the RY Classic Holiday book
I liked this! It was quick, I am going to use it and I like the color.
Specs:
Yarn: Jo Sharp Soho Summer dk 100% cotton in Umber
Crochet hook: US E
I worked up this cute little wrist cuff/bracelet thingy for the DIY show. They are going to show it, but they didn't want the pattern so I will offer it up over the next few days. I have to write it up. It is just triple crochet and I added a button. You could put a brooch or anything on it.
Here is the back
I forgot to mention that I of course went yarn shopping with the girls while in Burbank. We went to Unwind Yarn. They were great and very nice and helpful (thumbs up!) This is what I got
and
What to do with it? I love it! The stuff on top is Crystal Palace kid merino (similar to kid silk haze) and under it is this fun/funky cotton in bright orange and bright yellow. 1/2 the proceeds of the yarn go to charity so that's good for me. Well I couldn't resist the SWTC Karokie (SP) Yarn. It's purdy.
My Knit Picks order arrived while I was away
Am I gonna make socks or am I gonna make socks? What's your size?
Okay and I have been cruising along internetland and I found this. Is this not the coolest? My boobs would look great in that!
Has anyone checked out this yet? Oh my god! Go here and check out the patterns!
WOW! Gorgeous plump girls frolicking in great crochet things! Right up my ally (being a plump gal my self ;-)
Over and out
Posted by beth at July 20, 2005 12:22 PM
Comments
my shoe size is 6 ;-) (i think, anyway - stupid us sizes!)
anyway. your bracelet is the cutest! fantastic!
Posted by: kris at July 20, 2005 02:24 PM
Oh that bracelet is too cute! I don't crochet, but I'll definitely give it a try! Love the Hot Lava...I was making one, but it just got too hot to knit wool. It's super easy!
Posted by: Christie at July 20, 2005 02:26 PM
The sling bag looks great! I think I will have to redo mine.. take out those unecessary extra rows. Though I am loving yours, so am kinda tempted to redo it in a nice brown color and use the cotton glace for another project!
Posted by: Diana at July 20, 2005 02:27 PM
The bag is fantastic! "My boobs would look great in this!" Well if that's not motivation... I don't know what is! :P
Posted by: Liz at July 20, 2005 02:34 PM
Oh, pretty pretty! I love my market style bag (mine was knit though) and I am sure you will like this one :) The new sock yarns you got are great--I have that Geranium in my stash. I am very intrigued by their new sock yarn (is that it on top?) Cute cuffs too--I love the button.
Have a good one, Beth!
Posted by: Lolly at July 20, 2005 02:50 PM
hey thanks for the link to french girls. so that's what pleasantly plump looks like? i'm more UNpleasantly plump but hey i am a french girl!
Posted by: maryse at July 20, 2005 03:59 PM
Ok, you know my shoe size, right? I just printed off the lava pattern, as you know as well, my boobs would look awesome as well!!!
Posted by: peg at July 20, 2005 04:48 PM
I love the bag - it turned out really well!
And I can't wait to see what French Girls has to offer - looks like they will be chest friendly.
Yours in boobs,
meg
Posted by: meg at July 20, 2005 05:05 PM
hey! what color of karaoke is that?
Posted by: shobhana at July 20, 2005 05:49 PM
I've been eyeing that hot lava pattern as well. I'm totally in love with the white version! And thatnks for the link to French Girls, those patterns are beautiful, I can't wait for the site to launch.
Posted by: Kristin at July 20, 2005 10:16 PM
That Hot Lava...I have been meaning to make that for ages. I just wonder if the Karabella Chunky will do or what I should knit it with...I have seen the french girls stuff too. Love it.
Glad to hear that your trip out here went well!
Posted by: wendy at July 21, 2005 12:48 AM
I'm definitely a Giselle! I wear a men's 9.5 shoe. I wonder if my boobs would look great in that cardy too? Maybe we should do a KAL to make our boobs look good.
Posted by: Jon at July 21, 2005 09:47 AM
Those are some drool-worthy yarns! The colors are great! Rachel's been talking about getting together to do some spinning soon. You up for it?
Posted by: Erin at July 21, 2005 09:47 AM
Hey Beth - Great bag! I have knitted several pairs of socks in the Knitpicks yarn and absolutely love it! The colors are great and it has a nice soft feel.
It's been a long time since we've seen you at a knitup. We have reconvened at the new Starbucks (where Nancy's used to be) in Armory Square. Hope to see you down there soon! :)
Posted by: Susan at July 21, 2005 07:14 PM
Neat bag! Well done. We officially have three sets of the same sock yarn! I have all of the colors you showed! Copy cat!! ;-) Make the red & pink socks first.
Posted by: Audrey at July 22, 2005 09:05 AM
great stuff you got...luv the colors...and you know my size...Hhahah....just really don't know about your chest in that cut down cardi...i see girls (large) wearing them around town and i just don't get it....does nothing for them....but hey...say-la-vi...whatever floats your boat..ay
Posted by: lemon at July 22, 2005 10:14 AM
Plump? Where? Who? I didn't see any plump people on the french girls site.
Posted by: Susan at July 24, 2005 02:57 PM
I love the crocheted cuff, my daughter would love it even more with all her buttons she could wear on it. I can't till you have the pattern ready. I love your blog.
Posted by: Trish at July 28, 2005 09:09 PM
