Last time I talked about my search for a new Bible cover and discovery of Bible totes in the Cover vs. Tote post. Today I'm going to show you how I made my crochet tote and give you tips to create your own. Sketch me!With any new project I start seeing it visually helps beyond words. So I suggest sketching out your idea on paper. Even trying the colors before hand can save you lots of time when it comes to making the tote itself. My inspiration for the Mochi bag comes from the picture on my site of the three mochi. It symbolizes myself and my two daughters. I'm usually feeling like the sleepy white one after chasing and playing with them all day. So I decided to sketch out a three band tote. Construction BasicsThis pattern can be customized so easily because it all starts with a basic rectangle on the bottom. Once you make the base (to the size of your bible or what you need) then you just work up the sides. For the mochi sections I crocheted 11 rows of single crochet in each of their colors. Mochi Bible Tote © 2016 Mei Li Studios (For personal use only. Pattern must be linked back to if posting elsewhere on the internet please.) Stitch abbreviationsch = chain sc = single crochet fdsc = foundation single crochet sl st = slip stitch rnd = round Free PatternBag Row 1: Fdsc 32 in white. Row 2 - 10: Sc once in each st around - 32 sts Rnd 1: Sc in the back loops only around the entire base. - 75 sts Rnd 2-11: Sc once in each st around in white. - 75 sts Rnd 12 - 22: Switch to green yarn and sc in each st around. - 75 sts Rnd 23-33: Switch to pink yarn and sc in each st around. On the end rnd 33 fasten off with sl st. Hide any yarns and stitch the mochi faces into each section. - 75 sts Strap Row 1: Using two strands of Tan yarn with a long beginning tail fdsc 82, ch 1 and turn. - 82 sts Row 2 - 6: Sc once in each st, ch 1 and turn. On 6th row fasten off with sl st and leave long sewing tail. - 82 sts Assembly Sew each end of the strap to the sides of the bag and hide your threads. You're finished!Change the colors or make it all one color to suit your tastes. If you make a bag like this please post them to the Mei Li Studios Facebook page or comment below!
I was looking around the net for ideas to make a baby mobile and found this darling thing! This would be super cute for anyone looking to make a mobile for themselves or friends who are expecting.
Child's bedroom mobile – CoatsCraftsUK As for myself I decided to come up with my own based on Studio Ghibli and Legend of Zelda charm sets. The top is going to be a tree that will come down into the base where the charms will be attached. The tree will double as Totoro's tree and the Deku tree depending on which charms are on at the time. The Ghibli set will include a Star Candy and a Rice Ball (Onigiri) from Spirited Away, Soot Sprite and an Acorn from My Neighbor Totoro, a little Red-orange Goldfish for Ponyo, and the necklace charm from Castle in the Sky. The Legend of Zelda set will include a Purple Rupee, the Triforce, Ocarina of Time, Heart, Navi the fairy, and a treasure chest. |
AuthorI've been crafting since early 2010 and have become "hooked" on crochet ever since. My inspiration often comes from my family and anything adorable. Latest from InstagramCategories
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