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Tapestry Crochet October 22, 2014

Filed under: Crochet,Ta-Dah! — vintagehomespun @ 3:39 pm
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So, I have tried tapestry crochet before, without much success, but this time – hooray! – it worked!

I really needed a small pouch for notions, one that could be tucked into my bag, just big enough to hold a tape measure, a tin of stitch markers and a sewing-up needle, a small pair of needlework scissors, and maybe a spare crochet hook or two!

And here it is…

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And if we look inside…

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After completing the tapestry crochet body, I carried on just with the orange to create a flap by decreasing at each edge. Added a tassel and a loop to fasten and ta dah! There we have it – one tapestry crochet travelling notions pouch!

Happy Wednesday x

 

Rainy Days October 18, 2014

Filed under: Autumn,Crochet — vintagehomespun @ 1:06 am
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So, on a rainy afternoon there is nothing better than messing around with some yarn and a hook! On this occasion I decided to try tapestry crochet, again. I just need a small pouch, just big enough for a small pair of scissors, a tin that holds stitch markers, and maybe a spare crochet hook. So here goes…

Travelling notions

Travelling notions

 

Hopefully there will be a follow up finished photo!

 

Happy Friday xx