Some Ta-Dahs

Ever had one of those weeks where you really just don’t feel your normal self?? Well, I think this last week has been a bit like that for me.  Just couldn’t get into anything much either work wise or crafty wise. I think my get up and go got and and went .

I managed to get the vast majority of my candle orders out on Tuesday. I had quite a few tumbler candles to make.

I’m still working on 2 last minute orders. I should get them done and dusted by Wednesday, then that’s it …. no more chandling for me.

I managed to sort of finish a couple of WIPs I had. I sewed the handles to my crochet bag and just for my friend Julia from Shetland, and everyone else, here is the bag.

I still need to line it and sew on the little flowers but essentially it is finished. I’ll be using it to carry any current crochet WIPs.

I also made a crochet hook case made with leftover Rico Creative Yarn from the bag. I needed a decent case for my hooks

I’ve been storing them in a flimsy roll pack that came free with The Art of Crochet partwork. Then my very good friend Jules from Scents-Ability showed me a crocheted hook case. I put it in my Ravelry queue and made it over 3 nights last week.

As you can see it’ s nice and bright and matches the bag. As you ca see there’s plenty of room for my hooks, a small pair of scissors, some stitch markers and yarn needles. I need to get a zip for it and that’s it. I’m going to make one for my friend as she wants one. Let me know what colour you want Jules

For anybody wanting the pattern, it’s free. If you’re on Ravelry, then you can find it here or alternatively you can go directly to Aluminum Crochet Case. If you’re a UK crocheter you’ll have to put your US crochet head on ….

So what have I got on the go. Well I got out my knitting needles for the first time in 11 years. I’m knitting a hat that came with some free wool in August’s copy of Let’s Knit magazine. And I’ve made some more squares for the Vintage Style Throw, but I think  I shall save those for my next post.