With only 15 days until Christmas, things are really getting busy now.
I’m beginning to think Santa has the right idea though . . . I need an elf! 😉
You know – just to help with a few things on my list. Maybe he could do the laundry and the grocery shopping, so that I could concentrate on all of the fun holiday stuff. Yes! That would be perfect.
In the midst of the bustle and merriment of the Christmas preparations here, I still like to have a moment to make something – just for the fun of it. It keeps me calm! LOL
Consequently, I’m always on the lookout for a quick and easy project, and when I saw Donna’s version of a sweet but tiny purse, I wanted to make one, too! She very kindly included a link to the directions!
Here’s mine. I put the business card with it to give you an idea of the size.
Wouldn’t it be just the thing to give with a gift card tucked inside?
I used some leftover wool yarn scraps and then crocheted the button as per the directions. I added a Swarovski crystal for a little pizzazz. (You can click on the photo to enlarge it.)
Although I didn’t have a real button on hand that would coordinate with this purse, I do think a vintage or new button would be lovely on the next one I make. Some glitzy yarn and a jeweled button would be gorgeous for an evening bag – when all you might want to carry is a lipstick and maybe a credit/debit card.
Ok, back to decking the halls for me.
‘Til next time,
I LOVE that!! Now I am going to have to make one with the same colors. I may even try that cool crochet button. Thanks for the link. 😀
Sweet little purse.
This weekend I am on the hunt at Goodwill for wool sweaters. I want to try my hand at sewing a felted purse from one. All depends on what I find I guess. I am still crocheting my fingers off. Latest project is a baby blue scarf for my favorite clerk in the deli dept at Walmart.
As Ray Bradbury said “Where do I get my ideas”.
Merry 2 weeks before Christmas
Love, Carol
Adorable! And I love the button!
Hi Crystal! This is another great idea! I love how yours turned out, and it would be perfect as a gift card holder! Thank you for the instructions…if you find an elf, can you ask if he has any friends? Hugs, xoxo
Hey Crystal!! What size yarn and hook did you use? It looks thicker than mine.
Hi Donna 🙂
I used a size H crochet hook, and some leftover Lion brand yarn: “Lion Wool”, which is described as a “medium weight”. I’d say it is pretty close to a worsted weight acrylic if that is what you used?
It could be that my tension was looser that yours? I knew I was going to have to squeeze a bunch of stitches in that chain st. and I didn’t want them to pucker. One last thought… did you do 3 rounds?
I think I used G or maybe H. I’ll have to check my notes. Not sure what you mean by “3 rounds”. I did go around and around, many times. 😀
I love the colors you used, Crystal, and would love to use it as a wrapping or holder for a gift card, given as a present! Thank you, and Happy Holidays!!