Yarn Bags

I have been on a major crocheting kick lately. I must attribute it to joining Ravelry, an online community for knitters and crocheters. Amos told me about it, and I love it! I can keep track of my projects, yarns, and hooks. I can search for all sorts of patterns and have found some amazing ones that I can't wait to make. I have even joined a few groups and am having fun talking with other yarn enthusiasts from all over the world. One group I joined recently is the Lisa Gentry group. She is a designer with some great patterns. One of her fans started the group, and now Lisa is also a moderator. Each month, Lisa is offering one of her patterns free to us. There is then a contest for the end product. The first pattern was for a yarn bag. I made two. One was made from green wool yarn that I felted. The other was made with blue chenille and is super soft. Both came out great, and I am very proud of them! I didn't win the contest but am hopeful that I can win one in the future. The prize the winner got was full of some great yarn, autographed patterns from Lisa, and some other odds and ends.

Before felting.

After felting.

The finished bag.

Chenille bag.

I have lots of plans for Christmas gifts, so hopefully, I will be able to get them all done in time. I am fighting to make time to crochet regularly as it has been wonderful stress relief for me with the crazy school schedule I currently have.