A Homemade Christmas #1
My sister Emily Rose is hosting “A Homemade Christmas” again! Last year we enjoyed working on making gifts and sharing ideas with each other, and I’m so glad we get to do it again this Christmas season. Be sure to check the schedule so you can follow along and join in the fun!
I expect I’ll enjoy it even more this year, as I’m learning to knit. (Don’t tell Bently, but he’s getting a little sweater!)
This week I’ll show you my latest knitting project.
It’s a pouch for cough drops, or any other little lozenge or candy one would like to tote and not lose to the bottomless crummy depths of a purse.
I also added a crocheted loop and a black button to secure the opening.
While knitting, I realized I should have started with a larger size of needles. The pattern was looking a little cramped, so I added a chipboard insert to stretch it out a little and give it more shape.
For more Homemade Christmas inspiration, visit SimplyVintagegirl.com.
Rebecca on 17 November, 2009, said,
Beautiful pouch! A friend taught me the knit/purl stitches a few months ago but I have been so busy crafting up the gifts for this Christmas, I fear I haven’t had a chance to practice and might just lose it all by January! I was heartened (and bookmarked) your blog post referring to the online videos. Thanks!
Lovely project! You’re cables are fantastic! ;-)
Rachel Grace on 18 November, 2009, said,
What a great idea! I have crocheted some little pouches similar to what you have made, but never knitted any… I might just have to try!
Thank you,
Rachel Grace
Miss Eyebright on 18 November, 2009, said,
Very cute, and very cool! That’s a very good idea. Hmm, I need to come up with something to post for the Homemade Christmas!
Miss Rebekah Ann S. on 18 November, 2009, said,
Breezy, what a terrific idea! And a useful one, too! That little pouch is so cute; you did a really great job.
Thanks for sharing! And I can’t wait to see Bently’s sweater. What a sweat gift; your secret is safe with me! ;)
I’m so sorry I haven’t sent you and Emily the 2nd round of questions yet-I’ve been rather negligent with my e-mailing lately. I’ll be sending them to you soon! :)
Love you,
Bekah
Heather on 18 November, 2009, said,
These are so precious!! Love them! That was a great idea! love, Heather
Rebekah on 20 November, 2009, said,
That’s a really good idea!! And it’s so cute! I’ll have to show my sister! :)
To the KING be all the glory!
Rebekah
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mom2fur on 21 November, 2009, said,
A pouch for cough drops–what a great idea! And I’m not much of a knitter, so a little thing like this is right up my alley. Very cute!
Annie on 22 November, 2009, said,
Hello Breezy,
You, your sister, and cousin have me all excited about knitting. :) I am looking forward to making some fingerless gloves and small pouches…what a great idea! Thanks again!
Blessings!
~Annie~
Esther on 26 November, 2009, said,
Cute and useful! :)