A Homemade Christmas #1
Breezy on 17 Nov 2009
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.
on 17 Nov 2009 at 11:51 pm # Rebecca
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! ;-)
on 18 Nov 2009 at 9:27 am # Rachel Grace
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
on 18 Nov 2009 at 12:52 pm # Miss Eyebright
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!
on 18 Nov 2009 at 3:51 pm # Miss Rebekah Ann S.
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
on 18 Nov 2009 at 8:26 pm # Heather
These are so precious!! Love them! That was a great idea! love, Heather
on 20 Nov 2009 at 1:47 am # Rebekah
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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on 21 Nov 2009 at 1:48 pm # mom2fur
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!
on 22 Nov 2009 at 11:20 am # Annie
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~
on 26 Nov 2009 at 8:13 pm # Esther
Cute and useful! :)