I wasn’t sure what I was going to use today for TJ’s Household Challenge as ‘containers’ had so many possibilities.
Anyway, I have been on the lookout for a bag to keep my knitting in as a carrier bag is not the best receptacle! I was looking on Amazon to see how much they are and resented paying thirty quid for the bucket bag that I wanted.
However, I came across Craftsy Website where they had free tutorials on how to make one. Bonus! I had a few scraps of fabric leftover and gave it a whirl. I was really thrilled, as although I am not a great sewist (sewer looks wrong), I managed to make it, and I was more pleased as I have not felt like doing any sewing or anything for ages.
After all that rambling here is my haiku (and my bag)!
My new knitting bag –
A few hours, some old fabric
Was all it took!
Cute bag! What kinds of things do you knit? I knit some as well.
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I have knitted jumpers, shawls, baby stuff, mittens and hats, all kinds of things realy. However, I haven’t done much for a long time. I am just dipping my toe in again 🙂
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I hadn’t done anything in years until recently and I am just doing a few wash cloths. Good luck!
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Thank you and to you too. It is nice to take it up again isn’t it? 🙂
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Yes! I like the sense of accomplishment when something is finished and I know I made it with my own hands : )
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Yes, that is a wonderful feeling. Or when you have made something for someone else and you see them wearing it. Initted my sister a little shrug and she has worn that a few times 🙂
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Not that I know anything about this stuff, but I think the word you were looking for is neither “sewer” not “sewist,” but “seamstress.” 🙂
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Oooh, now that sounds a little too ambitious for me. 🙂
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I used to knit a little…scarves & hats mainly, and one vest. I haven’t knitted in years, but I did find it relaxing…at least when I wasn’t dropping stitches. Good luck with your project! 🙂
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Thanks Tonya. It is taking me ages, but I am hopefully going to get back into it now! 🙂
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It is a very good feeling to make something yourself. Love the haiku!
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Thanks TJ. Yes it is 🙂
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Ooh! Bucket bags are adorable! Good on you, making one — bit too complicated for Joeys 😉
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Well actually, it was a bit complicated for Judys too. What I didn’t mention was that I broke a sewing machine needle in the process! 🙂
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Oh fun! We’re such a pair! We should start our own television program. lol
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Ha HA! We should – it would be a bit of a calamity though! 🙂
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Lbe that great bag. I want to learn to knit. I crochet now.
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Thanks Linda. I wish I could crochet but I can’t get the hang of it! 🙂
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How fun to make your own knitting bag. Sorry that you broke a needle in the process. I know how frustrating that can be. That happens to me when I’ve not checked the needle size before beginning to sew some fairly thick fabric. It is nice to have a new container for your knitting projects.
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Yes, I was pleased with how the bag turned out. I didn’t consider the fact that the cord fabric is quite thick, especially with interfacing! 🙂
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