This took about 14 bags to make.
Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across to beginning ch. 14 sc. Work 2 more sc in same ch. Continue working sc across other side of beginning ch for 13 more sc. Do NOT join. Ch 1, turn. Continue working rows evenly until it is the length you want. I made 30 rows. Ch 1, join short end.
Sc across 10 stitches of short end to start credit card/driver's license pocket. At end of each row, sl st in one layer of billfold to close the side of the pocket and to move the plarn up to work the next row. Sc across, repeat for 11 rows.
Sl st over 7 rows of the billfold. Ch 10, sl st at other side of the billfold to start other pocket. Sc 10 in ch 10 loop. Complete 2nd pocket the same as first pocket. Sl st across end of pocket, joining it to the billfold to close the pocket.
Finish off and work in ends.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
WIP Style
As I've said before, I have lots of wip at any given time. I switch between them depending on my mood. When I go somewhere, I like to take a plarn project, because it won't show dirt the way a white or light colored thread or yarn project would, unless I'm going to one of my nephews' sports events and it's cold. Then I take an afghan to help stay warm.
So my wip style is to have lots of projects going at once in different colors and materials.
My mom is the opposite. One project at a time. She learned to crochet with plarn and doesn't like working with yarn. She has, but not very often. Then again, she was 78 when she learned after my dad passed away. She has never liked leaving lots of unfinished projects around. She has, on occasion, set a project aside and started another on, but that's usually because she ran out of plastic bags of whatever color she needed for the first project.
We represent the 2 extremes:
1 project at a time, and
many projects at a time in different materials and colors. Of course, I'm NOT saying one is right and one is wrong. Whatever style works for someone is what is right for that person! Even somewhere in the middle with a few projects at a time.
So, whichever wip style works for you is right for you. You're normal. Enjoy!
So my wip style is to have lots of projects going at once in different colors and materials.
My mom is the opposite. One project at a time. She learned to crochet with plarn and doesn't like working with yarn. She has, but not very often. Then again, she was 78 when she learned after my dad passed away. She has never liked leaving lots of unfinished projects around. She has, on occasion, set a project aside and started another on, but that's usually because she ran out of plastic bags of whatever color she needed for the first project.
We represent the 2 extremes:
1 project at a time, and
many projects at a time in different materials and colors. Of course, I'm NOT saying one is right and one is wrong. Whatever style works for someone is what is right for that person! Even somewhere in the middle with a few projects at a time.
So, whichever wip style works for you is right for you. You're normal. Enjoy!
Monday, September 14, 2015
WIP's Progress
Have I finished anything recently? Yes.
My phone caddy, which I use a lot.
My sister's phone caddy, which she seems to like. She even said her walking buddy would be so jealous and it's a good thing their initials are different.
My stadium seat cushion. It took a long time to make, even longer than a grocery bag. I was surprised it didn't take much stuffing. I'd been saving handles and only used about 1/2 of what I had. It is so soft!
I've made 5 coasters for the pineapple parfait sets. I realized I'll need more than 1 of each color to use if I have company over for coffee. At least they don't take long to make.
So, do I have fewer wip's? No. I keep starting new projects, and I still have some large afghans in the works.
I realized I didn't have a grocery bag using plarn from one of the grocery stores, so I had to start one.
I guess I'm just making sure I never get bored.
My phone caddy, which I use a lot.
My sister's phone caddy, which she seems to like. She even said her walking buddy would be so jealous and it's a good thing their initials are different.
My stadium seat cushion. It took a long time to make, even longer than a grocery bag. I was surprised it didn't take much stuffing. I'd been saving handles and only used about 1/2 of what I had. It is so soft!
I've made 5 coasters for the pineapple parfait sets. I realized I'll need more than 1 of each color to use if I have company over for coffee. At least they don't take long to make.
So, do I have fewer wip's? No. I keep starting new projects, and I still have some large afghans in the works.
My daughter just bought a house, so I started a pineapple runner for her, in white.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Plarn Phone Caddy 2
I have used my phone caddy a lot this past week. I've gotten lots of compliments on it. My mom liked it so much, she made one for herself. She said it was great for bike rides, cause her phone was handy and not in her way at all.
My sister said several times what a good idea it is, so I thought I would make one for her for her birthday.
Her phone has a case and is bigger than mine, so I made the bottom 5 stitches across instead of 3. Also more rows across the bottom and more rounds up the sides. Another change I made to last week's pattern was about 1 1/2 inches from the top, I worked the chain across the front of the side, then continued the sc rounds. This meant I didn't have to ch st down the outside for the chain. I think it looks neater, not as messy.
I also monogrammed it for her. After it was crocheted, I used grey plarn (any contrasting color would work). I fastened the plarn to the back and using slip stitches, crocheted a lovely "S".
I hope she likes it.
My sister said several times what a good idea it is, so I thought I would make one for her for her birthday.
Her phone has a case and is bigger than mine, so I made the bottom 5 stitches across instead of 3. Also more rows across the bottom and more rounds up the sides. Another change I made to last week's pattern was about 1 1/2 inches from the top, I worked the chain across the front of the side, then continued the sc rounds. This meant I didn't have to ch st down the outside for the chain. I think it looks neater, not as messy.
I also monogrammed it for her. After it was crocheted, I used grey plarn (any contrasting color would work). I fastened the plarn to the back and using slip stitches, crocheted a lovely "S".
I hope she likes it.
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