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I am fortunate that most of my creations are readily used by my daughter, her friends, my nieces and their friends.. and they are also my inspirations for my creations.
Some years back when my younger niece was studying in Miami, I’d made a small pencil case for her with some yarn I’d had lying around. It was some green and red polyester (4 ply), remainder from some Xmas project. She loved it, and used it so extensively, and on her return home, had actually ‘given’ it as a ‘keep-sake’ to her friend in Miami. So this pencil case was a replacement.
A really
fast project that only requires the yarn, your fingers and the television – as
it’s a simple one line repeat and can be totally done while watching a movie..
ok, let’s make that two movies. What actually takes longer is the zipper,
and of course if you are going to line it, then well … let’s add some more time
to this project then.. else you’re done in a day – zipper and all
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Materials used : Just over one cone (in each color) of polyester purse yarn in cones , with a 4 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle
For Indians : You could use Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum ; Oswal & Vardhman yarns as well
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.
EASY DAILY USE PENCIL CASE
the
polyester purse/cone yarn used
This simple pencil case is in two parts.
The first part is the body done in a rectangle and then there are two round sides.
This gives the finished product a nice rounded look.
A quick project and a lovely gift as well.
Visit me at my Ravelry store at http://ravel.me/shyamanivas/dupc or http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shyamanivas/daily-use-pencil-case
This pattern has been tested using :
a) Cone (Polyester / Purse / 4-ply) yarn ; 55 g (313.5 yds); 4mm (G) hook
a) Cone (Polyester / Purse / 4-ply) yarn ; 55 g (313.5 yds); 4mm (G) hook
b) Oswal Acrylic (stash) ; 4mm (G) hook, Gauge: 8 st=2”; Comment : took about 3 hrs to complete project
c) Debbie Bliss Prima ; 35g approx , 4mm (G) hook, Gauge: 9 stitches = 2 inches ; Comment : about 2 hrs to complete crochet, then lining and zipper took about 2 hrs.
EASY BOTTLE COZY
so the
wine-bottle is nice n cozy
and your
'water' bottle is nice and hidden
While
testing a bag for Anastacia Zittel (Decommission tote), I decided to present
this to my niece-in-law & nephew who’ve recently been ‘blessed’ by the
‘visiting stork’ – and thought that a ‘bottle cozy’ would be ‘just right’ with
this .. ta da!
Now what started off as a bottle cozy for a water bottle (mum's
always need 'regular room temp water for a zillion baby needs), has also
'doubled-up' as a neat 'wine' bottle cover, and a 'yarn stash keeper' and one
of my testers even carried her yarn in this when she was out for the day!
.. and another tester has been inspired to make a 'matching
mug-hug' for her constant Starbucks trips
Visit me at my Ravelry store at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-bottle-cozy or
This bottle cozy has been tested for 750 ml and 1 litre bottles.
It is worked from the bottom up - and easily adaptable for several sizes.
Addition of contrast colour is optional.
750 ml : (L) 9” x (Circumference) 3.5” ;
1 litre : (L) 10.5” c (Circumference) 3.5”
Gauge : 3.5” over 8 rounds, worked in a circle
1 litre : (L) 10.5” c (Circumference) 3.5”
Gauge : 3.5” over 8 rounds, worked in a circle
This pattern has been tested using :
1. 4-ply acrylic from Oswal Mills ; 50 g (165 yds MC); 10-20 g each CC ;5 mm (H) crochet hook,
2. Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight yarn in MC & CC, 5 mm (H) crochet hook, Gauge 3.5” in 8 rounds, Comment : Versatile usage, as it fits even slightly smaller (500 ml) juice bottles to 750 ml wine bottles ;
3. Caron One Pound (Iris), 5 mm (H) crochet hook, 19 yards, 10 grams = 19.0 yards (17.4m) ; with Craft Smart Value Solids (Black) , 92 yards, 50 grams = 92.0 yards (84.1m) ; with Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aqua) ; 14 yards, 8 grams = 14.0 yards (12.8m) ; & Red Heart Super Saver Solids (real teal) ; 11 yards, 6 grams = 11.0 yards (10.1m) ;
4. Vardhaman Millenium (Red) ; 30 g (99 yds) + CC (combined approx 15 g / 49.5 yds); 5 mm (H) crochet hook
5. Sock/4Ply Of Unknown Origin ,11.9 yards, 3 grams 0.06 skeins = 11.9 yards (10.9m) ; Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 ply, 11.9 yards, 3 grams 0.06 skeins = 11.9 yards (10.9m); & Patons UK Fairytale Dreamtime 4ply, 14.9 yards, 4 grams 0.08 skeins = 14.9 yards (13.6m) ; with a 5 mm (H) crochet hook ; Comment : Nice and easy ; the pattern is nice and fits my drinking bottle well
6. Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Bright Green - 64 yds / Bright Red - 36 yds) ; 5 mm crochet hook, Comment : quick project for gift or personal use.
7. Sugar ‘n’ Cream Twist (MC) 90 yds & Martha Stewart Cotton Hemp (CC) 13.5 yds ; 6 mm crochet hook, Completed in a few hours, skill level : easy Comment : another useful FO from you!
8. Caron One Pound (MC) 83 yds & Bernat Super Value Solids (CC) 83 yds, “G” Crochet hook, Comment : Love it..my 3rd project :)
SLIM SLING BAG
You can view this project at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slim-sling-bag
A few days back, during a Rav-meet (“Rav-meet” being the meeting of the Mumbaites who are a part of this Ravelry ‘crochet-knitting’ group online, I mean), one of the young ladies was looking for a bag for her ma-in-law. When her ma-in-law went for her evening walks, she did not like carrying her usual purse, but needed to carry her mobile phone, house keys and maybe some cash.. so Nidhi was looking for a smallish bag that could be easily slung around & light-weight too. We saw several, but like the story of the “3-bears”, none of them were ‘just right’. The following day, by chance I saw some super yarn – and I bought it thinking I’d fashion a small bag.. and voila! The Slim Sling Bag was born.. and presented to dear Nidhi’s ma-in-law J
If not for Nidhi, and my other (above listed) cooperative people, I’d be making stuff that ain’t goin nowhere ;)
.. and then we’d have a problem (Houston!) as then my other half could rightly ask me why I was wasting hard earned money.. so thank you all.. for indulging me… and saving me an ear-full.
the yarn
that beckoned
This slim bag can be made in any size that suits the user, so the time it takes varies from half a day to a day – but it’s still a quick, lovely gift. The designer has used a polyester yarn to avoid lining it, but it can also be made in acrylic or other materials as well.
Its been tested using variegated yarn(s) as well as two different coloured yarns, each giving the pattern a different look.
Gauge is not critical as the size is adjustable.
The idea came to me during our recent Mumbai rav-meet when a friend wanted to purchase a bag for her ma-in-law, but couldn’t find anything suitable. I made her this quick project, so she can now put her keys, wallet, and mobile in when she goes for her walks.
One of my testers has made this to carry her kindle, though she added another row to ‘toughen’ the handle/strap.
This pattern has been tested using :
1. Tahki yarns Monterey ; nearly 2 skeins ; “F” crochet hk,
1. Sensations Bamboo & Ewe (discontinued) ; 1 1/4 oz - 155 yds, “G”/4 mm crochet hook, Skill level : Advanced beginner ; Comment : My yarn was chosen because it was handy and the right weight/thickness, but I do not recommend it as it is very stretchy and will not hold up well for this, in my opinion
2. Polyester purse yarn (unbranded) ; 120 g ; 4 mm crochet hook, Comment : Lovely pattern ; and
3. Polyester purse yarn (unbranded) nearly 2 skeins, & 4 mm crochet hook.
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