Projects, etc.

Lately I've really been trying my luck at different crochet projects and I've had a lot of fun. It's neat what you can do if you rally put your mind to it. No pun intended, honestly!

A few weeks ago, one of Brant's coworkers commented on my headwraps. He told her I could crochet a lot of things (not THAT much in my opinion) and she asked about my crocheting a scripture bag for her 12 year-old daughter. I heartily agreed.
I didn't have a pattern or anything, so I measured Brant's scriptures (Mine are so fat and full of inserts from seminary and institute that they make a poor model), made adjustments to allow for stretch, and had at it.
I think it turned out rather well, so did Brant's coworker, and her daughter LOVED it. I'm estatic that she's so happy with it. She's taking it to her first year of Girl's Camp. Yay!

Her mother reqeusted that I embroider her daughter's initials on the bag.

I have also been working on Purses and Bags made from Granny Squares.

This first one was one inspired by a blog I discovered on day while browsing patterns and ideas online. It's a great bag, and when filled, is like a satchel. It doesn't keep it's square shape, but it cute regardless.

These two bags aree made from several little granny squares. Pattern is totally my own. I designed its construction as i went along (take about flying by the seat of your pants!)

I created the green one first. I currently use it as my purse.

I just finished this one a few days ago. It's larger and a big deeper. I want to find some cute matching fabric and line it. The size is great for just about anything. I'm going to make a similar bag in pastel green, lilac and brown for a pregnant friend as a diaper bag. It's her first!

I also have a new blog for my crocheted items:

jessikireevecrochet.blogspot.com

It's kind of like an unofficial catalog page or portfolio of what I currently can make.

I welcome any thoughts or ideas!