Luck of the D Purse-Part 3

Hi all, I know a few people have been waiting for me to post this part of the Luck of the D purse! I am so glad I can help with your craft endeavors. Here are the instructions on how to add a fabric lining to a crochet purse. Enjoy!

Luck of the D Purse-Part 3  

Skill Level-Easy

What you will need:

Sewing Machine (regular thread to match your fabric)

Any color fabric (nothing too heavy or too stretchy)

Quilting thread to match your fabric

Scissors

Sewing needle

Cut out fabric (width 7 1/2 inches & length 12 inches). Pin the fabric together so, only three edges are pinned (two smaller sides and one larger side).

Sew fabric together in the pinned areas to make a pouch using the sewing machine. Fold down fabric and pin the top of the pouch (Pin two pieces of fabric separate from each other to make a opening) around. Sew around the pinned fabric (make sure your Fabric edges are sewn on the same side as you pouch edges). 

Turn purse inside out, slip pouch over purse (This puts your edges inside to be hidden), Thread needle with 1 arms length (double string) of black quilting thread (tie in a double knot). Use the Crochet lip to attach to the purse pouch.

Insert needle from inside to outside of pouch on white stitch line (do not pull all the way through, insert needle back in through the pouch and in between the ending knot of the thread). Pull ending knot to fabric and pull thread through. Do a running stitch around the crochet lip and purse pouch.

A running stitch basically looks like this:

- - - - - - - - - - - 

What I did to attach the pouch and the crochet purse together is to go into the pouch and go into one stitch in the crochet bag and back out through the pouch again (all the way around).  Then I do it again over the spaces without stitching so the stitch looks more like this:

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Make sure your stitching is not loose but, not too tight either (don't want it to bunch up).

(Note: do every other crochet stitch in the bag and use stitch marker to mark them. This will help when you do the second round of stitches, you would use the ones that don't have markers.)

Once done turn inside out and your done!

Happy stitching!

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© Hooking Rainbow 02/28/2013. All rights reserved.

Luck of the D Purse-Part 2

It has been crazy around here, I swear my son is bouncing off the walls! I have had to stop every few seconds just to finish this part of the project. Anyhow hopefully without further interruptions, here is part two of this Luck of D Purse...Enjoy.

Skill Level-Easy

What you will need:

Hook Size E-4.00-3.50 mm

Worsted weight yarn-Color B

Needle to weave in ends

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain

Sp-Space

Sk Sp-Skip Space

St-Stitch/stitches 

Sc-Single crochet

Luck of the D Purse-Part 2

Row 1-7

Find a open 3 Sk Sp at the to of the purse, from the inside of the purse attach your color B to the outside Sp of the three St.

Sc 5 in the 3 Sk St Sp (do this 7 times, Ch 1 each time between rows). Fasten off and pull work though hole to the outside of the purse. Note: Make sure there is a long enough string to for sewing & weaving in your ends.

Go to the next open 3 sk sp.

Once all 10 Sp are completed pull the Color C tabs through the holes to the outside of the purse.

Attaching the purse to the handles:

Take your Color C tabs and insert them through the handles...do one side at a time. With your string sew them to the other side of the tab and sew to the top of the Color A 3 Sk St space (this is so the hole will not show). Once done weave in your ends. Do this for both sides.

My next post will be on how to attach a fabric lining into Luck of the D Purse.

Happy Sewing! 

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 © Hooking Rainbow 02/26/2013. All rights reserved.

Luck of the D-Purse-Part 1

Such a wonderful Sunday to make a purse!

I have been at a loss of what to make lately with spring coming; I just finished my nerdy owl bag for a friend (which the pattern will be up soon).

I decided to make another purse but, on Wednesday I met up with a great friend that helped me pull a ton of ideas out of my head. I expect to be in full pattern mode this spring. 

Hope you all enjoy this pattern...my inspiration for this particular pattern came from the T-Rex Dinosaur claws!

This post is going to be posted in three sections so, I can break down the project more easily.

This first section is going to be the purse pattern, the second will be the handle attaching & the third will be adding and sewing lining into the purse.

Skill Level –advanced

What you will need:

Hook Size E-4.00-3.50 mm

Worsted weight yarn

Needle to weave in ends

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain

Sp-Space

Sk-Skip

Sk Sp-Skip Space

St-Stitch/stitches                                                                   

Sl St-Slip Stitch

Sc-Single crochet

Dc –Double crochet

BLO-Back loops only

FLO-Front loops only

Luck of the D-Purse

Foundation:

With color A Ch 40. Sc in the second ch from the hook (BLO), along the other side of the ch Sc in FLO only. Sl st to join. Add maker pin.

Round 1:

Sc around. (Start and end at marker pin)

Round 2:

  2 Sc in the next Sc, Sc around till opposite end of st marker, 2 Sc in the next Sc, Sc around till st marker.

Round 3:

  2 Sc in each of the next 2 Sc, Sc around till opposite end of st marker, 2 Sc in each of the next 2 Sc,  Sc around till marker pin.

Round 4-6:

Sc around till maker pin

Round 7:

Take the hook out of the loop, insert into next Sc st and put loop back on hook

With Color B-(do not fasten off color A)

Pull color b yarn through both Sc st and loop, ch 3. 1 dc in the next 2 Sk Sp, chain 3 and Sk 3 st.  * 1 dc in the next 3 Sk Sp, chain 3 and Sk 3 st. repeat from * till stitch marker.  Join with a Sl St in starting ch 3 Sp. Insert marker pin in loop and pull out hook.

Round 8:

Insert hook into first Skip 3 Sp (previous or last from Round 7)  

With Color C-(do not fasten off color b)

 Pull color C yarn through first Sk 3 Sp, chain 3, 1 dc in the next 2 Sk Sp, chain 3 and skip 3 st.  * 1 dc in the next 3 Sk Sp, chain 3 and Sk 3 st. repeat from * till stitch marker.  Join with a Sl St in starting ch 3 Sp. Insert marker pin in loop and pull out hook.

Round 9:

Insert hook into first Skip 3 Sp (previous or last from Round 8)  

With Color A-(do not fasten off color C)

 Pull color A yarn through first Sk 3 Sp, chain 3, 1 dc in the next 2 Sk Sp, chain 3 and Sk 3 st.  * 1 dc in the next 3 Sk Sp, chain 3 and Sk 3 st. repeat from * till stitch marker.  Join with a Sl St in starting ch 3 Sp. Insert marker pin in loop and pull out hook.

Round 10-

Repeat round 7-9 5 times (6 of each color) (note: when you pull yarn color through the first Sk 3 Sp use the loops with marker pin)(Note: After round 9 insert hook into last St of Sk 3 Sp-This will have you going counter clockwise instead of clock wise (switch to clockwise again on round 13-continue in that pattern (3 clockwise and 3 counter clock wise) so, the loop with marker pin doesn't have to stretch each time). Should end with color A.

Section for handles to attach:

Round 1-Color A

 Dc into both Sk st front and back of bag and the following 2 sk  st front and back together. Sc around to opposite side of stitch marker , Dc into both Sk st front and back of bag and the following 2 sk  st front and back together (take pin attach to loop and thread through back of Dc’s), Sc around to stitch marker. Join with Sl st. Fasten off Color A (Leave long enough tail to weave in ends

Round 2-Color B

Pull off pin on Color b loop insert hook and pull though loop.Sc Around. Join with Sl St. Fasten off Color B (Leave long enough tail to weave in ends

Round 2-Color  C

Pull off pin on Color C loop insert hook and pull though loop.Sc Around. Join with Sl St. Fasten off Color c (Leave long enough tail to weave in ends)

Happy hooking!

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Part 3

© Hooking Rainbow 02/24/2013. All rights reserved.

Flip Flop Repurpose

I have been making this slipper pattern I bought from two girls patterns on Etsy for about 9 months now, lol! I tend to get distracted with the many projects or ideas I have in my head. I usually have to pick up and put down a project many times. Unless a project takes less then 1 hour to complete it can be put down many times in a day, this is especially so, when my little monkey is permanently attached to my hip!

The pattern was great, very detailed instructions and plenty of pictures to help with making the slippers. But, I wanted something more than slippers...I wanted shoes I could wear outside.

I wanted something that was inexpensive, durable and wouldn't look tacky. I finally settled on flip flop bottoms. I bought a few sets of flip flops after the summer which were on clearance for $5.00 at Target. Then I started on my 9 month journey.

Here's what you need to make them:

A slipper pattern
Lecia flip flops or similar type of flip flops
Nail
Hammer
Yarn
Gimp/Yarn
button
shoe glue
scissors
Needle

Here is how to make them:

•  Crochet your slipper pattern

When I originally made the pattern I crocheted the whole slipper and then added it to the flip flop. I think with this two girls pattern (for all you triers out there) next time it would be easier to make the sole first, attach the sole to the flip flop and then finish the full slipper after. 

• For your flip flops, cut off your flip flop straps only-leave the three plugs in the bottom (glue the plugs in so they don't fall out). Make sure on the side your foot/slipper will be that there isn't any part of the plugs that would stick your foot (cut off any excess). 
• Hammer and nail, make holes in the flip flop (around) about 1/2 inch apart and 1/2 inch away from the edge of the shoe. 
• Gimp/Yarn & needle, thread Gimp or yarn through holes and into the slipper sole. First and last stitch start and end in the slipper for weaving in ends.

I used matching yarn for this part but, my husband suggested gimp to use for climates that have rain and snow a lot. This way you won't have to do a rethread if the yarn breaks as gimp is more durable and waterproof.

I added my own flower pattern to the slipper.
Here is the instructions:

CH-Chain
Sc-Single crochet
Sl St-slip stitch
Dc-Double crochet

Flower 1-
Ch 2. 7 Sc in the second chain from the hook. sl st to join. Add marker pin.
2 Sc in each st around. sl st to join.
5 Dc in the next st, sl st in the next st, repeat 7 times. fasten off and weave in ends (leave 6 inches of string).

Flower 2-

Ch 2. 8 Sc in the second chain from the hook. sl st to join. Add marker pin.
3 Dc in the next st, sl st in the next st, repeat 4 times. fasten off and weave in ends (leave 6 inches of string).


Put the two crochet flower pieces on top of each other after weaving in ends. Sew button in the middle of the two pieces and attach to slipper.

Happy Crafting!

© Hooking Rainbow 02/18/2013. All rights reserved.

Mardi Gras Bead Project 2-Coasters

Tons and tons of beads my friend had from her vacation, so much that there was enough for a few projects. We had so much fun last time making the center pieces and wine glass decorations! Our next project was even more fun and complimented our table theme. Coasters!!!

Here is what you need:

Cardboard/Cardboard box

Scissors

glue gun

Mardi Gra beads

Optional:

Paint/Fabric

Here is what you do:

1.Plug in your glue gun

2.Cut out a few different shape pieces out of  cardboard

3.Cut Mardi Gra bead string to fit you cardboard pieces

4.Use your glue gun to glue the Mardi Gra beads to the cardboard

5. Let your master piece dry

There are a few variations to hide the cardboard (if desired) below:

*You could paint the cardboard (any color).

*You could use scrap fabric to cover the cardboard (any kind)-You would need to glue the fabric to the cardboard.

Happy Crafting! 

© Hooking Rainbow 02/18/2013. All rights reserved.

It's a mystery-Part 4!

Final day of the CAL (crochet-a-long)! The pattern included a row 25 (to even out the bottom) and instructions on how to cut/attach 12 strings each for braids. I had fun with this CAL! So what was the mystery item, you ask?

An adult bonnet!

Part 4 is here

I used a hook size smaller (K instead of an L) and I got a bonnet that fits a toddler!

Here is my finished toddler bonnet:

I added a cute heart button for Valentines day!

If you would like to make this cute bonnet the links to Instructions, Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 are:

Here

If you would like the full pattern go:

Here

Happy hooking!
© Hooking Rainbow 02/08/2013. All rights reserved.

It's a mystery-Part 3!

There were a few kinks that needed to be worked out for part 3. Even with testing, things like this can get through! My husband always says the same thing about video games...there maybe some issues that get through testing but, they can be fixed with a patch. That is kinda what happened with the pattern.

Here is the story:

 Row 12 included an abbreviation Spd st that I had never seen before.Which I found out within a few minutes of asking the designer herself. Spd st if you don't know is a spider stitch which is a sc, ch 1, sc into the same stitch. Once I found that out I was off to start part 3 of my mystery item.

However, my brain was against me...It had me thinking one thing and the pattern was saying another thing. I kept wondering why I had more Spd st then the 19 the pattern stated. I think I stared at the pattern for most of the day yesterday until it clicked....I needed to add an additional skip stitch so, 2  in-between the Spd.

Once I got through all that, I got hung up AGAIN on row 24! The pattern originally had a shell st into the chain space of the Spd st. The issue was there was no Spd st to put the shell st in....all issues are now fixed with the pattern though, yay! 

Check out the changes: 

Part 3

Here is my part 3:



I think it is a bonnet, what do you think?

 If you want to participate, here is my link post from yesterday for the CAL:

Instructions, part 1 & part 2



Happy hooking!

© Hooking Rainbow 02/07/2013. All rights reserved.

It's a mystery-Part 2!

Yesterday the mystery pattern started to look more like a hat, could it be? What type of hat will it be or will it actually be a hat? There are still two more days of the Crochet-a-long (CAL)so, we will know soon! Here is a  picture of my part 2 progress:

 If you want to participate, here is my link post from yesterday for the CAL:

Instructions and part 1

Part 2 is here

Happy hooking:)
© Hooking Rainbow 02/06/2013. All rights reserved.

It's a mystery-Part 1!

I recently came across a post from one of my favorite crochet websites, dearestdebi! She blogged about a mystery crochet along (CAL)! You ask what is a CAL? A CAL is a mystery crochet item in which the pattern is posted in sections. This sounded fun so, I decided to participate:) If you wish to participate to here are the links to start:

Instructions
Part 1 

Here is my part one progress:

What will it be? I will be posting my progress for the next four days of the CAL...Happy hooking!
© Hooking Rainbow 02/05/2013. All rights reserved.

Mardi Gras Bead Projects

A few days ago a friend came to me and asked: "What do i do with all these Mardi Gra beads I have from my vacation?" She wanted to keep them for memory sake but, didn't want to just stick the bag full in her closet to collect dust. I quickly did some Pinterest searching. There were a few ideas that came up-
coasters, center pieces, wine glass decorations, mirror ornaments, up-cycling an old lamp....The list can go on. It was decided that we would try center pieces and wine glass decorations due to the fact there is no glue gun involved. Simple and easy...Here what you need to DIY:

Materials:
Vase/Wine glasses
Mardi Gras bead necklaces
Fake flowers-you can use real flowers but, they would need to have a flower water tube/ flower replaced out occasionally.
Scissors: optional

For center pieces:

Pick the color scheme you want...I chose a three scheme pattern.

Example:
Gold, pink and black
or
Purple, blue and green

Add your color bead necklaces into the vase in any order...Do not fill to the top until you add the flowers!

Make sure the flowers are the proper size...Using the scissors cut to the desired length.

Wrap beads around the flowers and add them to the vase.

Now you have a perfect center piece for any occasion. 

For wine glasses:

Take one Mardi Gras bead necklace and one wine glass. Wrap the beads around the wine glass stem. And you're done!

Quick and easy way to liven up your home for guests!

The beads can be taken off the stem for dish washing purposes!

Hope you enjoy the Hooking Rainbows Project! Stay tuned for more fun with beads...There are still plenty left over!

© Hooking Rainbow 02/02/2013. All rights reserved.