My KristieMN (sort of) backpack

[Loralynn]

I purchased KristieMN's latest pattern at her etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6458853) As I was working up the pattern for the backpack I decided that it was way too much work to give to my dd and have her just end up dumping it on the floor to enhance her bedroom carpeting! I decided to turn it into a purse for myself! Instead of putting a seat on the front of it, I added a cell phone pocket with a closure. I use the drawstring to close the flap so that it is more secure (gotta think safety with a purse). I also added a ruffle around the flap. I love my new purse!!! Thank you Kristie for the base pattern! By the way, I love the way the other items in the pattern set are working up too!

[jmystery757]

Very pretty! Nice way of reinventing the pattern, I like how you added a cell phone holder! Good job

[crochetgal]

Beautiful! I love the color!

[grinning chook]

Adorable!

[Loralynn]

Thanks for the comments! I fell in love with the colors too! They are a lot brighter than what I usually go for, but leave it to good old Red Heart to make something I just couldn't resisit just for the fun of it!!

[Shell]

looks great as a purse and the colours are really cool! looks like your daughter will have enough carpey decorations with the rest of the set

[misssmaggie]

Great idea to make it a purse !!! Thanks for sharing!

[bobwilson123]

thats very pretty ! love the colour

[KristieMN]

Great idea!

 

The backpack looks fantastic!

[Loralynn]

Thank Kristie! By the way, I just wanted to say that I love your patterns and they are very well written! If anyone is on the fence about buying one of Kristies patterns, jump! They are great!

[MrsD]

Wonderful idea! Kristie is a really talented designer, and your adaptations look great!

[oliveoil]

Wow!! What a neat idea!! I especially like the "cell phone holder"(gotta have one, right?? )!! RH has really been making some nice "variegated yarns", such as the one you used for the bag, I like the bright pink variegated one called "Candy Print". Great job!!

[Loralynn]

I just bought another varigated one, it's mostly pink with a bit of purple. I almost bought the pink/red one, but one of my ds talked me into the pink/purple (he knew it was a better choice for me since I don't really like red all that much - smart kid!)

[stormy]

That is very pretty!

[Loralynn]

Thank you Stormy! I have to say I love your free bunny purse pattern you have on your blog! I am definately going to have to make that for my dd to carry next easter!

[rsisland]

Great job! I also love the color choices you used!

[Tampa Doll]

As I was working up the pattern for the backpack I decided that it was way too much work to give to my dd and have her just end up dumping it on the floor to enhance her bedroom carpeting!

 

Oh that is to funny. I love the colors you used and what you did to it. Great job.

[craftygal24]

Great Job! I love the ruffle and the colors are so bright and fun! Kudos on the new purse!

[jasmom]

How cute. Great job on the bag. Looove the color. I made a shaw with this yarn and I love the way the color comes out!

[Loralynn]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

 

jasmom - how did the yarn work up texture wise? Do you have to wash it to get it to soften up? I really like my shawl's to be soft.

[crochetgirl2]

Very nice job - terrific purse! Luv the color too.

[crocheting_Kelly]

Very pretty! I like the colors you used and the ruffle edge around the flap. TFS!

[Snikki28]

very pretty! Love the colors.

[SPRAT605]

It is sooooooooooooo cute! I love it! The colors are awesome!