My First Show-And-Tell! (Grocery Bag)

[TMKA]

I made my first non-square item that wasn't a hat!

 

I used the pattern found here: http://www.xanga.com/bratsis2/597299036/item.html and used some leftover Red Heart yarn.

 

Here's the bag empty:

 

 

And here it is full of pyrex baking dishes. (I wanted to see how sturdy it was!)

 

 

 

Then my daughter wanted a "teeny tiny" one for herself, so...

 

 

(I ran out of yarn half way through! Ack!)

[MadCityCrochet]

Very nice! You did a great job and every time you use it you will be so proud! And I think the one for your daughter is the cutest thing I have seen in a while. You will both be adorable walking through the store with them.

 

Sara

[Debbi-a1]

Both look great. The one for your daughter is fine. I think it looks good with 2 colors.

[Julexia]

Both bags look fabulous! Great job!

[italianchildhood]

They're both really nice!

If you hadn't said anything, I would not have guessed that you ran out of yarn on the second one.

[TMKA]

I did run out of yarn at a very fortuitous point, that's for sure. It made for a really natural and intentional looking switch over!

 

Thanks for the love--I'm rather proud of this, myself! Not too shabby for a non-square item!

[RosiePosie]

It looks great! Very practical to make something you can use a lot, especially because its far more eco-friendly than disposable plastic bags. And so cute that your daughter has a little version!

[CyM]

the two tone is neat!

[oliveoil]

Wow!! That sure turned out nice!! I like the color of blue too!! How sweet that you made your baby a bag too!! The two colors of yarn worked out great!!

[lilmari]

non-square item skillz

i too enjoy the idea of eco-friendly bags. plus the fact that your baby wanted one too is just too cute!

really nice job

[cshort]

They both look great, you did a wonderful job.

[Tampa Doll]

Very pretty.

[Shellymoo]

They look great . I love the size and pattern of the bigger bag!!!

:cheers

[TMKA]

Thanks, everyone! I'm feelin' the love!

 

Well, my Mom loved the bag so much when I showed her that I've been "comissioned" to make her 5 more.

 

I might give her the blue one and make me one in pink with a black bottom.

[irikel]

Great bags!!

[pianoducky]

Everyone at the store is going to ask you about that, and want one too!!! Thats a great pattern, thanks for sharing!

 

And I love the little one for your daughter! It's SOOO cute!!

[jetty56]

They both look great, another thing that is on my list to make

[CrochetLiving]

Congratulations! You're in business!

[yarncat]

Cool bags!

[cher49]

very very nice

[SPRAT605]

Very nice bag!

[yarnlgirl]

How cute is that! I was surprised how sturdy yours was.

[TMKA]

I was surprised how sturdy it was, too. I just wanted a bag that would hold a gallon of milk on shopping day, so my expectations weren't all that high. But, dang, that sucker held those pyrex dishes all night with not even a complaint! It rocks!

[lizdini]

Cute! I think your daughter's with the two colours is adorable!

[DebbyinLV]

I really like yours, it looks better than the one in the pattern. You did a great job!