Crochet Tote and Matching Afghan

[FirefightersWife]

I made this a few weeks ago for my MIL for Mothers Day.The tote was so nice to make but required more sewing than I personally like but was well worth it.I did not make the side pockets and only made 6 pockets instead of 8.

Here is the free pattern for the tote from Lionbrand

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/HookedBags.html

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To match the tote I decided to make an Afghan also...It is called Fabulous Fans from the Afghans by the pound By Rita Weiss.I choose 3 different colors instead of the pattern being in one color only.Only have to add the fringe and its complete.

I am going to place the afghan inside the tote when I give it to her for Mother's Day!

Hope you all like it...

[Tampa Doll]

Very nice. I am sure she will love it.

[Debbi-a1]

Beautiful! You did a great job on both of them. Your MIL will LOVE them.

[RoseRed]

Very, Very nice!

[cher49]

you did a good job

[stitchgirl]

They are both very pretty.

[pineapplequeen]

Very pretty!!

[megamomls]

I know that these required a lot of work on your part & she must be one special MIL!! You did an awesome job on them both & I think I like the look of your tote better with the 6 pockets instead of 8. Please keep us updated on her reaction.

[Peggy85225]

Very nice.

[Sylviaf]

Your tote is so pretty. I made one like that with Sugar and Cream and also didn't want to do all that sewing (I love to sew, but not crochet projects). I tried to sew it together on my machine, which sews everything, and did nothing but break needles. I guess the only thing to do is put these totes together by hand, but when you get such a nice result, it is probably worth the effort.

[blazin48]

Wow, fantastic work! Thank you for the link for the tote pattern. Stay fire safe!!!

[yarntotingmama]

Great gift idea! Love the bag

[imthesilverlining27]

Outstanding!!! I love that. Great job!!!

[misssmaggie]

Looks great...she will love it !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[TammyNC]

I am sure your MIL is going to love it. I've had the purse pattern printed for a while, just haven't gotten around to it. Love the idea of an afghan to go inside as an additional gift.

 

Thanks for sharing your work!

[threadlover]

Very nice. I'm sure she will love it.

Marcia

[TwistedStitchCrochet]

One very lucky MIL, those are very pretty. Great Work.

[itzhunic]

What an awesome gift and labor of love!! I also adore your avatar as I too am a proud firefighters wife!!

[Monique39]

very very nice

[yarncat]

Love your projects!

[FirefightersWife]

Thank you all soooooo much you guys ROCK!!!!