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Hey everyone! I have a nice summery project for you guys and and fantastic surprise. This bohemian totebag is very summery. I thought we needed a new bag design for this summer and this is what I've come up with. A company called "We Are Knitters" asked me if I would like to try some of their yarns, of course I said yes. They let me pick out some colors and threw in some needles of theirs for me to try. They are super nice and I want to send them a thousand thank yous for sending these to me. So these are the yarns that I will be using for this project. The yarn is very soft and nice to use. I really enjoyed working with it. We Are Knitters has a fantastic website and were very kind to make up a 15% off coupon for you guys to use off your order from their website (link below.) They were also kind enough to set up a giveaway for you guys. Buy signing up for their newsletter you will be enter in a giveaway where you will win some lovely goodies from their website. Let me know what you guys think of this bag. Hope you guys enjoy.
Thanks so much for coming back and watching!
(I was not paid to use these products. I was simply sent these items from the company to try out)
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
We Are Knitters website:
weareknitters.com
Coupon Code for 15% off your order from We Are Knitters:
PLEASANTSEASWAK
Sign up for We Are Knitters Newsletter:
bit.ly/WAK_PLEASANTSEAS
Items:
We Are Knitters Cotton Wool 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton yarn (100 grams, 232yrds), 1 ball of Natural, Aquamarine, Salmon Pink & Light Yellow.
Crochet hook size F/5 (3.75mm)
Large Sewing needle
Finished Measurement:
10" x 10" (not including strap)
Strap Measurement:
2" wide x 32 1/2" long
Square Measurement:
5" x 5"
NOTE: You can use the same color combinations I did, or make up your own. Use a different color each row or just use one. Customize to make it your very own design.
Instructions:
With color #1.
Rnd 1: Ch3, in first ch, 2dc, *ch2, 3dc; rep 2 more times, ch2 sl st to join. Sl st in next st. Cut yarn.
Pick up color #2 and sl st to next st and ch-2 sp.
Rnd 2: Ch4, sc1 in same sp, *ch3, in ch-2 sp (sc, ch3, sc); rep from * 2 more times, ch3, sl st to join. Cut Yarn.
Pick up color #3 and sl st in ch-3 sp.
Rnd 3: Ch2, in same sp (2dc, ch2, 3dc), 3dc, *in corner *(3dc, ch2, 3dc), 3dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. Sl st in next st. Cut Yarn.
Pick up color #2 and sl st in ch-2 sp.
Rnd 4: Ch4, sc in same sp, *(ch3, sc in space between our 3dc sets) rep to next corner, in ch-2 sp (sc, ch3, sc); rep from * around sl st to join.
Pick up color #4 and sl st in ch-3 sp.
Rnd 5: Ch2, in ch-3 sp (2dc, ch2, 3 dc), *(in ch-3 sp 3dc) rep to next corner, (3dc, ch2, 3dc); rep from * around. sl st to join.
Pick up color #2 and sl st in next st and in ch-2 sp.
Repeat Row 4 & 5.
Fasten off.
You can alternate between different color patterns or keep them the same.
Make 8 squares for the bag.
Sew the squares together. Four for each side.
Sew up sides and bottom of bag.
Attach strap.
Strap:
Ch 137
Work hdc for 7 rows ( or liked thickness )
TIP: If you want a stronger bag, add a fabric lining inside to reinforce your project.
E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit
S h o p M y S t o r e : etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas
R a v e l r y :ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas
F a c e B o o k :facebook.com/knittwhit
P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library
S i s t e r ' s C h a n n e l : youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw
Hey everyone! I have a nice summery project for you guys and and fantastic surprise. This bohemian totebag is very summery. I thought we needed a new bag design for this summer and this is what I've come up with. A company called "We Are Knitters" asked me if I would like to try some of their yarns, of course I said yes. They let me pick out some colors and threw in some needles of theirs for me to try. They are super nice and I want to send them a thousand thank yous for sending these to me. So these are the yarns that I will be using for this project. The yarn is very soft and nice to use. I really enjoyed working with it. We Are Knitters has a fantastic website and were very kind to make up a 15% off coupon for you guys to use off your order from their website (link below.) They were also kind enough to set up a giveaway for you guys. Buy signing up for their newsletter you will be enter in a giveaway where you will win some lovely goodies from their website. Let me know what you guys think of this bag. Hope you guys enjoy.
Thanks so much for coming back and watching!
(I was not paid to use these products. I was simply sent these items from the company to try out)
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
We Are Knitters website:
weareknitters.com
Coupon Code for 15% off your order from We Are Knitters:
PLEASANTSEASWAK
Sign up for We Are Knitters Newsletter:
bit.ly/WAK_PLEASANTSEAS
Items:
We Are Knitters Cotton Wool 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton yarn (100 grams, 232yrds), 1 ball of Natural, Aquamarine, Salmon Pink & Light Yellow.
Crochet hook size F/5 (3.75mm)
Large Sewing needle
Finished Measurement:
10" x 10" (not including strap)
Strap Measurement:
2" wide x 32 1/2" long
Square Measurement:
5" x 5"
NOTE: You can use the same color combinations I did, or make up your own. Use a different color each row or just use one. Customize to make it your very own design.
Instructions:
With color #1.
Rnd 1: Ch3, in first ch, 2dc, *ch2, 3dc; rep 2 more times, ch2 sl st to join. Sl st in next st. Cut yarn.
Pick up color #2 and sl st to next st and ch-2 sp.
Rnd 2: Ch4, sc1 in same sp, *ch3, in ch-2 sp (sc, ch3, sc); rep from * 2 more times, ch3, sl st to join. Cut Yarn.
Pick up color #3 and sl st in ch-3 sp.
Rnd 3: Ch2, in same sp (2dc, ch2, 3dc), 3dc, *in corner *(3dc, ch2, 3dc), 3dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. Sl st in next st. Cut Yarn.
Pick up color #2 and sl st in ch-2 sp.
Rnd 4: Ch4, sc in same sp, *(ch3, sc in space between our 3dc sets) rep to next corner, in ch-2 sp (sc, ch3, sc); rep from * around sl st to join.
Pick up color #4 and sl st in ch-3 sp.
Rnd 5: Ch2, in ch-3 sp (2dc, ch2, 3 dc), *(in ch-3 sp 3dc) rep to next corner, (3dc, ch2, 3dc); rep from * around. sl st to join.
Pick up color #2 and sl st in next st and in ch-2 sp.
Repeat Row 4 & 5.
Fasten off.
You can alternate between different color patterns or keep them the same.
Make 8 squares for the bag.
Sew the squares together. Four for each side.
Sew up sides and bottom of bag.
Attach strap.
Strap:
Ch 137
Work hdc for 7 rows ( or liked thickness )
TIP: If you want a stronger bag, add a fabric lining inside to reinforce your project.




![Hat of The Month | December 2013 | Saxon Braided Brim
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Hey everyone! The is the final Hat of The Month for 2013. Ive had so much fun preparing a new hat every month. If you guys enjoyed this too let me know if you would like it again for next year. This Saxon Braided Brim hat is more intermediate to expert. The cable is what makes it difficult. But you can do this similar method with other cables as well for your brim. I hope you enjoy this hat and try it out.
Thanks for coming back and watching!
Items Mentioned:
Clover Bamboo Needles, straight and 16 circular size 9 (5.5mm)
Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in Earth
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Contrasting Yarn
Cable Needle
Crochet Hook size I
Sizes:
Womans small/medium (medium/large)
Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 21 1/2 (23) inches
Height: 8 inches
Gauge:
24 sts and 21 rnds = 4 inches in Saxon Braid
15 sts and 18 rows = 4 inches in St st
Instructions:
Hat Brim:
Using provisional chain 30 sts and pick up 26 sts with hat yarn.
Work Rows 1 through 16 of Saxon Braid, 7 times. For medium/larger size, then work Rows 1 through 8 once.
Special Abbreviations:
2/2 RC: slip next 2 sts to cn, hold back, k2, k2 from cn
2/2 LC: slip next 2 sts to cn, hold front, k2, k2 from cn
2/1 RPC: slip next st to cn, hold back, k2, p1 from cn
2/1 LPC: slip next 2 sts to cn, hold front, p1, k2 from cn
2/2 RPC: slip next 2 sts to cn, hold back, k2, p2 from cn
2/2 LPC: slip next 2 sts to cn, hold front, p2, k2 from cn
Saxon Braid:
Row 1 (RS): P3, 2/2 RC, [p4, 2/2 RC] twice, p3
Row 2: K3, P4, [k4, p4] twice, k3
Row 3: P2, 2/1 RPC, [2/2 LPC, 2/2 RPC] twice, 2/1 LPC, p2
Row 4: K2, P2, K3, P4, K4, P4, K3, P2, K2
Row 5: P1, 2/1 RPC, P3, 2/2 LC, p4, 2/2 Lc, P3, 2/1 LPC, p1
Row 6: K1, P2, K4, [p4, k4] twice, P2, K1
Row 7: P1, K2, P3, 2/1 RPC, 2/2 LPC, 2/2 RPC, 2/1 LPC, P3, k2, p1
Row 8: K1, [p2, k3] twice, P4, [k3, p2] twice, k1
Row 9: P1, [k2, p3] twice, 2/2 RC, [p3, k2] twice, P1
Row 10: K1, [p2, k3] twice, P4, [k3, p2] twice, k1
Row 11: P1, K2, P3, 2/1 LPC, 2/2 RPC, 2/2 LPC, 2/1 RPC, P3, k2, p1
Row 12: K1, P2, K4, [p4, k4] twice, P2, K1
Row 13: P1, 2/1 LPC, p3, 2/2 LC, p4, 2/2 LC, p3, 2/1 RPC, p1
Row 14: K2, P2, K3, P4, K4, P4, K3, P2, K2
Row 15: P2, 2/1 LPC, [2/2 RPC, 2/2 LPC] twice, 2/1 RPC, P2
Row 16: K3, P4, [k4, p4] twice, k3
Remove provisional cast on and use three needle bind off to connect top and bottom sets of stitches.
Crown:
Pick up 70 (75) sts around brim. Place marker.
Row 1-3: Knit
Row 4: *K5 (3), K2tog; rep from * around.
Row 5-7: Knit
Row 8: *K2, K2tog; rep from * around.
Row 9-11: Knit
Row 12: *K1, K2tog; rep from * around.
Row 13-15: Knit
Row 16: K2tog around
Row 17: K2tog around to last st, K1.
Cut yarn, draw yarn through remaining sts, pull tight.
Weave in all ends and enjoy.
Provisional Cast On Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqlpy4EOfHQ
Saxon Braid Video: (the video is showing this stitch across 24 sts, the hat is using 26 sts)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV5c-PSAeiE
Pattern From: An issue of Creative Knitting Magazine
Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit next two stitches together
p2tog = purl next two stitches together
st = stitch
ch = chain
cn = cable needle
st st = stockinette stitch
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