Butterfly Purse Pattern

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry I keep neglecting to post on my blog!  Thankfully, I have a pattern for you all today! 
I made this purse a few days ago, so I wrote the pattern as I went along.  Let me know if you find any errors in it so that I can fix them. 

Yarn used: 2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft yarn (I used two different colors)

Size I hook

Note: You will be holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout the entire pattern. 

Ch 3

Round 1:  DC 9 times in 3^rd Ch from hook.  Slip stitch into first stitch to end round.

Round 2 - 4: Ch 3, 2 DC in next stitch and in each stitch around, end round with slip stitch. 

Round 5 and 6:  Ch 3, DC once in each stitch around, end round with a slip with a slip stitch. 

Round 7:  Ch 3, DC twice in the 3^rd stitch from hook.  *Skip 2 stitches, DC 3 times in next stitch* around and end with a slip stitch. 

Round 8:  Ch 3, DC twice in same space.  *Skip next DC cluster, DC 3 times in next space*  

Round 9:  Ch 3, DC in next 2 stitches, *skip space, skip 1 stitch, DC in next 2 stitches* end round with a slip stitch. 

Round 10- 13:  Ch 3, DC in each stitch around, end round with a slip stitch. 

Round 14:  Repeat round 7

Round 15 - 16:  Repeat round 8

Round 17:  Repeat round 9

Round 18:  Ch 1, sc in next 4 stitches.  Chain 45, skip next 10 stitches, sc in next 8 stitches.  Chain 45, skip next 10 stitches, sc in next 4 stitches.  End round with a slip stitch. 

Round 19:  Sc in each stitch around (including chains) 

End off and weave in ends

I made the butterfly on the front using this pattern. 

Enjoy!  I would love to see pictures if you decide to use my pattern!  Also, if anything is not making sense, be sure to contact me so I can help you out. 

Have a great day!

Half Moon Shawl

Hi Everyone!

I recently used Lion Brand's Half Moon Shawl pattern, found here. 

Aren't shawls hard to photograph?!? 
I would recommend reading the reviews of this pattern if you decide to use it.  The pattern is difficult to read, but I really do like how it turned out!  I ran out of yarn near the end, which is why I left off the last two rows.  I used roughly three skeins of yarn, but you might want to have four just in case. 

Have a great day!

-Stitchingupastorm 

Courtney's Double Pocket Purse

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm sharing a picture that Courtney sent me of the Double Pocket Purse she made using my pattern, found here. 

Didn't she do a lovely job?  Courtney used only one front pocket and also added a flower. 
If you've used any of my patterns or ideas, I would love to see pictures!
God Bless!

-Stitchingupastorm

Crochet Shrug Progress

Hi everyone!

Today I'm sharing a few pictures of the shrug I am working on.  I was using the pattern  for the 9 to 5 shrug, found here, however, it seems that the pattern has been removed as it is going to be published in Crochet World magazine this June. 

I really like how it is turning out, what do you think?

-Stitchingupastorm

Granny Striped Purse

Hi Everyone!

Here are some pictures of the Granny Striped Purse I made using this pattern at Tangled Happy.  I highly recommend this pattern, it was easy to follow, quick to make and resulted in a beautiful little handbag. 

Let me know how you think it turned out!

-Stitchingupastorm

Crocheted Wallet Pattern

Hi Everyone!

I made this little wallet a week or so ago and I thought I would share the pattern I wrote for it with you all. 

Materials:
Yarn
Size H hook
Button
Needle
Thread
A piece of fabric around 11 by 4 inches (optional)


Pattern:

Chain 37
DC in 2nd chain from hook and in each stitch across. 
*ch 3, DC in each st across, turn*   
Repeat from * to * 4 more times. 
End off

I recommend sewing a liner onto the wallet.  I also sewed a little pocket in mine big enough to hold a business card. 
Fold the wallet so that a small flap folds down and sew a button onto the front.  Now just slip the button into one of your chain 3 spaces. 

I would love your input on this project, if you find anything that is written incorrectly or difficult to understand, please let me know.

Have a wonderful week!

-Stitchingupastorm

Crocheted R2D2 Purse

Hi Everyone!

I am very sorry for not posting in so long! I have been really busy and just haven't had time, but I'm going to try to make up for it by posting some patterns or tutorials sometime soon.   
Anyway, today I am posting pictures of a bag I crocheted a few days ago that is meant to look something like R2D2 from Star Wars.  It was a lot of work trying to get all of the little pieces stitched on, but I'm happy with how it turned out. 

Let me know what you think!

-Stitchingupastorm