Free Monthly Pattern Download for October (crochet)

We have been on a crochet roll lately....

We are offering a circle hat and bag pattern this month. Based on the granny square design, these should be fun projects to make your own.

Information on the yarn is a little scarce. It looks like this may have been a rug yarn. According to a conversion chart I was looking at here, the sizes 5 and 6 crochet hooks would be equivalent to a modern H and I (US). Other patterns found online required a size J hook when working with this yarn. It would make sense to have the stitches a little smaller and tighter for a purse, as compared to a rug. It's hard to look cool and put together if there are items spilling out of your purse as you walk down the street.

Click on the pattern link or check out the "Free Monthly Pattern Downloads" page to be taken to the free pattern compliments of eStitched.

Happy crocheting!

Bag Socks (Knit Project)

From the Footlets Shoe Socks and Carry and Fold Socks or Slippers - Knit pattern:
Carry a pair in your purse to change with your snow boots or wear for bed socks or traveling slippers. This useful accessory takes only 1 (2 oz) skein of Canadiana, the Shrink Resistant and Mothproofed pure wool, two No. 8 Beehive Knitting Needles, and 1-No.G Plastic Crochet Hook (American Gauge).

These Bag Socks were a quick and easy project. The yarn is worsted weight, and the needles are big. Each sock took about 45 minutes to knit - and I'm not a super fast knitter. The crocheted edging works up quick as well.

The pattern calls for the sock and edging to be knit from the same yarn. I wanted the edging to show up on the sock so I used a contrasting color.

I used an acrylic yarn, because I have a lot of it. These little guys would be great to throw in your bag when visiting others. Quite a few people we know have a "shoes off at the door" policy. I always have cold feet, so these little bag slipper socks would provide a bit of warmth. The slippers would be nice in bed to keep feet toasty warm. But made in wool, they would be fantastic - so warm and cozy. If they were made from superwash wool, they could be thrown in the washer and dryer for easy cleaning without the worry of felting or shrinking.

We have been really busy with sports and school and I haven't had time to corral my son to have him take pics. So, I had to take these pics myself.  I have to say, the little guy is so much better at taking these shots than I am.