Market Bags Part 2

This is the same Rust Goes Green bag!  The red looking one is actually a deep watermelon pink (Bernat Handicrafter yarn with H hook)  - I made that one for my mom and will make another to match.  The purple/green bag is the same pattern as well - but I really don't like the look of the yarn in this case.  Not sure what  I will do with this bag.  Pattern found HERE.

Towel Topper

I made this towel topper today.  It will accompany the two yellow market bags to my sister. I struggled with this pattern - but I think I finally got it in the end.  The pattern was sent to me in email, from dobermama at the Crochetville web site. The towel itself is removable, but it is very secure - it won't be falling out.  Not sure that I like the Red Heart Super Saver yarn - it doesn't look very soft and inviting.  But it is supposed to wash well.

Carry Me Away Market Bag

Free pattern found HERE. I have since decided that I like the Rust Go Green bag better - seems more functional. Used 2.5 skeins of yarn. Followed the Large directions precisely. I am glad that the pattern had some pictures, they helped tremendously, especially at the very beginning when establishing the pattern.

My bag is narrow and long. The handles are short. Overall, I like the pattern, but may modify it to make it wider - and definitely make handles longer - double perhaps!

Rust Go Green Market Bags

Free pattern, found HERE. Made them for my sister's birthday, she uses reusable market bags religiously. Worked up really fast. Love the top detail with the sc/dc/sc row. Pattern was easy enough to follow, but turning stitches weren't included, and the bottom of the bag counts were odd. But it was easy enough to figure out.

Blue Bird Hat

I spent the afternoon making a bluebird hat!  I missed the gauge information, and since I was making it for no one in particular, I just went with it and followed the directions for newborn-6mo.  Well, now I have a teeny tiny hat!  That's ok, my kids were all afraid I was making it for them.  Details:  Pattern is here, H sized hook, and stylecraft special dk yarn used.

Pink Box Stitch Blanket

I played around with the diagonal/box/crazy stitch this past weekend!  I love the self-striping yarn used, Lion Brand Baby Soft in the Circus print. It's not quite as big as I would like it to be, but it was all the yarn I had.  Will be going to Project Linus or somewhere similar.