I have crossed over to the Dark Side

That's right - I have re-discovered crochet. [cue horrified gasps]

For my sins, I am making another Christmas present - this time another carrier bag. I'm not going to line it because I want it to be stretchy, although the crochet means the resulting fabric will be tighter than if I had knitted it.

The pattern is based on Rowan's Karee bag from the It's a Tape Thing collection.

And here's one I made earlier...>>>click here<<<


This bag is my public transport project because it's so portable and crochet doesn't take up as much space as knitting does - very important when you consider how crowded London buses can be.

I'm using a a size 7 (US: size K) crochet hook, which is nice and fat. And I've managed to crochet this much...


... in about an hour.

Please don't ask me which stitches I've used, because I have no idea!

I haven't neglected my first love. This is what I've done so far on the Blur cushion.



I'm past the half-way mark. I am so pleased with my first attempt at fair isle.
Althoughnext time I use Mexican Wave, I will remember to work from two balls to make the stripes more random.

I'll post my thoughts on this project in more detail in my next post.

Good night!