I have been doing a bit of crochet these last few days. Nothing big. In fact only small things. Small useful things like dishcloths. And as I was fiddling around with crochet hooks and cottons I came across a couple of these tiny crystal bags that I'd made earlier in the year.
I thought it would be nice to do a quick tutorial in time for Christmas and today I managed to string 15 minutes together to finish another one and take a few pics! As usual with my tutes you will need to add any instructions that I miss. If you can crochet you'll have no trouble. Just remember that it's tiny!!
I have used a fine crochet cotton - Perle 8 by DMC - and a 2.5mm hook. I rarely follow patterns and just use whatever hook looks like it might fit the yarn! Mostly I make do with op shop yarn but I did lash out and purchase some pretty colours for these little gifts.
Make 5 chain and join in a ring with a slip stitch.
1st round - 2 chain then 10 treble crochets in the ring.
2nd round - 2 chain, then 17 trebles spaced evenly until the end. Join with a slip stitch through first 2 chains.
3rd round - 2 chain, then 19 treble, finish as before
4th round - 2 chain, then 21 treble, finish as before
5th round - 2 chain, then 21 treble "
6th round - 2 chain, then 21 treble "
7th round - 2 chain, then 19 treble "
8th round - 2 chain, then 19 treble "
9th round - 2 chain, then 19 double crochet and finish off.
Now would be a good time to sew in the two loose ends !
I then crocheted about 120 chains using two strands of yarn so that it would be a bit thicker and not cut into delicate necks! Thread the chain through the top row of trebles, bringing both ends out at the same side of the bag and knot together at the ends. See? Easy peasy!!
I'm not sure what terminology I'm using (US or UK) but I'm sure you can see from the closeup's what to do. And anyway, if you do them in another type of stitch, it will be all your invention!!
We use ours to keep special crystals in but I'm sure there are many other tiny treats that could be stored and admired in these little pouches.
Sorry, but I couldn't resist putting in all the photos of the Fairy Girl modelling my creations........ she's my baby and I do think she's rather cute all dressed up in purple!
If you make any of these super fast fairy pretties, please leave a link so I can have a look at your creations too!!
I'm also linking this to Creative Friday on Natural Suburbia - thanks Linda!!
I would just love to be able to make one of these but I am very crochet-shy. One of my new year's resolutions will be to overcome this fear though and I'm going to make this one of my first projects. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful :) I love little pouches and little boxes and anything for holding treasures! They look so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute and I ever get over the crotcheting I'm doing at the moment around a knitted dress I might give them a go!
ReplyDeletethese are so cute! I had a crystal pouch when I was little and remember it providing me so much comfort when I was upset or scared to have a special crystal there when I needed it. Gorgeous photos of your daughter:)
ReplyDeleteAny child can never have too many little places to keep and collect their treasures. I LOVE this tutorial Evi! Thanks for sharing... and your photos (and fairy girl) are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOops and also Happy Birthday! I hope you are going to tell us all about your special 'purple' dinner ღ
ReplyDeleteI love this project!! I am forwarding it along to my 23 year old daughter who I know will want to try it right away!! Your little model is adorable in that dress. Did you make that, as well?!?
ReplyDeleteJust finished partying and off to bed - will see if there are any decent photo's to share in the morning, Aleta!!
ReplyDeleteHeather, the dress was from an op shop and I just sewed on the dark purple overskirt. Also a little bolero which she's not wearing in the pic.
Anna, I feel that way about knitting - I would dearly love to knit well but just can't get my head around it! I will try again though!
And to everyone else - thanks for the kind words - I really love that you all pop over to have a look and a chat!!
Oh thankyou so much for this tutorial, you have solved a little Christmas/Solstice gift dilemma for me! :)
ReplyDeleteoh how i wish i knew enough crochet, these are so cute and useful too. your girl looks totally adorable wearing the pouches you made. they are really great.
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