This week started out with a bike ride. To back track, I’ve been hitting the gym early before Little C wakes up. My husband got my bike up and running, so Monday, I had no excuse not to ride the bike to the gym. Did I mention I’m a subpar biker? Well, I got all the way there (a half mile at most), pulled up on the sidewalk to the rack, and instead of standing on the bike and stepping one foot down, I try to do my version of the “leap like your life depends on it”. My back foot got caught, of course, and I went sliding onto the ground. Nonetheless, I picked myself up immediately, shouted to the guy who saw me fall that I was alright, locked up my bike and went in for my work out. The whole time in the gym I worried about the ride home.
Riding my bike was like my newest crochet project, a market bag. It should be easy to make, but without a pattern I’ve already crashed and burned twice. This last attempt I am in my worry stage, going through with making it, but not totally sure how it will turn out. I’ll let you be the judge. I will have this finished by next post.
I went a little crazy with post stitches for the bottom, opting for a rectangle base instead of a circle.
I switched to a mesh stitch for the body of the bag, mainly because it would work up faster.
I choose Bernat Home Dec yarn because it washes up well, and isn’t as stiff as cotton.
My next WIP needs sewing and fringe, so I guess the crochet part is finished! I’m making two boho bags for a commission, the easy part is complete 😊.
My mom chose these colors for her birthday bag. So I’m all circles now.
And lastly, I finally ordered a yarn ball winder (Thanks to Tracy@It’s a T-Sweets Day for telling me about it). Little C took it over immediately, so now I’m paying her 25 cents for every skein she turns into a cake. She’s going to be a rich 5 year old!
So this has been my week. I hope hope hope I have some finished projects for you next week. What have you been making? Happy crocheting!
I love riding a bike but I’m always a little nervous too. Kudos to you for going for it!
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I chickened out today and took the car, but I will try again!
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However you’re getting there doesn’t matter, as long as your getting there. Riding the bike is bonus! 🙂
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Thanks Yolanda 😊
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Thank you so much for reading my little bloggy blog and following 🌺
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I’m glad we are connected, I look forward to reading about your life in London!
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😊😊
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I always get wobbly legs after a bike ! I love the look of the little bag & the colours .
Little c is a little entrepreneur !
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It makes sense why so many of us craft 😉. Little C is going to do well someday, she likes to be the boss!
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Aw good for her !
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You’ll have the hang of your bike in just trip or two, so don’t give up, on the bike or the bags!
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Thanks Kathy! Last year my hubby was giving me “lessons” on how to stop. I must have forgot! 😂
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It’s all those gears and new fangled hand brakes!!!!!
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Ha! They’re confusing!
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I’m glad to hear that you’re unharmed 🤗 I love your sedgeway from bike to crochet 😁 Very clever!
The little pouch is adorable 😍 I think the psychedelic yarn is the perfect choice…right up my alley 😉
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Thanks! I was feeling the same way while Crocheting as I felt biking. Like I wasn’t confident about what I was doing. I am hoping the bag works out, and I am pretty sure what went wrong with the bike. I now know how to stop!
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Jumping off does sound like a risky maneuver…I hope it all works out when you try again 🤗
You inspired me to dust off my bike and give it a whirl around the block. Last time I rode it – didn’t think it necessary to lower the seat 😕 – I almost fell over while turning a corner. But… I shall try again – after I lower the seat 😉
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Whoever said something is easy “just like riding a bike ” is a liar 😉. Enjoy your ride!
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That was my first thought as I wobbled around the corner 😅
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I feel that I should tell you why I called the yarn ‘psychedelic’. I have a skein in like colors that shimmers when the light hits it. 😁 I wanted to explain just in case yours doesn’t…so you don’t think I’m seeing things 😂
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Oh dear, I’m glad you didn’t do any damage falling off the bike! I like the look of the market bag so far, I’m sure it’ll turn out great 🙂
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Thanks, I’m okay, my ego is just a little bruised ;).
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Isn’t it funny how kids can find the greatest joy out of things that drive adults nuts?
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Ha! Yes, they do, but I wonder how long her enjoyment of the yarn winder will last until she gets bored and I have to do it again…
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I’m like happy you the courage to ride a bike, I was 15 last time I rode and I darent because my fat ass will just flatten the tyres 😂 keep on riding girl!
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Thanks! I never realized I had balance issues until I got on a bike! I will try again!
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I would have fallen off the bike at least 3 times before I even got to the gym. Then I would have probably crashed into the bike rack which also would have been the way that I got off the bike when it toppled over because of the crash!!! I love your little yarn winder helper!!! You may be on to something here – she’s going to go through all of your yarn stash and you’re just going to need to go to the store to get more yarn for her to wind up!!! It’s a win-win situation!!! 😀
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I like the way you think! But not about riding a bike, maybe I should just stick to crochet. Less dangerous!
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Lots of bags! I like the colours your mum has picked.
I love my yarn winder!
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I’m a little bag crazy at the moment 😉. The yarn winder has been awesome, what a game changer!
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I wish I had your talent with crocheting! As for your ego, we’ve all been there!
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Thanks! The next day went a lot better 😊.
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