More free patterns, yay!
I know, I know- it seems too good to be true.
This time it's my latest collaboration with Black Sheep Wools. They provided me with a squillion* balls of my absolute mostest favouritest** yarn and asked if I could possibly make a beach bag and a gadget case...
* ok, not a squillion, exactly. More like 37. One of every colour.
** it's Rico Creative Cotton Aran. My favourite because I use it a lot. I like the colours. I like the texture. I like the stitch definition I get when working with it. And I like the price. In fact, I LOVE the price (at around £1.80 a 50g ball, it's an absolute bargain)
And so I set to work. I chose 14 of the most vibrant colours and began making stripes.
I then lined the bag (totally impressed myself there- I am the sort of sewist who can only manage a wonky straight line, if you know what I mean) to give it a bit of strength.
And stitched handles. To give it hold-y-uppy bits.
A very easy project, but effective, I think you'll agree.
Next there was a gadget case. Well, as I still had leftover yarn, it made sense to continue with the same colours. But a different pattern this time.
Wobbly waves.
But then I still had yarn left. What to do....?
Of course. A sunglasses case.
To break from the whole stripes thing, I went for granny squares. On the diagonal.
And I lined this too. To stop the sunglasses getting caught in the holey bits.
And so, dear friends, here is the link to Black Sheep Wools' free pattern page, where you'll find the links for these and lots of other projects, too. Don't forget to share your makes via social media (you can find me at various social hang-outs over there on the right) using the hashtag #bswsummer
And why not use the brillioso discount code 'ANNABOO10' at Black Sheep Wools to get 10% off Rico Creative Cotton Aran so that you can get making your beach bag right away?! (offer valid until July 13th 2015, not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, blahdy-blah-blah...)
Enjoy the patterns and remember to show us what you've made!
Have a great week,
Sarah x
All of your makes are fantastic! I love this yarn and am working some sunflowers in it at the moment. I might have to dig out all my odds and ends of this yarn to have a go at one of these projects! xx
ReplyDeleteExcellent- thanks. I'm just about to line a crocheted bag but keep putting it off. It's my least favourite part of making a bag.
ReplyDeleteOh Gillian, I cannot tell you how long I put off lining this bag, too- but actually once I'd got going it didn't take too long and wasn't as difficult as I imagined! (Having a deadline to get the project finished by also spurred me on!!)
DeleteHave a great day,
Sarah x
The whole collection is gorgeous! Love the yarn.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry but i can not find where the pattern is for the beach bag ? any help thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
DeleteThere was a brief problem with the website, but it's all fixed now and the patterns are available via the link.
Enjoy!
Sarah x
Where can I find the pattern, please?
ReplyDeleteHi Viv,
DeleteThe link is up and working again.
Apologies,
Sarah x
Hi, trying to find the actual pattern to this bag. I went to the linked site, and scrolled through a lot of the pages, but could not find it. Do you have a direct link to the actual pattern? If so, would you please link it. A number of us on Facebook are looking for the pattern.Thank you and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen,
DeleteThere was a brief problem with the website, but it's all fixed now and the patterns are available via the link.
Enjoy!
Sarah x
I really would like the pattern for this colorful bag but I can't find it anywhere. Do you have it?
ReplyDeleteHi Miriam,
DeleteThe patterns are all back on the website (brief glitch) and you can find them via the link above.
Apologies,
Sarah x
Would really love to make this bag. Your responses to others who could not find bag, state it's "On link above", I cannot find the link anywhere! Would it be possible for you to respond with actual link? Would be very much appreciated....Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Gia,
ReplyDeleteThe link is in the text- if you scroll to where it says 'here is the link Black Sheep Wool's free pattern page', and click on the writing in blue, it will take you straight there.
Here's the direct link:
http://www.blacksheepwools.com/free-patterns
Happy making,
Sarah