Reduce, reuse, recycle bag - DONE

Actually if you must know, I've already finished the bag on January. It just that I have been busy to update my blog then but not anymore. So lets take a look the end result of my green bag.

 The blue side of the bag.

And the other side is green.

I am sure whenever I go shopping I'm gonna bring this beautiful bag with me and be an envy to everyone else. 

So what are waiting for? Let's recycle and save our nature, ladies! 

The making of - Reduce, reuse, recycle bag

I'm sure you have some green bags laying around somewhere around your house, right? So am I and I've got an idea to turn this plain green bag into something lovelier like maybe I should crochet something as a cover. Since I'm sooooo not into sewing lining bag so I guess this is a perfect idea! That's mean I don't have to do all the cutting and sewing stuff but instead of using it as a lining for the bag.

So without wasting time I rummaged through my book rack because I specifically remembered I bought some crochet books at books fair a long time ago. Ah-ha! Found it. 100 Afghans to Knit & Crochet by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss.

It has a lot of beautifuuull patterns inside it that I can choose of. After some consideration I've finally decided to do the Stained Glass by Susan Lowman which they are sooooo pwetty.

Aren't they lovely?  *sigh*

I've decided to use green and blue color combinations instead of red. No, no sir. Not even a hint of red indeed. I had to hide my red yarns from my sight during the making because I was afraid I cannot resist the temptation.


Until next time folks! Stay tune for the result.


Happy Monday. :)

Red Devil Tote Bag

It's mineeeeeeee! Of course when it's mine it's RED. *grins* So i followed this pattern where it's super easy and simple. Instead of using a button to hold the bag together I sewn a zip. Phew what a tricky job!

I should sewn the zip first instead of lining. Then I'll have much prettier sight than this. But well people makes mistake, right. :)

Thats all for today ladies. Happy crocheting!  :D 

Harmony Tote Bag

The third tote bag I made for my friend, Yati from The Yellow Yarn as a thank-you gift and for being my first friend that I know who shares the same interest in crochet. And I know this talented girl through Nadila since she is Nadila's classmate and she introduced us. :)

For this bag I used granny ripple pattern which I modified the pattern a bit. For the swirl flower I used the pattern where I saw once in the internet but I forgot where it was now. Sorry. :(

Blue Tote Bag

This bag I made for my very best friend, Nadila who I have known her since I aged 14. We've been friends for 11 years!! And we are still close as before.

And for this bag I used the same pattern as The Green Tote Bag and acrylic yarns, Nona and Milon.

Green Tote Bag

Phew, it's have been a loooooong time since my last post, huh. Last couple of months quite a hectic for me. And I quit my job!! Wo hu! You might think I'm crazy  to be this happy when I'm an unemployed.  But I dont care because I'm deliriously happy to leave those hoodlums behind.

Enough about that, let's take a look The Green Tote Bag that I made for my mom. *big grins* Annnnnddd i created the pattern by myself!!! *pats my back* Maybe one of these day I will post the pattern. Heeee..

 I added a flower as an embellishment. 

The lining that I hand-sewn by myself. 

This is the first time I used a bulky yarn which I purchased at Daiso. All items at Daiso are RM5 each and I was quite surprised when they sell a lot of yarns and crochet hooks there. Now Daiso is a must-go shop whenever I'm in town. If a Daiso outlet is in your area go and check it out.

Pink Granny Bag

I love granny squares. Who doesnt rite? So I made a bag out of it for my sister. She've been giving me hints here and there to make her one. Because I am a good sister I took pity on her. Haha.

 This is the other side of the bag. 

I was using small cute flowers pattern for lining and I sew two pockets inside the bag. I bought a bag handle at Daiso which I cut in half for the handles. Then I sew a zip to secure my sister's stuff from falling out since Im sure she will if I dont bcoz she is such a klutz.

Not very good lighting here. It sucks.

Granny Bag

Last year i needed a new bag but i dont want to buy it..n instead i decided to make one..so i found this granny bag n i was thinking, THATS IT!! I want this one..After all the hardwork i had to sew the lining - bcoz i hate this part, n im proud to say ive finished it with flying colors..imagine my joy when i used it for the first time when people kept compliment my bag - even this one lady in the bus asking me where did i buy it. Usually people prefer to ignore other passengers (for me that is). But that moment we kept talking all the way until i dropped off. The experience rejuvenate my inspiration to make more....but maybe next time.

 Im using solid granny square pattern.

The other side of the bag. I love to play with colors. 

Even my former boss asked me to make one for her. Sadly i forgot to take pictures for that one. But im glad she likes it! :) :) :)

Thanks for viewing! Happy Tuesday.. :) :)