Fatty #5 / Super-Fat #6 (Autism Awareness)

After seeing how well the Autism Awareness Fatty turned out (in my estimation, anyway!), I decided to try something new. I’ve made a second Fatty (just about identical to the first) and a Super-Fat (using a whole new kind of yarn) to see if it could be done.

Both bags have been lovingly crocheted by hand using 100% cotton yarn (this particular Super-Fat uses double worsted weight). The Fatty has painted bamboo handles, while the Super-Fat’s handles are 9” rattan hoops. Each has an interchangeable flower clip.

The Fatty measures approximately 7” high (not including handles) by 11” wide by 6” deep, and is available to purchase on Etsy for $25.

The Super-Fat measures approximately 16” wide by 9” tall (not including handles) and 9” deep, and is available to purchase on Etsy for $35.

Fatty #4

Well, apparently I didn't take any photos of the mini pink camo Fatty before it moved on to its permanent home...bummer.

But here's the latest permutation:

This is the first time I've done this bag in a solid color, and I'm really impressed with how the stitches stand out.

The entire bag has been lovingly constructed by hand using 100% cotton yarn, painted bamboo handles and an oversized flower clip...oh, and this particular bag has a little bit of red satin ribbon for some extra pop. The finished product measures approximately 7" high (not including handles) by 11" wide by 6" deep.


You could have your very own for $25...just holler if you're interested, and we can talk about colors.

Fatty #3 (Autism Awareness)

A big thank-you to Miss Cyndi for keeping me working on crochet projects.  This is actually the fourth Fatty I've done, but I don't seem to have posted the last one.  I'll see if I can find that and put it up here soon.

I am in love with these colors.  Only after the bag was finished did I realize why...it reminds me very much of the autism awareness puzzle piece motif I've seen all over the place.  I think I might need one of my own...

The entire bag has been lovingly constructed by hand using 100% cotton yarn, bamboo handles and a cute-as-a-button flower clip. The finished product measures approximately 7" high (not including handles) by 11" wide by 6" deep.

Want your own?  I can make it in any color combo you could possibly imagine...just give me a shout.

Savin' It For A Rainy Day

So, here's the thing.  It's beautiful outside.  Has been for a couple of weeks now.  And until that goes away, I just can't stay inside crafting.  It's just gonna have to wait for a rainy day...

Zazz Clutch #3

Okay, so I'm calling this #3...that's counting Jello's Birthday Clutch as the first. 

This is a really fun project that doesn't take too long.  It's nice every once in a while to do a quick little clutch, just to remind myself that projects actually can be completed.  ;)

Lovingly crocheted by hand, the bag is constructed entirely of 100% cotton yarn. I've added a couple of hand-made pom-poms for a little bit of zazz.

This clutch measures approximately 11" wide by 6" tall, and it's available to purchase on Etsy! Custom orders available...just let me know your color and accent preferences.

Super-Fat #5

I kid you not, everyone loves this bag!  This particular one was given to my momma-in-law for Mother's Day.

This bag measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using 100% cotton yarn. The handles are 9" rattan hoops, and the feather clip is interchangeable.

Visit me on Etsy to order your very own custom Super-Fat!

Super-Fat #4

Made to order for my sweet, dear sister-in-law (love you, J!):

This bag measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using 100% cotton yarn. The handles are 9" rattan hoops, and the flower clip is interchangeable.

Visit me on Etsy to order your very own custom Super-Fat!

Oasis Wrap

My latest mission: to make something comfy, cozy, cuddly and cute.

I've had the pattern for this wrap for a few months, and have had the yarn for at least a month.  The problem is that I kept psyching myself out...for some reason, I got overwhelmed every time I looked at it.  Well, this weekend I decided to bite the bullet and go for it.

This wrap is made from Naturally Caron's "Country" yarn - it's a blend of acrylic and wool that's unbelievably soft to the touch...and shiny.  Can't go wrong with shiny!

Now if only I could find another model so I didn't feel like such a dork in every one of my postings...oh, well.  ;)

Bluebirds For Joy

Finally, I can post this!  I completed this project two months ago, and I've been hiding it ever since.  You see, my sister (in-law) is preggers again, and I've been going gaga for baby stuff ever since I found out.  Before she was even showing, this present was done, and I had every intention of saving it for her baby shower.

Well, Jello came over on Saturday while I was at school...and while I was in class I realized that it was still hanging in the front window.  Oops!  Naturally, she'd already seen it, so there was really no need to wait.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the "Bluebirds For Joy" mobile:

Forgive me for the repetitive pictures...it's just that this was my first-ever 3-d project, and I'm so stinkin' proud of it.  Every little piece - with the exception of the little ring at the top for hanging - has been constructed by hand, and I redesigned the flowers after a scuffle with the pattern.

And, now that J already has this, I can work on figuring out what I want to make for the shower.  :)

My Very Own Personal Super-Fat

So, I was sittin' here the other day, rockin' some vintage "Gilmore Girls," when it suddenly occurred to me: I've been crankin' out bags left and right.  And none of them are for me!  WTF?

A situation which so obviously needed to be rectified could simply not go ignored, so I decided to try a little variation on the Super-Fat for myself.  I used acrylic yarn and went a little crazy with the embellishment.

This bag, just like the typical cotton Super-Fat, measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep. The handles are 9" rattan hoops, and the bird clip is interchangeable. 

I totally understand that not everyone wants a huge bird on their bag, and that's cool...but for me, there really was no other option.  You see, if you couldn't already tell, I tend to stick out like a sore thumb.  On purpose.  :)

Super-Fat!

(Drumroll...)

Ladies and gentlemen, One Crafty Broad is proud to present...the Super-Fat! 

That's my new name for the fat-bottom bag on steroids.  You like?  Here are a few photos for your viewing pleasure:

The Super-Fat measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep. The handles are 9" rattan hoops, and the gerbera daisy clip is interchangeable.  :)

You can custom-order a one-of-a-kind Super-Fat on Etsy for $30.  Come on, you know you want to.

New!

What?!  You think I'm some kind of crochet machine?  I need time to create here, people!  Give a gal some breathing room, would'ja?

Stick around...I'll be back soon with further fabulosities.

Chloe's Easter Dress

Okay, Aunt Cheri...this one's for you. 

Here's my little angelface in the Easter dress I made for her.  It fit perfectly, and everyone absolutely loved it.  I also made a matching scarf/wrap for myself.  And let's just pretend my face isn't as bright pink as my shirt.  It was warm in there, okay?

Thanks to Nana and Auntie J for sending me the pictures.  Next time, I will not forget the camera!

Fat Bottom Bag...On Steroids

So...

I was issued a challenge by one of my daughter's therapists last week: two of her family members fell in love with her Fat Bottom Bag, but they wanted it bigger.  I came home and thought about it, finally coming to the conclusion that the best way to accomplish this would be to use a large hook and two strands of yarn.

Well, whaddaya think? How'd it turn out?

The second photo shows the new, bigger bag next to the original to illustrate the size difference.  Not too bad for a first attempt at enlarging, if I do say so myself.

This purple beauty measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep.  The handles (9" rattan hoops) and flower have been beefed up to match the scale of the larger bag as well.

Since this was a custom order, it will not be listed in my Etsy shop.  However, custom versions are available for $30.  Let me know your preferences, and I'll get crackin' on a special one-of-a-kind bag just for you.