Happy Fourth of July!
Completely unpatriotic post to follow as we haven't done any celebrating yet. Hopefully I will have some photos to share tomorrow.
Projects::Knitting and Color week::Yellow
Remember this? Well, it is a knitted purse for a friend lined in vintage fabric that I received from Hannah.
I used the leftover yarn to make this little clutch for Cristina and our moo card swap.
The clutch was supposed to be a zippered pouch.
I sat down one afternoon while hanging out with my friend Jodi and knit up a cabled rectangle. I made it up as I went along so I am not sure if I can recreate it or not. Anyhow, fast forward to the part where I want to line the pouch and put in the zipper. Um, big problem. I didn't think that to line it and put in a zipper, the knitted piece would need to be two pieces instead of one. I tried it anyhow - I made a double lining and put the zipper in. Crap, I tell you! I ripped the zipper out and tore the lining apart and threw it to the side. Then it hit me - a flap! I grabbed the needles, picked up some stitches and knit the flap complete with button hole. I finished it up by reworking the half of the original lining and hand sewing it in. And you know what? I like much more than I would have liked the zippered version. Cristina likes it, too - phew!
Hope you have a nice holiday!
Happy 4th to you & yours! Love the bag & clutch, I like the yarn & fabric parings. The button works! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | July 04, 2007 at 10:47 AM
You are so amazing! They are beautiful. You're making me want to learn to knit. Have a wonderful 4th, Erin!
Posted by: Stefani | July 04, 2007 at 10:49 AM
The clutch is so cute - that lining really makes it. And the button is so much better than any zipper could ever be.
Posted by: sulu-design | July 04, 2007 at 11:12 AM
brilliant clutch, erin! i love your process and the amazing results!
Posted by: sarah | July 04, 2007 at 11:22 AM
Love them both, but especially the little clutch. If you ever recreate and publish the pattern, I'll be the one jumping for joy :)
Meanwhile, I may try to come up with one on my own. Any excuse to knit a cable!
Posted by: chez shoes | July 04, 2007 at 11:40 AM
I love the yellow! Have a wonderful 4th!
Posted by: Anina | July 04, 2007 at 11:49 AM
These are SOOO cute! I love the little clutch. I should make something like that for my daughter--she loves little pouches and purses to hold her treasures (like rocks)...
Posted by: Amber | July 04, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Have a fun red, white, blue and -- yellow 4th!
Posted by: jennifer w. | July 04, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Oh I saw your clutch on Cristina's blog + thought it was amazing! It's just beautiful and I love the lining! And the button is perfect.
happy 4th to you and your family!
Posted by: kat | July 04, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Erin I love the clutch. It's gorgeous. You are a very talented knitter I must say.
Happy Fourth of July.
Posted by: erin s | July 04, 2007 at 03:20 PM
I'm just amazed that you can sit down one afteroon and knit that cute little clutch...wow! And of top of that, it's a great color.
Posted by: julie (jane's apron) | July 04, 2007 at 09:00 PM
I really like the cable bag. I've been wanting to try one similar.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 04, 2007 at 09:19 PM
Those are GORGEOUS! They totally reminded me that I intend to carry a knit bag this Fall-time to go shopping!
Posted by: Rachelle | July 04, 2007 at 09:27 PM
HI Erin! I love your "yellow" 4th! The purse is so beautiful, as is the moocard holder. Never thought of a holder for my moo cards, now I'm inspired!
Posted by: blair | July 04, 2007 at 09:28 PM
I love how they both turned out! And the lining on both is beautiful.
Posted by: Robyn | July 04, 2007 at 09:35 PM
happy 4th to you!
that pouch is amazing. i might have to try knitting again. but i might need a lesson. from you!
Posted by: goodness | July 04, 2007 at 09:55 PM
oooh those little bags are quite delicious...I love the fuzzy yellow yarn too. Now how did you attach the bag to the handles? Are those stitches or what? Love the clutch without the zip, it looks gorgeous!
Posted by: Marianne | July 05, 2007 at 03:53 AM
wow cute... I am always looking for little purses and things what a fba idea... might have to whip one up myslef....thanx heaps for the inspiration hehe
luv Abby
Posted by: luv Abby | July 05, 2007 at 06:14 AM
You are so incredibly talented! I love the yellow... it's super cute! You're t-shirts from the other day are awesome too! Enjoy your day... it's going to be a hot one here!
Posted by: Heather | July 05, 2007 at 07:32 AM
love, love, love them both, erin~!
do you have a pattern for the purse? love the color, the handles, the fabric....EVERYTHING about it!
Hope your 4th was excellent!~
Posted by: leslie | July 05, 2007 at 08:09 AM
What a cute bag I love the yellow and the vintage fabric is great
Jen
Posted by: Jennifer | July 05, 2007 at 08:46 AM
You have a very lucky friend! I love them both!
Posted by: Shannon | July 05, 2007 at 09:04 AM
The bags are cute...I wish I could knit! I stick to the garden variety scarf for my knitting projects. Maybe Suzanne will make me one for Christmas...hint hint.
Posted by: marcia | July 05, 2007 at 09:21 AM
love the shade of yellow! :) The clutch is amazing.
Posted by: Fiona | July 05, 2007 at 09:56 AM
I'm totally digging the yellow and both the linings in your clutches.
Posted by: Melissa | July 05, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Ooh this is beautiful! Mind if I link to it?
Posted by: Faith | July 05, 2007 at 04:21 PM
Ok...I LOVE that yellow purse. How gorgeous and how smart of you to figure out the lining problem. You are super talented.xo
Posted by: Dawn | July 06, 2007 at 11:49 AM
Ok...I LOVE that yellow purse. How gorgeous and how smart of you to figure out the lining problem. You are super talented.xo
Posted by: Dawn | July 06, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I love the purse, I mean love!! I have been wanting to experience with cables and I think you may be my motivation with this bag. :-)
Posted by: Southern Girl | July 06, 2007 at 05:48 PM
oh, i am aching with envy over that exquisite yellow clutch!
Posted by: Grace | July 08, 2007 at 07:43 PM
ha!! what a fun story. i always have trouble wrapping my mind around the zipper...turning things inside out...lining thing.
well...i really do love it the way it is...i've been using it as a clutch:)
Posted by: cristina - string*THEORY | July 11, 2007 at 01:30 PM