[Nfb-krafters-korner] fast gifts

[River Woman]

Thanks for sharing this very great Christmas gift idea. I was thinking that 
it would be perfect for the bars of handmade soap I just bought at the 
Christmas Boutique yesterday, for gifts.  You could also use the bar of soap 
in the bag as a drawer fragrance for lingeree. Great Idea, thank you. Lynda 
River Woman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Becky Frankeberger" <b.butterfly at comcast.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 10:28 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fast gifts


> It is easy to knit or crochet gift bags. My former daughter in law 
> collects
> shot glasses.  I have two for her for Christmas. First measure the glasses
> separately.  These two are different sizes. I will measure the glasses and
> add an inch for length.  Then find the yarn I want to use.  This sparkly
> yarn is stretchy.  Even if I goof up it will fit the smaller glass.
>
> Since I hate to disturb anyone and get the glass, smile, I will just guess
> four inches wide and four inches deep. If I would use a thicker less
> stretchy yarn, I would definitely add at least two inches.
>
> By the way gang, if I am off base, correct me.  I am still learning, hugs.
>
> Ok, knit or crochet a piece that is four inches wide and eight inches 
> long,
> all fingers pointing at myself. Now add the extra inch, or if the yarn is
> thick,   two inches. I have already wrapped the piece around the glass to
> make sure my measurements are good.  You also want room at the top for
> finishing.
>
> Mattress stitch or slip stitches the sides on the wrong side.  Tuck the 
> ends
> in (I go up the stitches I already did) and work the ends in with a tiny
> crochet hook, but that is just me.
>
> Single or double or half double crochet around the top of your bag.  I run 
> a
> chain in the holes and tie the ends of the chains to make that draw 
> string.
> I also like chaining three around the tops every other stitch and running
> the chain in those loops like a belt loop would go.
>
> I can make them for you.  We have pay pal.  I can also make square or
> rectangular bags as well.
>
> With this same gift bag idea, you can make wrist purses.  I make a flap
> though to close mine.  A gal wants a purse with her, but due to shoulder
> injuries, can't wear one.  We had to talk a lot to figure out what size 
> for
> her wallet, lipstick, and small due dads, smile.  She loves her little
> purse.  Another friend of mine told me how cute Jane's purse was, and she
> wants one for those runs to the store.
>
> Becky and Jake who can't get his paws to knit.
>
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