Would you rather keep your hooks and supplies in a plastic sandwich baggie, or in a crocheted granny heart clutch?
For the longest time I used a zippered plastic bag. It was actually quite convenient. It could be rolled up and put in my crochet bag or sit beside me as I worked. But I had to use the gallon size bag and it seemed slightly bulky.
After making a few heart granny squares for the Granny’s Tree of Love afghan for the Owl Set (pictured above), I decided to try to make a little clutch. I decided to make a bright and colorful one first. Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice has many lovely colors and made a delightful clutch. I lined it so I could keep my hooks and supplies in it.
Owl Bean Bag pattern on Etsy.
Owl Crochet Set pattern on Etsy.
Granny’s Tree of Love Blanket Photo Tutorial pattern on Etsy.
This clutch appeared in Love of Crochet magazine. The editor suggest monochromatic colors and this grey and black version was created (pictured below in Knit Picks Shine).
I put a couple of magnetic clasps on it to keep my items safe inside. It has quickly become one of my favorite projects. It is beautiful and practical.
Learn more about the Heart Centered Granny Square Clutch.
Heart Granny Clutch pattern on Etsy.
A friend of mine said she was going to try to come up with a crocheted houndstooth pattern. I had seen this pattern many times before but never knew what it was called. Trying to come up with a pattern intrigued me and I, too, made several attempts at getting an approximate pattern.
