Wednesday, August 17, 2011

WIP Wednesday


I was suffering pangs of buyers regret when I considered the cost of the fancy yarn for the first Christmas bag, but instead of beating myself up over it, I've decided to knit up every yard of that gorgeous yarn in a series of smaller bags. After all, with every additional bag the unit cost comes down to something more reasonable, right?

I'm working in three sizes: the original large size on 96 sts, a medium size on 64 sts and a small size on 48 sts. The large size is perfect for books or DVDs. The small size fits a gift card plus some small chocolates or candy-canes. And the medium size? Well, something in between. Maybe a pair of hand made socks or some lush soap with a washcloth? I've got lots of ideas!

Did you notice the pompom? My thinking is to make iCord drawstrings for the bags and finish the ends with pompoms. I'll give that a try today and see how that compares to grosgrain ribbon.

Had enough of Christmas in August? Want to see fabulous works-in-progress that aren't annoyingly festive? Check out Tami's Amis here.
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27 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    The bags look awesome!

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  2. CaroleAugust 17, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I love all of your bags - I'd be delighted to receive any of those for Christmas, even without a gift inside!

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  3. pinkundineAugust 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Love the variety of colourwork, and the way each little bag looks unique but fits together with the theme. Good plan on using up every scrap of yarn too :)

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  4. NickyAugust 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    These ROCK!!!!!

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  5. LauraAugust 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    They look like they're going to work for all kinds of presents, and are definitely a present in themselves. Love the idea of pompoms on the drawstrings :)

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  6. Sam FindlayAugust 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    These look amazing! And again make me want to sing christmas songs!!

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  7. Two Cables and a FrappAugust 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Those bags are beautiful !

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  8. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Keep the projects coming!! Love them.

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  9. EllieAugust 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Those bags are lovely! And, imho, there's never enough Christmas in August :)

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  10. SandyAugust 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Grape and Rasberry, hadn't thought of that, good description. Thanks for the visit....love your projects....keep going you're making wonderful headway.

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  11. WanderingcatstudioAugust 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I bet you'll see those bags reused every year too!

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  12. geeky HeatherAugust 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Omigosh!!! So gorgeous, precise-looking and elegant. YUM.

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  13. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Those bags are very pretty.

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  14. Wool DiariesAugust 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I love the bags, they are so pretty. You have made so many out the yarn you purchased, totally worth it. I love the idea of the pompoms too.

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  15. NicAugust 17, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Wow! Your blog is the first that I have seen Christmas crafting on. I was just thinking today about making a start but not actually done anything ;) Those bags look amazing and I love your ideas for filling them too. They could maybe be used for subsequent years too thus bringing the cost down more ;)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    The pom poms are a great addition to the adorable bags.

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  17. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Wow, the bags are gorgeous! And in August, you're way ahead of the game. :)

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  18. HeatherAugust 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Those bags are so cute!! Lovely way to present a gift!

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  19. LizAugust 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love your bags! I'm making scarves for Christmas presents, lol. I like to be prepared and not have to rush things. :)

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  20. Crafty IntrigueAugust 17, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    The bags look very pretty. You are ahead of me. I haven't even thought about Christmas yet

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  21. FriedaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Super as usual ! I'd really have a hard time giving them away .Oh , yeah ,and I'm waiting for the countdown to Christmas in your sidebar again this year ;-)) .

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  22. sueAugust 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    your bags are lovely and as you say the cost of the yarn doesn't matter if you are using it all up.

    Thanks for the comments on my blog - a ten stitch - see last weeks' post for details

    http://knitsbysue.blogspot.com/2011/08/wip-wednesday-11.html

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  23. MarmePurlAugust 18, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I'll take one in each size please! LOL.

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  24. wrchiliAugust 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I'm not ready to think about Christmas yet, but your bags are gorgeous anyway!

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  25. behind the ivyAugust 18, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Oh wow, those bags are so cute and pretty! Great use of yarn :)

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  26. Marie/Underground CrafterAugust 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Your bags are great. I admire your willingness to deal with pompoms, which drive me bonkers!

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  27. WildflowerWoolAugust 19, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I love your Christmas bags. I think the pompoms are a great idea.

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