Monday, July 18, 2016

Last Jellyfish and a New Purse

It's been a couple weeks since I did a post on Monday. Because the whole knitting/crocheting thing hasn't been happening much lately. (Well, that, and I got a little behind on getting blog posts done.) But things have been looking up.

I finally finished the last jellyfish I'm going to do for a while...


As you read this, this little guy is in Arizona with Betty. You'll have to ask her how she likes it.


(Although, if anyone wants to order one, I could be persuaded to make another. But until that time, I'm working on other things.)

It's been more than a year since I knit myself a purse, so it's time for a new model. I found a yarn I liked, but I was having the worst time finding a pattern stitch to go with it.


Then, just last week, I stumbled on a stitch that looked like it might work. Considering how far I've gotten without the desire to rip it all out, I think this one might be the one...



We'll see how long it takes for me to get something big enough for what I need.

And because Pokemon Go, I just had to post this...


The EOS lip balm holder I made that looks like a Pokeball...


I could totally make Pokeball Christmas tree ornaments! Or beanies! My mind's reeling...
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28 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 18, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    Cash in now while the craze is hot!

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  2. PaulaJuly 18, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    Love the Pokeball!! This craze has certainly taken the nation, hasn't it? Love the stitch for the purse

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    1. Liz A.July 18, 2016 at 3:50 PM

      I know. It went from barely there to white hot in the space of a day, seems like.

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  3. bettyJuly 18, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    We all love the octopus!!! It is adorable!! Looking forward to seeing the finished product with the purse! At the mall the other day it was so funny to watch people watching their phones looking for Pokemon.

    betty

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  4. MichJuly 18, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    I bet you could make a small fortune selling those pokeballs on Etsy...

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    1. Liz A.July 18, 2016 at 3:51 PM

      I had them up for a while, but I wonder about trademarks...

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  5. AnonymousJuly 18, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Glad to see you're ahead of the craze.

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    1. Liz A.July 18, 2016 at 3:51 PM

      Well, kinda behind. I had no idea a thing from the '90s would get this huge again.

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  6. J E OneilJuly 18, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Those jellyfish are so cute! And I love the yarn you're using for your new purse. I hope it comes out nice.

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  7. LilyElementJuly 18, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    <3 those jellyfish! Can't wait to see more pics of your purse. And I hope you sell a ton of those EOS pokeballs!!

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    1. Liz A.July 18, 2016 at 3:52 PM

      I ripped out what I pictured, but now it's going so much faster. Should be soon.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 18, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    What stitch pattern is the purse? That looks interesting.

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    1. Liz A.July 18, 2016 at 3:53 PM

      It's from Barbara Walker's Charted Knitting Designs. I forget what it's called, but it's just a slip stitch pattern with the yarn held in front.

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  9. Al PenwasserJuly 18, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    That jellyfish is way cool.
    While I've got your attention, Jono on my blog bets that high school students STILL won't know Portugeuse is spoken in Brazil, Olympics not withstanding. Could you poll your kids once the school year starts again?
    We'll expect a report.😉

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  10. Chrys FeyJuly 18, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    I can't get over how cute those jellyfish are!!!

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  11. mshatchJuly 18, 2016 at 4:45 PM

    Like the purse, that stitching is cool. Can we see finished pics?

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  12. UnknownJuly 18, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    I started Pokemon Go this morning and I've already run out of balls. That lip balm holder is genius Liz!

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    1. Liz A.July 19, 2016 at 3:19 PM

      Thanks.

      You run out of Pokeballs? There's a limited supply? That stinks.

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  13. Yvonne VentrescaJuly 19, 2016 at 4:26 AM

    Pokemon anything!
    Love the cheerful jellyfish.

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  14. BirgitJuly 19, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    I have been on vacation so just got back this eve. I love that jellyfish. I am looking forward to you purse and strike now with the Pokemon craze

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    1. Liz A.July 20, 2016 at 7:50 AM

      Yeah, I was so glad to have the Pokeball already done. Because there's no way I'd be able to design it in a rush. And this fad will pass...

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  15. bookwormJuly 19, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    I agree - cash in now. Make some and post them in your shop, or sell at the Farmer's Market. Quickly! Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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    1. Liz A.July 20, 2016 at 7:50 AM

      I had them in my shop. Should put them back, I guess.

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  16. Darla M SandsJuly 20, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    You're so creative. I am in awe.

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  17. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)July 24, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Yay on the inspiration! The jellyfish is just so dang cute. I smile every time you post one of them.

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