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YOP Week 9

     I finished the DRK Everyday Cowl on the 28th, steamed it and got it posted to Nerdopolis before midnight GMT.  I'm glad I read other peoples notes and decided to go with the adult large.  It's got a good amount of space to slip over my head but is still nice and snug around my neck.  I need to get a better picture of this one.  



    I spent all yesterday and most of today sewing project bags.  I made two for the swap and two for me.  I always say, oh I'll make a bag for myself some other time, then never do.  I used similar fabric combinations for my bags, but they're not identical.  Since I haven't sent my swap package yet, I'll just show off my bags.

Open Wide by Noodlehead

Inside of Open Wide

This was the first time in quite a while that I had inserted a zipper, which did a good job of reminding me what a pain in the butt they are.  This one didn't turn out the best.  The zipper pull doesn't slide freely.  Either I sewed the opening too narrow or its the zipper coil itself.  I had gotten this off of Amazon quite a while ago and its the first I've used this purple coil.  Luckily its mine and I'll just deal with it.  I used a different zipper coil on the swap bag and that one slides perfectly.

Reversible Drawstring


Inside
I also made a couple DPN holder/cozies for myself and the swap.  Mine can be seen in the first drawstring bag picture.  I plan to put this bag into use right away.  (Even though I have about three bags to clean out at the moment...)

    I haven't started anything for Mal March yet.  I either need to wind yarn or purchase patterns and I used all my spare time to sew this weekend.  So we'll see what catches my fancy in the next couple hours.  Until later, happy crafting.

-Q

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  1. KylieMarch 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM

    I love that cowl. You picked great colours.

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  2. nypeapodMarch 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM

    Oh beautiful knitting! I love the project bags. I never put zippers in my project bags. I swear I can get something caught in a drawstring bag let alone getting it all tangled into a zipper. Do you have a pattern for the drawstring bag? I am always looking for new bag designs. Wonderful work as always.

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    1. QuazarMarch 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM

      https://www.veryshannon.com/blog/2013/04/free-tutorial-reversible-sock-knitting.html
      Hopefully that link works for you. It's a great pattern and has directions to alter sizing. This one was 16x16 which I find can hold anything I want it to. I add the handle and since you cut out the corners before sewing I use the cutouts to make a pocket for the inside. This is one of my favorite bags to sew and to use.

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  3. MaureenHDMarch 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM

    Your fabrics for the project bags are sooo cute. I personally prefer zippers to drawstrings since I frequently seem to knock my bag over and everything falls out. The cowl turned out great.

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  4. AlissaMarch 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful cowl, and wonderful project bags! I’m off to try to find out what Nerdopolis is.

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  5. LeftycrafterMarch 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM

    Those project bags look just perfect to me. The fabric choices are awesome.

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