Washcloths - Blue and White + White + Blue 1

Washcloths - Blue and White + White + Blue 1, a photo by Annabelle Baskets on Flickr.

Just finished up this adorable set of Blue and White kitchen dish cloths, dish rags, etc. On the right you'll find the pattern for these washcloths. If you post it to your blog or Pinterest page, please give credit to the original designer (me).

Thanks!

Via Flickr:
Very pretty
* Robin's Egg Blue
* White
* Mixed light and dark blue with white.

Find the pattern here: handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/04/crochet-pattern-...

Decorate with Buntings (Banners)

Crochet Your Own Fall Bunting/Banner!

Use them Inside or Outside



One day last week, I had a few hours and decided to make my own Fall banner.  And, my tool of choice is always crocheting.  I don't have a pattern, per se, but here's what I did:

Flag Triangles:

They are all single stitches.

Crochet 20 single stitches - adjust to the size you want.

In the next 8 rows, single stitch but decrease each row by 1.

Make as many as you'd like - I made 10.

Crochet as many single stitches as you'd like - this will be the length of your bunting.

I single crocheted the row again so it would be thicker.

Attach (needle & thread or crochet it on) the flags to the bunting line.

That's it!

I hung mine outside since the bunting is washable.  They would be cute for Christmas too.  Maybe even make some small flags for the bunting and hang them on your tree.

50 Hand Crocheted Washcloths - An Order for a Boutique!

 

Just Finished Up an Order of 50 Hand Crocheted Washcloths for a Boutique in Pasadena!

 

... in a week

... 8 x 8

... with a border

... 2 day shipment

 

 

Whew!

 

 

Let me tell you ... I finally know what it means when people say "my fingers hurt to the bone."

 

 

 

 

Happy = Happy = Happy = Happy

Annabelle

Washcloths - Black and Blue with Pink and White 1

Multicolored Dish Cloths - Great for the Kitchen
Washcloths - Black and Blue with Pink and White 1, a photo by Annabelle Baskets on Flickr.

Kitchen washcloths don't have to match . Matchy-matchy is a thing of the past. Here's the pattern if you'd like to give it a try:

http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/04/crochet-pattern-not-your-grandmas.html

If you use one of my patterns, please give credit where credit is due. Thank you.

Washcloths - Yellow and Green and White Set of 4

Washcloths - Yellow and Green
Washcloths - Yellow and Green and White Set of 4, a photo by Annabelle Baskets on Flickr.

## Easy ## Sweet set of 4 yellow and green and white dish rags.

Here's the free pattern if you'd like to try it yourself:

http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/04/crochet-pattern-not-your-grandmas.html

Via Flickr:
Handmade Crochet Dish Cloths, Dish Rags, Yellow and Green. Pattern can be found here; handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/04/crochet-pattern-...

How To Make Your Own Rag Basket

Fabric Rag Baskets

How-To Make Your Own

(Last updated 7-8-13)
 

I'm getting ready to make up a bunch of new rag baskets because I'm all stocked up with fabric, but first thought I'd show you some of my pictures from ones I've already made.

 

The one with the green polka-dots and flower liner is my favorite.

 

HandmadeByAnnabelle on ETSY

Materials Needed:

1 yard of leftover fabric (I buy discounted shirts or sweaters from the dollar store)

1 yard of cording (fabric store) or rope (dollar store)

Hot glue gun and glue

How To:

1.  Cut your fabric into long pieces (even up to a couple of feet).  It's easier if the fabric is one long piece instead of broken up pieces.  Cut the fabric into 1 inch wide.

2.  Keep your cording or rope all together - do not cut it until necessary.

3.  Begin wrapping your fabric around the cording glueing it to the cording about every 1-2 inches.

4.  Continue wrapping and glueing.

5.  Here's the fun part - once you have several feet wrapped, begin shaping your basket into an oblong or round basket, glueing the cording together as needed.  There are several pictures in this post to show you your options.

The red basket in the middle is also one of my favorites.
 

Sorry that I don't have any how-to pictures with this post, but I'll update this post with pictures along the way this time.  Hopefully this will get you started for now.  The pictures here are some of my most popular baskets from my ETSY shop.  Enjoy and have fun making them!

 

My ETSY shop has some of these baskets. 


Good luck!

Annabelle

Make Your Own Drink Cozies

Simple Crochet Pattern for Crochet Drink Cozies
6-5-13 (Last Updated)
 

I posted my pattern last week for the Red White & Blue Drink Cozy which is a super easy pattern to make.  This week I've been making the same drink cozies but with different yarn and appliques.  Here are a few to give you some ideas of what you can make for your own home:

I have a few of these in my ETSY shop if you'd like to take a peek.