New crochet set and something new for the upcoming re-opening of my shop!

These last few weeks have proven to be quite busy for me.  Along with caring for my family and home, I've been working hard on creating original crochet pattern designs for my shop.  The first of which is this crochet fingerless glove and headband set.

I am in love with this set!  It is made with super soft yarn, and I have personally been wearing it these past few weeks since it's been so cold here.  I love the way the headband looks when I'm wearing it and how the fingerless gloves feel so warm and keep my wrists warm.  

So, what is this other news I mentioned in the title?  Well, it's that I will also be listing my own original crochet patterns in my etsy shop!  They will be in pdf format and will be choc full of pictures and detailed instructions.  I also will be making video tutorials to go with the patterns for those who prefer watching a video instead.  I am so excited and full of ideas!  I can't wait to share them with you guys!  I haven't chosen a launch date yet, but will announce it here and on my facebook when I've picked it.  It should be sometime in April.

Crochet Coin Purse

I have been wanting to make one of these for quite awhile now, and finally did thanks to an awesome tutorial I found on Ravelry, and using my 40% coupon to buy the purse frame at Joann Fabrics.  If you would like to make one, you can find the tutorial here.  It is written in Spanish and English!  And out of all the tutorials and patterns I could find, it was the only one that explained how to attach the fabric to the frame.

Crocheting the outer layer was so simple, as well as sewing the inner lining.  It was actually attaching the frame that was the most difficult.  First, I had started with a thin crochet thread to try to sew it on, but realized (when I was more than half way finished) that I had sewn it on the wrong side!  So I had to remove the thread and start all over.  Half way through starting over, the thread broke, so I had to remove the thread again and start all over.  On my third attempt, I ended up using regular sewing thread and a smaller needle, which made it much easier to sew on.  However, because you can see the stitches from the outside of the purse, the thread didn't look very clean and nice.  So I used the crochet thread and sewed in and out of every stitch.  I have to say it came out really well.