FO Friday: Mine, all mine
Back in January, I joined the 12 for myself group on Ravelry with plans to be a more selfish crocheter this year. The vast majority of my creations have always been gifts. (In the past few years, I’ve been making more projects to sell or as samples for patterns, but I still haven’t made many things for me.) I never seem to have much of my own handiwork for myself, and I was hoping to change that in 2012.
It’s unfortunate, but I’ve realized that, in general, I don’t get very excited about making projects for myself. So far this year, I have six finished projects on Ravelry tagged with “12forself2012.” Except for the swatches I knit for the knitting instructor certification, everything else is a tiny project I made as part of my exploration of atypical crochet technique (usually ones found in Crochet Master Class
But that’s all changed. Yes, I’ve finally made something for myself that I was excited about making, that I love, and that I’ve used every day since I finished it. (It’s still tiny, and it is still inspired by the Year of Projects, but it way more awesome than the rest!)
My very own double-ended crochet camera pouch.
I had a lot of fun making this little pouch. (You can see some in progress pictures here.) I decided to make it pieces, and to alternate the color placement on each side to emphasize different colors.
I think I actually prefer the back.
The pouch was a bit large, so I made a little bubble wrap casing for my camera that fits perfectly inside.
I have the cutest camera pouch around, and it also provides a lot of protection. How’s that for awesome? And now I’m actually inspired to make something else cool for myself…
For more finished objects, visit Tami’s Amis.
It really is an adorable camera pouch, isn’t it lovely to make something to keep every now and again?
Thanks, HillyT! Yes, I do need to make more (interesting) projects for myself!
Your camera pouch is really cute Marie. I think hand-made things are so much more ‘special’ whether made by yourself or a friend. Glad you’re enjoying your project. I’m currently making myself a pair of fingerless gloves after making lots for my daughter’s work colleagues. I know I’m going to enjoy them as its very cold here now. Have a great weekend. xoxox
I love the fingerless gloves you’ve been making, Dorothy, so I can understand why you’d want to make yourself a pair!
I love making things like that – small and satisfying, and it’s even better when you know they’re going to be useful for ages
cute!
I’m fairly utilitarian, so I love to make useful items, Laura.
That is really cute! I’ve gone the opposite way, I’ve been trying to make more stuff for people. Hopefully, I’ll have my husband’s socks done before his birthday in November.
It seems like most crafters lean towards one extreme, Vanessa. I have faith in your ability to finish those socks for your husband
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cool project! I agree, making things for yourself can be hard, but it is also super satisfying!
Thanks, Mary. It was a very satisfying project.
what a wonderful idea! us bloggers always have our camera’s with us so what fab thing to craft your own pouch! its so so cute
Thanks, All4meggymoo! I like showing off my personalized camera case
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Hi Marie,
just wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award over at my blog (made-in-k-town.blogspot.com)
I don’t know if you’d like to play along, but I really enjoy following your blog – even if I rarely take the time to write a comment
Enjoy your week-end,
Barbara
Thanks so much, Barbara! I follow yours as well, and get so much inspiration from your great projects
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What a lovely pouch and the bubble wrap is a great idea.
I’m like you, I never get excited about making things for myself either.
And if I do make something for myself, it rarely gets done. As I write this , I realise that I actually have 3 project lying around for myself..all unfinished.
Oh no, Ferretmania! I hope you get to spend some more time on those WIPs for you.
hooray for selfishness! We don’t do it enough. Most of my wips are for other people
I need to finish those suckers off so i can make myself some pretties…
Great camera case. I made myself one, and lent my camera to my sister for her trip to mexico. Everyone thought she’d bought it there! My style must be very mexican!!
So true, Tanya. I need to do more for ME. I love that your style is international!
I love the camera pouch and am intrigued at the bubble wrap insert. How clever!
Thanks, BearyAnn! It feels safer in the bubble wrap.