Crochet Flower Bag - One bag three ways

I started my crochet flower bag in the beginning of April. I was admiring Sophie Digards work and thought that I would be able to produce something along the line of colour and form in my own design and have now finished my flower crochet bag. Once again I have used tapestry wool so that I could utilise a wide range of colour. One skein of wool produces one flower. Of course I have intermingled colours for the center and petals of the flower.

So having finished the bag, finally, I rewarded myself with another outing. This time a visit to Willunga. Fortunately for me (maybe not my purse) the Willunga Farmers Market was on today. Apparently it is held every saturday from 0800-1230 hrs. Such lovely quality produce from local regional makers - in amongst the usual fruit and veg producers ( not to be scoffed at - their produce was top knotch) were olive oil products, artisan breads, bee and wax product, wines, jams and chutneys, flowers and herbs and  the most beautifully crafted handmade pasta that had vibrant natural colours. It didn't take me long to spend $50- pasta , flowers, persimmons, plums , sourdough bread and lavender brownie devoured in a matter of minutes)

After I spent my dosh it was time to photograph the bag...ummm hard to do in such drab surroundings. She jests. It was hard to stop taking photos.

Anyway as usual a heavily laden post about a silly bag but you get to enjoy the surroundings anyway.

First stop the vineyard. Its a lovely time in the hills at the moment with the green grasses from the rains and still a few Autumn leaves clinging to vines before the real cold settles in.

I bought a bag in an op shop for $5 just for the hardware - it had plenty of buckles and straps that I could pilfer for my bag. I could have gone with a tan colour which was equally nice against all the vibrant colours.

So short handles for shopping bag mode. It really is a very large bag and comfortably fitted in all the above mentioned purchases.

When you clip together the side straps it becomes a triangular bag. It makes it a little more secure if you dont have a lot in the bag and want to protect your purse as the top opening becomes considerably smaller.

With the long strap attached to the side loops it becomes a carry all that you can sling over your shoulder.

Next photography spot a lovely gum and grasses, just across the road

My purchased proteas make a stunning accompaniment with my bag

 Who doesn't like an old wagon? This one was waiting for me on the side of the road

After the photo shoot I couldn't resist stopping in at Dowie Doole winery....more quality stuff (wines) I couldn't resist! A few came home with me.

And just a few shots after I visited the winery. Pity I can't take you for a little winery tour, it was really good. mmm mmmm. I had the whole winery to myself as well, so it was really special to get such undivided attention.

Glorious light on a glorious day
Thanks for sticking with me. Cheers! Monique x

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Sophie Digard Fan

Anybody who loves crochet then must be a fan of Sophie Digard. I first came across her work on instagram after following a Vintage Haberdashery store - Lucello melbourne
If you care to google Sophie Digard you will be treated to image after image of her wonderful work in the most amazing colour combinations and thread. Below are just a few to tempt.

https://shoekatshoo.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/finally-sophie-digard

http://grechenscodes.com/tag/sophie-digard/

http://luccello.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/sophie-digard-at-last.html

/http://www.frenchneedle.com/blogs/frenchneedle?page=2

http://luccello.blogspot.com.au/2011_03_01_archive.html

Anyway being so in love with her work and not having the purse to purchase her product (wish) I thought I would attempt my own interpretation of her inspiring work, The beginnings .... as follows
From one small bloom many grow.

My original thought was to make a scarf but now my thinking is trending towards a bag .... the wool used is perhaps a little too thick for a scarf. Anyway I am enjoying the process and loving the use of colour again!
Happy Easter!