Another Day Lost to Crochet

Snow day!

We knew it was coming, but it was still fun to wake up this morning to a pretty snowfall.  When I opened my eyes and crawled out of bed, I saw a fresh white blanket covering the filth that is winter in my little corner of the world.

We had cancelled Julie Time for today as of last night, since The Princess decided to take a five-hour nap after OT (unheard of...this child does not nap) and restart her day at 8:30 pm.  Didn't think it'd be the best idea for any of us if Julie came by today after The Princess spent all night playing.  When I went to bed at a little after two o'clock this morning, she was still playing in her room.

We needn't have feared.  She was up at nine o'clock on the dot, as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as ever.  It turns out we'd have been just fine to have Julie Time today...but everyone needs a day off every once in a while. 

With the snow peacefully falling, the bulldogs snuggled up on the couches and the kiddo happily running around the house after her ball - which she's learned to throw with great speed and questionable accuracy - I should have taken the opportunity to study.

"Should have" being the operative phrase.

What did I do all day, you ask?  Why, I crocheted, of course!  I started this project late last night, and finished up about a half-hour ago.  I'm very proud of myself, and my confidence is quickly raising to astronomical heights.  I know not everything will go right, but I'm quite happy with my track record so far.

This particular project is a purse/bag, which measures about 12 inches wide by 15 inches tall.

The red "belt" is not permanently attached, and I have plans to make additional belts in different colors...so I can change them at my every whim. 

Here's a close-up of some of the stitching - I'm really happy with the consistency across the entire bag.

And here's what it looks like with The Princess's blanket inside to give it some shape...

Not bad for a project that took a little over a day, eh? 

Now, if I could just dedicate myself to studying as much as I've been crocheting lately...but that's a thought for a different time.