Crochet Pink Ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I came up with these crocheted pink ribbons in honor of those who have lost, won, or are still currently fighting in the battle against cancer. I personally know many of those who have fought the battle.

The pattern for this ribbon will be posted for FREE here on my blog. I will be posting that either tonight or sometime tomorrow. The pattern is very simple, uses up a small scrap amount of yarn, and takes only a few minutes to make. I came up with 2 different ways to display your support for the cause. The first ribbon in the picture above is displayed as a key ring. Proudly display your support right from your key chain. The second ribbon in the picture is being displayed as a pin. Pin the ribbon to your shirt, jacket, scarf, hat or wherever you would like to show your support wherever you go! What do you all think?

Keep a look out for the pattern. It will be up soon! :)

Crochet Pink Ribbon Pin (Front)

Crochet Pink Ribbon Pin (Back)

Crochet Pink Ribbon Key Ring

Large Crochet Granny Square Scrap Bag

This is a large bag I completed recently made up of several large granny squares. I used up a ton of scrap yarn to make this bag. I decided that I would use it to store materials for projects I am currently working on, or I could even use it to store extra scrap yarn. I single crocheted the squares together to give it a nice textured look on the outside of the bag. This bag is not lined, but I don't really plan on putting anything in it that would fall out through the holes of the granny squares. 

 The squares are pretty large that make up this bag. As you can see in the picture above, each square is larger than my hand.

I single crocheted several rows at the top of the bag give it a nice edging and to make the straps. The tight stitches gave the straps a stronger feel to me. I felt they would be able to support the weight of the bag or any materials in the bag very well. 

The bag has lighter or brighter colors on one side and darker or more neutral colors on the other side. Flip that bag depending on your mood! :) This bag was really fun to make and really takes no time at all. It's another great way to use up scrap yarn, which is awesome to me because I have so much! :)