Dainty Crochet Hook Case

Hello All!

I've been in the process of creating some new projects, and I finally finished one that I've been thinking about for months now - A Dainty Crochet Hook Case. There is one case in particular that  not only have I been eyeing up on Etsy, but was my inspiration for this project. It is the Linen Crochet Hook Case sold by Namolio.

 

It's a really beautiful case, but it is $38.50 plus $5.70 shipping puls tax. As much as I love it, I know I could create it myself for much cheaper. Mine came to a total of $13.24, and this is how it turned out:

 Supplies:

• 1 piece of Outer Material cut 9 1/2"x10"- I had left over pink satin ($5 per yard)
• 1 piece of Inner Material cut 9 1/2"x10" - I had left over white linen ($1.50 per yard)
• 1 piece of Inner Material cut 7"x10" for hook pockets
• 1 package of Light Weight Iron-On Fusible Interfacing - I used Heat n Bond ($2.99 for 20"x36" piece)
• 2 pieces cut 9 1/2"x10"
• 1 piece cut 7"x10"
• 1 Ball of thin white yard ($3 a skien)
• 1 3.25mm (US= D-3, UK=10) crochet hook
• Sewing Machine
• Iron that can produce steam and ironing board
• 1 Button, needle and thread
• Scissors
• Fabric marker or Pen
• Ruler

Step 1: *Crochet the Doily

1. Round 1: With yarn and 3.25mm hook - Ch. 5, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch3, dc in ring (count as 2 dc tog), (ch 3, 2 dc in ring tog) 7 times, ch 1, hdc in first st.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in ch space, (ch 5, sc in next ch space) 7 times, ch 5, sl st in first st.
3. Round 3: Ch 5, sc in 3rd ch of 5 ch (ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of 5 ch) 7 times, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of 5 ch.
4. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, (7 dc in next sc, sc in next dc) 7 times, 7 dc in next sc, sl st in fist st.
5. Round 5: Ch 7, sc in 4th dc of 7 dc, (ch 4, dc in next sc, ch 4, sc in 4th dc of 7dc) 7 times, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of 7 ch.
6. Round 6: Ch 4, dc in same st, (ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in same st) 15 times, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of 4 ch.
7. Round 7: Sl st in ch space, ch 6 dc in 2nd ch of 3 ch, (ch 3, dc in next ch space, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of 3 ch) 15 times, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of 6 ch.
8. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around, sl st in first st.
9. Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, (skip 3 sts, 7 dc in next st, skip 3 sts, sc in next st) 15 times, skip 3 sts, 7 dc in next st, skip 3 sts, sl st in first st.
10. Round 10: Sl st in first 4 sts, ch 8, sl st in same st, sl st in each st around, fasten off.

*Note: Those who are not able to create their own crocheted doily, you can always go pick one up from a thrift or antique shop.


Step 2:
Iron the fusible interfacing to the back of each 9 1/2"x10" and 7"x10" pieces of fabric according to the interfacing's instructions.

Step 3:



Fold and iron the 7"x10" Inner fabric 2" down lengthwise, so it is now 5"x10". Place this piece of fabric (right side up) over the piece of the inside material (right side up) along the bottom straight edge (10" side) with the raw edge along the bottom of the case. Pin in place.

 

Step 4:

Using your ruler, draw a line with your marker/pen to mark where you will stitch the lines between each hook to create the pockets. I have included a sketch and a list of sample sizes of the pockets. I also included an additional pocket for my tape measure, yarn needle, and small scissors (Section 2 in drawing). I have multiple hooks of certain sizes, so I have factored that into my layout. You can rearrange the sizes however you see fit. Note: Section 1 and 17 are 1/2" each, and I have included them for when you sew the Inner and Outer Material together (Step 8).

Step 5:

Using your sewing machine, stitch each lined mark to create the hook pockets. Do not worry about the bottom of the hook pockets being open, they well be sewed closed in Step 8.



Step 6:

Pin the doily (right side up) to the piece of Outer Material (right side up). You are going to aline the diameter of the doily along the right edge 9 1/2" edge of the Outer Material and center it. Using your sewing machine, you are going to sew around the circular edge of the doily to the fabric. You will then sew across the diameter of the doily to the fabric.  

 

Step 7:

Sew the button to the right side of the fabric so that from the bottom left corner (doily on the right side) measure up 4 3/4" and over  2 1/2". Stitch your button into place.

Step 8:



Pin the Outer and Inner Material together (wrong side up, right sides facing eachother). Sew 1/2" around the 3 sides  of the case that the doily is not on. You need to keep the doily side open so you can turn the case inside out so that the hook pockets and Outer Material are right side out.

(After sides are sewn and turned inside out.)

 

Step 9: (Last Step YAYYY!!!)

Fold the open edge under and pin in place. You will now sew closed. I had to hand sew this step, because the fabrics with the doily were too think to fit through my sewing machine. Iron the edges when complete to ensure a nice crisp edge.

 (Pinned together.)

 

You are now done! You can now slide your hooks and accesories into the pockets.

 

 

You are now the owner of your own custom crochet hook case! I'm so proud of you!

 

Happy Crafting!

<3 Katie

 

 

 



Antique Switch Plate Cover

Hello All!

Long time no see! How I've missed you all! :)

So sorry it's been so long, but some of the projects that I am working on are taking longer than I expected. I decided to post a small project that I just finished in the meantime.

The other day I was antique store hopping, on a mission to find the perfect 6"-7" crocheted doily to use for a crochet hook case I am currently working on. Alas, I failed that mission, but I did come across something that caught my eye - faux antique switch plate and outlet covers. 

I instantly fell in love with them! There was no price tag on them, and I talked the sales woman down from $12 each, to $8 each, and finally to 3 for $20. That's what I love about antique shops, you can haggle for almost anything (if only we could do that at the Coach store, sigh).

As much as I loved the three covers in ivory, I wanted to make them really stand out in my space. Some of you might already know, but for those who don't -  my bedroom is gray with pink and white accents. I have a lot of white accents already in the form of mirrors, shelves, etc. With these covers, I wanted them to pop against my dark gray walls. To achieve this, I purchased 'Opera Rose' acrylic paint by Winsor & Newton from my local AC Moore. I purchased the paint in 'Performance B' because it is a slightly transparent paint, and I wanted some of the 'faux antique' blacking of the covers to show through.

I laid out all of my supplies and got to work. After 2 days and 8 coats of paint (I really should have primed them first), I finally got the covers to be the perfect shade of pink! 

After much fighting with my screwdriver, I got them installed. 

Don't they look great? :)

Happy Crafting!

Katie <3

Refrigerator Oatmeal

Hello Ladies and Gents,

The first recipe that I have decided to make from Pinterest is the "Banana Cocoa Refrigerator Oatmeal" from TheYummyLife.com. The website has great, healthy recipes and you should definitely check it out! :) There are a bunch more recipes for the flavored refrigerator oatmeal on the site here. Monica, the site's owner has also posted newer flavors here.

I decided to try this for a couple of reasons:

1. One of the changes I mentioned in my last blog is a healthier lifestyle. By this September I am trying to lose 30 lbs (I can't believe that I admitted that to strangers, haha) for a wedding I am attending. This recipe is only 245 calories and fits perfectly into my 1490 calorie limit for the day.
2. I am extremely lazy when it comes to cooking, so I thought this would be a quick fix when it comes to making breakfast - Just mix it all the night before and grab it on your way out! Couldn't be any easier!

The recipe goes as follows:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
• 1/4 cup diced ripe banana, or enough to fill jar (approx. half of a small banana)

Directions

In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder and honey. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add bananas and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled.

Nutritional Info: 245 calories, 5g fat, 56g carbs, 10g fiber, 13g protein; Weight Watchers PtsPlus: 8

Results:

I haven't been able to get my hands any chia seeds yet, so I cannot give a complete result. It looked good though - but not exactly as the website pictured (oh well).

The mason jars that I used were from Joe's Crab Shack - a local seafood chain. When you order certain drinks, you get a mason jar and get to keep each one you order. It's a great way to stock up on your collection without having to shop around too much. Because I didn't have a twist-able lid, I used a pieced of tin foil folded in half and a rubber band. worked just as well as a lid, just not as nice looking.

This morning I grabbed my breakfast and tasted it before I left for work and woooow was it bitter! I was a little disappointed in the recipe. I'm not sure if I used the wrong cocoa powder or the wrong greek yogurt, but it wasn't as tasty as I wanted it to be. I added sugar (a few spoon fulls to taste), and that sort of solved the problem. The sugar made it more bearable. 

Tonight I prepared the Blueberry Maple for tomorrow.  I stole a taste already, and I liked it way better than my first attempt. See how much better this one looked:

I think after some trial and error, this could be a great way to start the day!

Happy Crafting!

Katie <3

Introductions, If You Will

Hello All! Let me introduce myself. 

My name is Katie and I'm crafty. I have my Bachelors of Science in Interior Design and I am currently working at an Event and Wedding Planning company.  I am the Executive Assistant, Production Manager, and Facility Manager. 

A lot has changed for me over the over the past couple weeks, and not only have I started cleansing my life, but I've decided to do more things for myself. As stated above, I have always been crafty. I have always been able to look at items and say "I can definitely make that for way cheaper." That's why I decided to start this blog. I wanted to share my crafts with the world. 

I decided to name my blog The Pintrest Perfecter because Pinterest is where I get a lot of my inspiration. When I create new crafts that were inspired by Pinterest, I will share the inspiration and show my results of how they turned out. You always have to give credit where credit is due. I am not affiliated with Pinterest, just obsessed. :)

I guess that's it for today. I'm going to try and figure out this whole blogging thing while I watch my favorite show Twin Peaks!

Happy Crafting!

Katie <3