This is a pattern I came up with, to protect my new toy... A Casio EXILIM digital Camera. I received it in the mail and didn't have a cover to protect it. I made my own.
The cozy is made of left over yarns in my stash.
It is a good gift idea and works up in less than half an hour.

Cascade 220 (Light Teal)
LionBrand Homespun (Black)

Approximate Length 4"
Approximate Width 3"

3 sc and 3 rows = 1" (approximately) in heavier yarn.

Crochet Hook Size: US K / 6.5 mm (For Homespun)
US D / 3.25 mm (For Cascade 220)

Abbreviations:
Single Chain (sc/ scs) (I directed a video to demonstrate the stitch which is available from you tube - left handed and right handed)
Half Double Crochet (hdc) (Video available here on you tube.)
Chain (ch)
Inches ( " )

I worked the cozy in two yarn weights Heavier (Color A - Homespun) and Lighter (Color B - Cascade)

(Note: The pattern can be adopted to fit any camera/ cellphone/ Mp3 music player etc simply by checking the dimensions of the object it is being made for and then increasing the base chain numbers accordingly.)

* With Color A and K hook ch 11, turn. (11th chain will count for turning.)
* SC in the second chain from hook, * sc across to the end (total 10 scs). Ch 1 turn
* Repeat from * till the piece is exactly double the width of the camera. (My camera is 3.5", so my rectangular piece measured 7"). Bind off A.
* Join the Color B in the last sc of the previous row. Fold the rectangular piece in half and start sc through both layers from this corner down to the sides (Both layers of the piece will be joined on the sides using this edge.) then the bottom and then the corner of the other side. We now have a nice edge around 3 sides of piece. Use 1ch or 2scs to turn corners.
* Now we will work on the open edges in the round. ch 1, 2 scs with B in each sc of A (Total 40 scs around.) Join in the first ch1 using slip stitch.
* * ch 2, hdc in each sc around. Join with slip st to the first ch2. (total 40scs around.)
* Repeat from * for 3 more rows.
* ch2, 3hdc in the next 3scs, 1ch and skip next sc, *4hdc in the next 4 scs, 1ch and skip next sc. Repeat from * to the end. Join with slip stitch to the first chain 2. Bind off. The holes created in the last row will be used for the closure string.

To make the closure string

* Take Color B, 4 times the actual length that will be required for the pouch edge leaving two ends of atleast 2-4" each.
* Fold the length of B in half and secure one end. (I put the folded end in one of my toes) and twist it between your palms.
* Once the half length is twisted hold both ends together (thus resulting in another half fold of the already half length) and free the other end. The yarn will self twist to form a nice cord.
* Now thread this cord through the holes created in the last row of the cozy alternating drawing direction. (From outside to inside once and visa versa till the end.)
* Join the loose ends together with a knot to form a loop.

I want to decorate my kitchen with strawberries. That´s why I needed a berry-like grocery bag. Here it is, one of my very first patterns

Yarn: Schachenmayr, nomotta, “Catania“, Llg. 125 Meter/ 50 Gramm
50 gram red, 100 gram green

hook: size 3,5 (european size)

as you wish, netting will stretch

no gauge needed, make bag as big as you want (keep in mind it will stretch a lot)

ch=chain
sl=slipstitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
tc=triple crochet

Bottom (red):
4 ch, with sl in first ch make a ring
Begin every round with 3 ch instead of first dc and end with sl in 3nd ch of round
round 1: 3 ch , 12 dc in ring,
round 2: work in dc, in every 2nd dc of round 1 make 2 dc.
round 3: work in dc, in every 3rd dc of round 2 make 2 dc.
round 4: from round 4 to 9 increase dc by making 2 dc in 4th, 5th … dc of round before (easy, eh?)
round 10: dc in every stitch with no increases.

“leaves” (green):
(the leaves are optional, if you don’t like them continue with “bag”)

round 1: *10 ch, make sl in 5th dc of round 10*, repeat * to *
round 2: around every ch-loop of round 1 make: 1 sc, 3 dc, 3 tc, 3 dc, 1 sc

(For the orange version of the bags I made 2 rounds like round 1, that gives a more fuzzy effect)

Bag (green):
round 1:
Make the “tunnel” for the draw string:
3 ch (for 1st dc), *1 dc in 2nd dc of round 10 of bottom (the 2 rounds of the “leaves“ are not continued any further!), 1 ch*, Repeat from * to *
round 2: 3 ch (for 1st dc), 5 ch, 1 sc around next ch of round below, *5 ch, 1 sc into second dc of round below, 5 ch, 1 sc second dc of round below*, repeat from * to *.
Repeat Row 2 until bag is the desired size: Around each ch-loop work one sc followed by 5 ch, 5 ch, 1 sc, and so on.

The bag will be very stretchy, so you only need to make a bag with 2/3 of desired size.

If you want to get a bigger bag, work 7 ch instead of the 5 ch loops.

Edge:
round 1(green) : 3 ch (for 1st dc), *2 dc around ch-loop, 1 dc into sc of round before*, repeat from *to*, finish round with sl into 3rd ch of beginning.

Leaves on top (green) (these are optional, if you don´t want leaves on top, continue with round 2 of edge:)
round 1 leaves: 8 ch, 1 sl in 4th sc of round below, repeat

round 2 leaves: around each ch-loop work 1sc, 3 dc, 4 tc, 3dc, 1sc
(or work a second round like round 1 for fuzzy effect)

Continue working next round into first round of edge ( in red)
If there is already a stitch in the round below (from the leaves), work second stitch in same stitch:
round 2: 3 ch, 1 dc in each sc of round below, finish round with sl in 3rd ch of beginning
round 3-4: 3 ch, 1 dc in each dc of round below, finish round with sl in 3rd ch of beginning

Handles (red):
Lay bag flat to half, 4 centimeter from right edge work 5 sc on upper edge, continue in rows until desired length, fix handle 4 centimeter from left edge.
Work second handle the same way

Make a draw string: Make a ch ribbon 80 centimeter long and work sl over the complete length. Pull thread through the “tunnel” of round 1 bag. Attach a Drawstring Slide, available at a Notions Counter or Fabric Store

I have translated this pretty easy pattern as good as I could.. If anything is not clear or wrong, please feel free to contact me and leave a comment. I enjoy postive feedback as well ;-)

So about a week ago I finished my new tote bag for school and the first thing my boyfriend said was "it nees a matching wallet". So i decided that i would make an envelop shaped one. (I have a slight obessison with envelopes). So after i got home I decided to make. All because of my wuffanuff!. lol

Red heart super saver yarn (starbrights)
5.5I hook
Pink button
Sewing needle
Green sweing thread

w=8 inches
h= 4 inches (flap closed) h=6 inches with flap opened.

You can easily adjust this size with a bigger hook. (i started one for my sister and she wants it big cause she's gonna use it as a clutch)

No particular size= ROOM TO EXPERIMENT W00T!

stitch(es) used : HDC (Half double crochet) and SC (single crochet)
If u want to make an envelope shaped messenger bag simply increase to 100-124 ch and about 45-70 rows maybe more depending on how much you wanna fit in it.

Ch 36
Row 1: HDC in 3rd ch from hook. HDC across. ch 2, turn
Row 2-?: HDC across ch 2 turn until you get this wallet or purse the length and width you want.
after you get to your desired length
HDC decrease until you have 4 hdc's left.

sew on button with sewing needle and green thread. Put all your personal items inside your "envelope" and have a fun time!

So I have an awesome Macbook 13.3 inch laptop and it makes me sad when it gets scratched or scuffed so I decided to crochet up this quick case! its pretty cute and you can make it to fit any laptop.

Two different, contrasting colors and a medium sized hook.

You obviously have some freedom with colors, type of yarn, and size. I used Cotton Ease yarn in pink and black and a size J hook.

Depends on the size of your laptop. Mine fits quite snuggly on my laptop.

Basically what you think will fit your yarn and your laptop.

I made this for a 13.3 macbook, obviously you can slightly change the size in order to fit any sized laptop.

This is crocheted in one piece with the seams up the side.

Using your first color, chain the number of stitches that is necessary for the width of the laptop. I made mine almost exactly the width of the laptop because it will stretch out when you put your laptop in it.

1) hdc in each st for 4 rows
2) Switch to second color and hdc in each st for 4 rows
3) Repeat 1 and 2 8 times
4) Repeat 1
5) Switch to second color and hdc in each st for 2 rows
6) Repeat 2
7) Using Color 1, hdc in each st for 2 rows
8) hdc in first ten sts, chain 2 sts skip 2 sts, hdc in each st until 12 sts from the end, CO 2 sts, skip 2 sts, hdc in each st to end
9) Using color 2, hdc in each st for 2 rows.
8) Repeat 5
Line up the stripes for the front and the back leaving the last 5 stripes at the top in order to have it fold over the front and sew the seams up.

Buttons:
Chain 1 st
hdc 12 sts in the 1 st
sc 12 sts around the 12 sts you just created.

place and sew in buttons... weave in ends and enjoy your new laptop envelope!!

The pill purse is a quick and easy way to organise that ever expanding handbag.Its a great way to have those necessary tablets hidden .I have to take quite alot of tablets for the rest of my life,wherever I go I have to have these with me. Fed up with searching for my pills in the bottom whatever handbag I was using I decided I'd make a pill purse . I now never leave home without it.

Yarn: any ply, I used aran weight 40g in total.
Hook; use appropiate for the yarn you are using .I used 5mm

Fastener;any one of these Brooch,pin, button
I used a crochet flower glued onto a brooch pin.

the size of your largest pill packet

Not important its a purse

The pattern:

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/03/free-pill-purse.html

The pill purse is a quick and easy way to organise that ever expanding handbag.Its a great way to have those necessary tablets hidden .I have to take quite alot of tablets for the rest of my life,wherever I go I have to have these with me. Fed up with searching for my pills in the bottom whatever handbag I was using I decided I'd make a pill purse . I now never leave home without it.

Yarn: any ply, I used aran weight 40g in total.
Hook; use appropiate for the yarn you are using .I used 5mm

Fastener;any one of these Brooch,pin, button
I used a crochet flower glued onto a brooch pin.

the size of your largest pill packet

Not important its a purse

The pattern:

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/03/free-pill-purse.html

Indulge yourself in this rich, felted purse with a cheery flower and ribbon. It's the perfect cure for the wintertime blues!

Color A: 2 skeins (446 yd) Patons® Classic Wool Merino or 4/worsted weight 100% wool yarn
Color B: 1 skein (223 yd) Patons® Classic Wool Merino or 4/worsted weight 100% wool yarn
Color C: 1 skein (223 yd) Patons® Classic Wool Merino or 4/worsted weight 100% wool yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
2 ft satin ribbon in Color C
Yarn needle

10” high by 11” wide at base.

Not necessary.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Viktoria_Purse.pdf

This is one of my favorite bag patterns. Works up quickly and looks great in all sorts of colorways.
http://danceswithwool.wordpress.com/2007/09/05/green-mesh-shopping-tote/

Kitchen crochet cotton
Size G hook
This is a very flexible pattern with respect to gauge.

height: 15"
width unstretched: 12"

flexible

Farmers Market Bag, originally published in "The Green Issue" of Knit.1 Magazine (www.knit1mag.com ).

3 balls in Kelly Green of Craft by Vickie Howell Collection, 50 gr balls, each approx 125 m
(35% Milk Fiber / 65% Organic Cotton)

US size G & H crochet hooks OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Tapestry Needle

15”/38cm Long (w/o handles) x 16”/40.5cm (at bottom)

20 sc and 20 sc rows= 4”/10cm, using smaller hook

Top Band:
Using smaller hook, ch 95. Join, taking care not to twist. Place marker for end of rnd.
Next rnd: Sc in every stitch around. Join rnd with a sl st.
Repeat last row 4 more times.

A pretty business card holder to put all your cards inside and shine when someone asks you for one card!
For more details on the making of the business card holder visit the page:
http://littlewilds.blogspot.com/2007/10/crochet-business-card-holder.htm...

Yarn-ELLE Pure Gold DK, shade 29,100% Courtelle
4mm crochet needle
Tapestry needle
Rest of other yarns to make the flower
A little of fabric
Sewing needle

4x2.75 inches

5sc and 4rows = 1 inch

If you’ve got a different size of cards, you can add more rows, or more stitches, depending what you need to change.

Pattern:
Chain 16
Make the first sc in the second chain from the hook (15sc)
Chain1, turn, sc in every sc
Work like this until you have 24 rows complete.
Cut the yarn.