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Where do you go for inspiration? Do you get it all online? In magazines? In stores?

I cute 1/2 to 3/5 inch stripes of organza and crocheted it. to give it some bling I also did a few rows of gold crochet thread. I see lined bags like this all the time in upper end stores. I think it would be great with a row or two of fun fur !


 
I wanted to share with you some of my favorites sites to go to for inspiration, I will start with directories with free patterns

If you have read this blog you know I LOVE AllFreeCrochet.com - soo many patterns for just about anything, you can also find my profile here

 CrochetAtPlay is a newer directory but its is soo huge and it updates weekly which is awesome! if you are a blogger there is a link to submit your patterns

TheYarnBox is another new one that focuses on indie designers and if you are a crochet blogger you can submit your patterns here and make an account!


I also love to look at The Crochet Crowd what he does is soo creative and inspiring! He has LOADS of free patterns and videos! Infact he just announced that he will be filming for REDHEART yarns!! SO wow!

And if you have EVER searched for crochet patterns online I am sure you have heard of who I like think of as Crochet Royalty Teresa aka Crochet Geek aka Art of crochet
Her youtube
her blog



I also Love love love to look at Babuka Babukatorium  She does the most creative things with colors!


Comment below and let me know where you go to look for inspiration!

 

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