Chatelaine in Blue

[TX CrochetLover]

I made this for a swap on another board. I used size 10 thread to enclose a retractable tape measure and used jewelry clasps to attach the scissors and the tape measure back around the chatelaine. That way the items can be taken off if need be.
The beads are actually Christmas bead garland and I used a garland pattern out of one of my Leisure Arts books for it.

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I made some other items for the swap but the pic isn't too detailed.
Her fav color is blue, so that's why I chose that color. She liked it, and so I was happy! :yes

[crochetsal]

So cool! Great work!
Sally

[Katchkan]

That is quite nice. Lovely work. I am sure she loves it. :manyheart

[rainbowridergrma]

That looks so handy, and attractive, too.

Glenda

[misssmaggie]

Cool idea...I like the colors !!! Thanks for sharing!

[DEMET]

Very nice color and work, I love them

Demet

[alibra]

Nice work!!

[cshort]

That's very nice.

[cat3crazy]

What a great idea and so pretty!

[Shell]

wonderful!

[Misty.Creek]

Did you use a pattern or could give directions for this, pretty please? I've been eyeing a few different ones out there and I want to make myself one so bad. :D

[anthrilliel]

This is so beautiful, and so practical :yay very well done

[Hooked]

Great work! It's so clever!

[Tampa Doll]

Wow that is just great. Of course, I love the color.:lol

Can't lose the tape measure or sissors that way.

Very ingenious using the garland pattern.:hook

[crocheting_Kelly]

Very cool idea! TFS!

[Krakovianka]

That's really cool...I think I need one of those! I'm sure your swap partner loved it.

[sonnets_and_stitches]

Chatelaines are so cool and have a neat history. I never thought of crocheting one! Great idea that turned out beautifully.

~ Joy

[crochet_hen]

that is fantastic! great job:cheer

[Ladycrochat]

That came out great! I am ALWAYS misplacing this or that while I am crocheting, so to have everything handy like this is just what I need! I have had the Chatelaine pattern from freepatterns.com (5th row down)
http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=315
on my "To Do" list, but I just never got around to making it yet.....this is very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[HomekeepingGran]

What a wonderful gift for another crafter! It wouldn't be just crocheters who would enjoy this!

[LaurieE]

That's a great idea. It's very pretty!

[TX CrochetLover]

Did you use a pattern or could give directions for this, pretty please? I've been eyeing a few different ones out there and I want to make myself one so bad. :D
On the tape measure cover, I made two circles using shell stitches. I just added rounds until it was big enough to cover the plastic on the tape measure, then sc them together.
The garland pattern I got from Leisure Arts Crochet Collection from 1994. It has a flag afghan picture on the front.

Thanks everyone for the kind words on my work!

[Cadmium]

That really is very beautiful!

[Linda]

That's so neat! I never thought of doing one in crochet, although I have done one in Hardhanger....something else I do...
Linda of lindacrochets

[TX CrochetLover]

Thanks for the compliments!

[JoBug]

VERY creative and LOVELY work!!!! I ADORE it

[MrsCrochetPants]

Really Cool! Love the colors! Great Job!