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TX CrochetLover
July 5th, 2007, 03:45 PM
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
July 5th, 2007, 04:43 PM
So cool! Great work!
Sally
Katchkan
July 5th, 2007, 04:49 PM
That is quite nice. Lovely work. I am sure she loves it. :manyheart
rainbowridergrma
July 5th, 2007, 05:35 PM
That looks so handy, and attractive, too.

Glenda
misssmaggie
July 5th, 2007, 06:15 PM
Cool idea...I like the colors !!! Thanks for sharing!
DEMET
July 5th, 2007, 07:07 PM
Very nice color and work, I love them

Demet
alibra
July 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM
Nice work!!
cshort
July 5th, 2007, 08:24 PM
That's very nice.
cat3crazy
July 5th, 2007, 09:50 PM
What a great idea and so pretty!
Shell
July 5th, 2007, 11:14 PM
wonderful!
Misty.Creek
July 6th, 2007, 12:40 AM
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
July 6th, 2007, 04:34 AM
This is so beautiful, and so practical :yay very well done
Hooked
July 6th, 2007, 08:29 AM
Great work! It's so clever!
Tampa Doll
July 6th, 2007, 08:37 AM
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
July 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM
Very cool idea! TFS!
Krakovianka
July 6th, 2007, 06:03 PM
That's really cool...I think I need one of those! I'm sure your swap partner loved it.
sonnets_and_stitches
July 6th, 2007, 06:26 PM
Chatelaines are so cool and have a neat history. I never thought of crocheting one! Great idea that turned out beautifully.

~ Joy
crochet_hen
July 6th, 2007, 06:27 PM
that is fantastic! great job:cheer
Ladycrochat
July 6th, 2007, 07:23 PM
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
July 7th, 2007, 05:22 PM
What a wonderful gift for another crafter! It wouldn't be just crocheters who would enjoy this!
LaurieE
July 7th, 2007, 09:46 PM
That's a great idea. It's very pretty!
TX CrochetLover
July 10th, 2007, 01:03 AM
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
July 10th, 2007, 03:27 AM
That really is very beautiful!
Linda
July 10th, 2007, 09:37 AM
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
July 13th, 2007, 10:53 PM
Thanks for the compliments!
JoBug
July 14th, 2007, 03:13 AM
VERY creative and LOVELY work!!!! I ADORE it
MrsCrochetPants
July 14th, 2007, 09:17 PM
Really Cool! Love the colors! Great Job!