Sadly, I came across Lori’s pockets for Africa post a little too late to help make any for her to bring on her trip, but ever since I came across her beautiful post I have had these little treasure pockets locked away for “someday” in the back of my head. That someday came late last week, when I realized that my girls were headed to a birthday party for not one, but two friends…and if there’s anything I absolutely despise it’s buying unnecessary items for birthday parties. I always aim to give something that I would love for my kids to receive as birthday presents…something meaningful and made with love of course. So for a few minutes I fretted, knowing there wasn’t much time to come up with much. And then I remembered Lori’s pockets and I set to work.
They were such a quick knit and barely use any yarn at all. So naturally, after the two for the birthday party were made and stuffed with a few crystals in each…I just kept going…knitting six more. I thought they might be a nice addition, something crafty, to add to our farm stand. I’m also thinking that because of the cause they originated from…of donating a portion of the proceeds to a good cause. I haven’t figured out where specifically yet, because I have something else brewing in my thoughts lately that may conjoin with the thought of raising money and donating a portion of it, but in time it will become more clear to me.
Now I just need to work on all the crochet borders and neck loops and then they will be all ready. Joining along with Ginny as usual. And if you haven’t checked out Lori’s pictures from her amazing journey in Africa…you should…they are so so beautiful and inspiring to say the least.
lovely!
Hi Earthmama, I am a new visitor having been referred to your blog by Tricia of Little Eco Footprints. You blog is just lovely and I am very inspired to make some of these little bags. Thanks for sharing the link!
I love them!
They would make great little medicine bags too.
Those are very cute! I love all the colors!
hi lisa,
oh my gosh your post just made my day. i love that you made these for gifts and for your children too. how beautiful your knitting is! i’m really touched by your kind words dear friend, thank you so much.
xxx lori
These little pockets are lovely, and since I knit very slowly, they would be a good project for me. I am amazed that you made so many so quickly, you must be a talented knitter!
My boys would love them, thanks for sharing this idea.
I am sure your boys would love them. I think my kids are wondering why I haven’t gifted them with any of them yet. Its so hard to knit around them…without feeling like I have to knit four of everything before I keep some for another reason. We’ll see…maybe when the new baby comes they will each get one with something special tucked inside.
What a great project. I have a couple and I just love them.
I’m sure the birthday recipients loved them! I know I would. Making a few extra to have on hand would be awfully helpful for future parties/get-togethers/just-becauses.
“just becauses”….yup! I think that’s the most perfect reason of all!
The pockets are just perfect aren’t they? I have been knitting a few each week to store in my cedar chest for future grandchildren. I am working on a little note to tuck into them so even if I am long gone before they are born they will know that I have wanted and loved them.
I love this!
That is so sweet! Even the thought of them in a cedar chest Tracey!
They are very satisfying to make and even more so when I saw one of mine in a photo that Lori posted. These little heartwarming pockets hold a lot of magic! XOXO
Yes! That is exactly what I thought when I saw those pictures Susan…just so powerful to see the knit bag on its recipient. Almost as good as giving it them yourself!
I used to always make gifts for the kids to bring to birthday parties, and then I got lazy during my recent pregnancy.
Thanks for the reminder that a handmade thing is such a beautiful gift.