Red Hot Mama Bag & Contest

Now this makes me want to crochet.  A combination of Madelinetosh's Tosh Sock and a super cool pattern.  How can you go wrong?

These bags were crocheted by Michelle, a fab local crafter who is the first person to really make me rethink my excuses for not yet learning to properly crochet- said in a whiny kid's voice, "But I like knitting," "I'll take on another hobby when I don't have to wake up to nurse and infant," "I don't want to be referred to as a hooker."

The top two images are Tosh Sock in Alizarin and Heuchera, and the bottom in Twain and Betty Draper Blues.  Michele even has two more options on the hook already for holiday gifts, so if you want some color suggestions for other options you may be considering, just e-mail me at [email protected]  if you need me to say that "YES, these go together," or "No, go with another idea."  While I know that most of you are comfortable choosing coordinating colors using your monitor, I know that it's helpful to also have someone who can tell you how they look in person before you place your online order.  You might also consider using Lorna's Laces in a Multicolor and Nearly Solid, or oh-my-goodness-how-cool Mini Mochi so that the granny squares slowly changed color from the inside to the outside.

So do you want a chance to win the Red Hot Mama Purse pattern?  Dawn Sparks, the pattern designer, is giving away this pattern to five lucky crafters who comment below.  Just tell me in the comments below what two colors you might like to combine in this pattern (use any of the above links to look, or go here for more yarn), and I'll randomly choose five people!   You can only leave one comment, and coments will be closed mid-day Thursday, so get crackin'.  I'll e-mail the winners a few days after the contest closes.  And if you want to get started on this pattern and don't want to take the chance that you won't win one, then you can go right to her Etsy shop to get it now.  Because if you already know how to crochet and you aren't making at least one of these for holiday gifts, then I think you're crazypants.  CRAZYPANTS, I tell you!

Want to win even more goodies?  Check back throughout October as we celebrate No Tricks, Just Treats- a month full of contests!

Here's the preview of the Halloween Kit, going on sale Tuesday!

Comments

[Leta]

I would love to see this great pattern in Tosh Onyx with Ginger

[Mary]

How about Firewood and Magnolia Leaf? Very Fall-ish. :)

[Savannagal]

There are so many great options from which to choose. But I've been eager to try Sweet Georgia yarns, and I love bright colors. So I think I'd choose TL Sock in Peashoot and Pomegranite, or maybe Lettuce Wrap. All lovely.

[Sue]

I think maybe you mean they were 'crocheted' by Michelle?

[Allison]

Hahaha! Sue, you're so right. And I can't even feign lack-of-sleep on this one b/c the baby has been sleeping like a champ!

[Lisa Leavitt]

I like Sweet Georgia Yarns in Coal Harbor with Summer Skin!

[Kim B.]

I see I will be shopping tomorrow! That is a fabulous kit....as always...

[Jean Yuryan]

Hi---
I think that crystal palace intense rainbow and red would look really neat !!!

[Melissa]

Lorna's Laces Bittersweet and Charcoal, for that stained-glass effect.

[Leslie Fehr]

I love Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in Ginger for the outer border with either Terrarium or Plaid Blanket in the center -- would need an "extra set of eyes" to double check. I haven't crocheted in quite a while - but I know where all my hooks are! This looks like fun!

[Debbie H]

I think Unique Sheep Gradience Caribbean and Erin's Dream would be stunning! Thanks!

[Karen]

Red hot purse pattern!
Love the Halloween kit, too!

[Tammy]

Beautiful! I'd like to see it in Tosh worn denim and whitewash.

[Kate]

Love it! I would use Tosh Sock's Betty Draper Blues and Byzantine. I love me some blues and browns!

[Cynthia]

Ink and Jade. Mmmm, my two faves

[Barbara]

I definitely see the tote bag pattern in my future. I may use a low contrast combination like Tosh Byzantine and Vintage Sari or, maybe, some of the new Fleece Artist colors..

[Jan]

I like the Mini Mochi idea. How about 122 and 1105?

Thanks for the contest!

[Lia]

I think it would look great in Mad Tosh Cove and Dustbowl. Or Sweet Georgia Boheme and Espresso.

[Judy Morrissette]

Will definitely be making at least one for a gift. Am thinking Lorna's Laces in Apple Hill/China Blue or Simply Socks/Chagrin.

[Joan]

Totally Tosh trinket and candlelight --hoping for this one!

[Judy S-G]

How about using the Mini Mochi #315 (Grateful Grape) & the Mini Mochi #1101 (Solid Red)? Thank you for having the contest!

[Kathy in KS]

I have been crocheting for, ahem, a while. I counted the rounds, and it looks like there's 8. So, I would choose one of those Gradience sets, and do 2 rounds of each color. I'm especially fond of the Jack Frost, November, and the Luau colorways, but really, they're all awesome.

[Batift]

really nice yarn and kit, ;)

[Fgee]

Oh so hard to choose colors but I'd go with onyx and baltic , the colors of my local hockey team - hopefully if I knit it they'll resolve their lockout! Great Pattern.

[Cathy B]

I think Tosh Sock Onyx and Volga would be lovely. Because purple goes with everything, right?

[Jan]

My fav Lornas- Zombie BBQ with Lornas Nearly Solid- Ysolda Red

[Marjorie]

I would choose Tosh Onyx and Flashdance....I think the pattern is lovely and I would like to make this bag.

[Linda Grondin]

Cascade Fixation 7382 and Opal 6 Ply DK Polar Lights 5202
Reminds me of the lights at night at Niagra Falls.

[Susan Henderson]

Really nice purse pattern. I would go with Mini Mochi 105 and Mini Mochi solid 1103 - purple. Would love to try this purse in many colors.

[Mary]

I would love to make this purse in Tosh Sock Amber Trinket & Candlewick! I love Dawn's pattern...so pretty!!

[Vanessa Brooks]

I am in love with two of the Multi colors Country Christmas and Liberty so the solid I think would look good in Cranberry for the christmas one maybe and the bold red for the Liberty? I love the Flame one too lol.. I am a yarn whore lol. LOVE this pattern and would love to make a few of these.

[Michelle Myers]

Madeline Tosh Terra Verte and Jade, and Madeline Tosh!! This is my next one, with less rounds and a smaller handle:) Thanks ladies for all of your color matching help:)

[Nancy H]

Oh, my! These make me one to take up my crochet hooks again! Don't know what colors I'll use yet!

[Starsongky]

Madeline Tosh Sock in Tomato with Onyx borders would make an incredible trick-or-treat bag for Halloween parties! (Or a great everyday purse for an orange nut like me.)

[Angeliner Mediner]

I would probably use Melody ms20 and ms26.

[Renee']

MT sock - Worn Denim and Whitewash...

[Reta]

I like the Unicorn Parade and Violet...
The colors are wonderful....