First 3 "Don't Lose Your Marbles!"
After of months of cogitating and trying this, then trying that, I finally came up with a 'gifting' idea I am proud of!
"Don't Lose Your Marbles!" (copyright: evvy garrett 2008) is a small crocheted bag containing flattened glass marbles, that, in the end, is a combination of worry beads and a bean bag. You can easily hold it in the palm of one hand, and 'worry' it with your fingers. Or toss it back and forth between hands.
OR just by keeping in in purse, pocket, briefcase, glove compartment, etc, you can be sure that you will never LOSE YOUR MARBLES!
Made of 100% cotton 4 ply yarn and then filled with flattened glass marbles (not for young children!), it is hand washable. I would not trust it to a dryer though, it would probably be better to lay it on a table to dry.
Sample Bag with marbles
Since I made the first one to gift to a friend on May 13, 2008, "Don't Lose Your Marbles" have been wildly popular among my friends, some of whom are requesting them for THEIR friends and relatives!
Perhaps "Don't Lose Your Marbles" will be the next big 'pet rock'
or 'beanie baby' fad! (This 'concept' and/or pattern is NOT for private use - all rights are retained by evvy garrett.) Anyone know any 'developers', manufacturers, etc.?
Very nice Evvy! It's great that all of your friends are enjoying your creation also! :) Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteMitzy :)
Hi Evvy,
ReplyDeleteI came to see your blog post after reading about it on the Crochet Partners list/yahoo! group...
These are a clever idea- but I do worry about you using glass marbles/stones inside. I used to work at a Wal~mart where we sold these in mesh bags and can tell you from experience that these items *will* chip and could very likely break as they are being tossed around. (Impact of glass on glass...) I would suggest maybe some heavier plastic beads or even wooden ones perhaps?
But love your idea overall! Thanks for sharing and showing!