Another (well the same) cotton bag

Here is the bag from below, this time in lime green and all done up as a beach tote! I already have 3 orders for these, which is great. They take about an hour to make, and just over 1 ball of cotton yarn (Approx. 150g).

Girls Cotton Summer Hats

I made these from a free pattern I found on the internet. If you are interested, e-mail me and I'll send you the link. They are made in a round granny square style. They came out bigger than I expected, at 24 inches circumference. My daughter, with her 20 inch head, still loves them. I made a belt (my own pattern) to go with the blue/green hat. My next step will be to try to adjust the pattern so that I can make the hat in various sizes. I think it makes a great summer beanie. Lightweight and with a little "hippie" style.
Simple cotton belt
small amount ww cotton yarn and a G hook

Measure the waist of the recipient. Chain whatever number of stitches gets you to one inch smaller than their waist size.
Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook. Sc across to end. Ch1, turn.
Row 2. Repeat row 1 until desired width. I made 4 rows, which ended in a 1 1/8 in width when completely done. Do not finish off.
Sc evenly around, working 3 sc into each corner at ends. Do end, side edge, end, then sl st into next sc after 4th corner, fasten off and weave in ends. You do not need to complete edging on the last side.
Cut 6 strands to 18 inches each. Double over and put through center of one end using hook making a loop. Draw strands through to create a typical "tassel". Repeat on other end.

You are finished! The tassels are used to tie the belt in the front.