A day out and some simple crochet

Yesterday was an INSET ( teacher training) day at my boys school so we decided to go to a local Country Park. Do you have these where you live ? I am very fond of this park as it's size means in never feels too crowded and it's a lot more natural than a traditional park.........



As you can see there are well maintained paths for walking and bike riding,as well as plenty of open areas of grass ( like where the boys played football in last weeks post).There is a traditional play park which they loved when they were younger.

I love the wild flowers and areas where the grass is left to grow.....




Isn't summer great !


The lake was also looking especially beautiful on such a perfect summer day,notice the pretty scuddy clouds............



Here comes a family of swans to see if we brought bread.......



The cygnets are growing up fast......



Foolishly I forgot to take any crochet with me on this trip. There's always so much else to remember like Bikes,drinks,hats,suncream,picnic blanket etc.etc.

So while the boys were off riding their bikes ,I took some photos of a little crochet I did last year.....


Can you tell what it is yet ?

It's a case for my sunglasses........



This was so simple to make and so practical.

I used 2 strands of yarn held together and a 6mm hook. This gives a stiffer, more padded result.

All you do is make a chain as wide as you want your case, Then single crochet (U.S. term)in second chain from hook,and each chain . At end of each row chain 1 and turn. repeat rows of s.c. till you have a long enough rectangle for two sides and a flap.
Sew or slip stitch the sides closed .

I lined mine to prevent the glasses catching on the yarn. I also added an oversize button and a chain loop closure.
Mine has already seen lots of use and seems to be holding up really well.

I suppose this would made a great portable crochet project for holidays and days out.
Happy Hooking
Jacquie x