What's On My Hook?

I ordered cones of size 10 cotton and have been crocheting market bags in the evenings while Jim and I watch something on Netflix or Prime Video together. 

I ordered 5 colors, red, green, pink, blue and purple. These will get listed in my Etsy shop when they are finished and photographed. Some of them have already modeled for me and have a place there. Some have sold to some very happy customers too.

To see what market bags are currently available click this (link).

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Coming Soon in CozyAtoZ Shop on Etsy

Coming as soon as I weave in some ends on these. That bit of crocheting you see below is market bags hot off the hook. They will join others already in the shop CozyAtoZ on Etsy. To see those use this (link). 

I have more thread too. In the future I will be listing green, pink and lavender bags. I love making these and they are useful in so many ways. During the pandemic I kept one of these bags on a hook by the front door. I used it to hold clean masks and little hand sanitizer bottles. These  bags have an amazing amount of stretch. My son and daughter in law use them lake side when camping. They are great for carrying your sunscreen and towel to the beach. You could use these bags to bring home goodies from the local farmer's market or to carry your books to and from the library. 

Also new around here are the plant in the backyard. All of them that Jim planted are doing well so far. The foxglove attracted my eyes this morning. Aren't they lovely?

What is new from your hands or garden? Would love to hear from you in the comments.

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What's on Sale in February in My Etsy Shop

I began a series of monthly sales in my Etsy shop a while back. During each sale of the month one section or category of goods will be on sale for 25% off. During the month of February 2022 and I am putting the year here in case you come across this post in later years, so you won't get your hopes up for a good deal and be disappointed.

So, what do I have a good deal on right now? It is a month of market bag discounts! I have had this pattern for a very long time and enjoy making them and thinking about their usefulness and single use plastic bag need decreasing abilities (I think that is the super power of these bags!) while I am stitching. That makes me smile and want to keep crocheting them over and over again.

This pattern has a LOT of stretch in it so they can carry so much you will be amazed. The sturdy handles can definitely hold up to the weight. If something leaks or the bag gets dirty at the beach these are 100% cotton and can be washed and dried when necessary. I have grand plans to add bags in more colors but for this month I have four different colors on sale. Check them out below and if you are interested in more information the pictures are clickable links. 

As always, thanks for stopping by. Feel free to say hello or leave a comment. 

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Etsy Turns 13

Through highs and lows, good times and bad Etsy has managed to become a teenager. I remember reading about the site on blogs in 2005 and was so thrilled someone had made something for crafty people.

To celebrate rather than have cake I am having a sale. Although I offer free shipping for orders over $25 the idea of a percent off sale is new to me. I thought about what I should offer and came up with 40% off. I wanted to make an offer that makes it worthwhile for folks to come by my shop and look.

This all ends on Friday and I wouldn't want you to miss out. I will not be offering such a steep markdown again this year. You can shop for dishcloths, headbands, market bags, hats and potholders at CozyAtoZ.etsy.com.

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Market Bags Available Now

A recently added section in my shop, CozyAtoZ.etsy.com, is a group of hand crocheted market bags. I have had and made this pattern for a very long time, maybe 30 years or more. These handy bags have a lot of stretch which makes them very useful. 

• You could load these string bags up with goodies from your local farmer's market. 
• You could use this bag at the beach to hold your sunscreen and towel. 
• Another use would be to transport books between home and the library. 
• These crocheted shopping bags would even come in handy during your regular grocery shopping trip. 

Hand crocheted in 100% cotton your new shopping bag be machine washed and dried. When not stretched out they don't take up much room making them easy to carry and keep handy in a purse of backpack. 

Consider cradling your kale in something pretty!

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