For The Love of Bags
“With only one bag you can change your outfit completely." ~ Sonia Rykiel
Hello, My Fabulous Friends!
How is it August already?? I do hope your summer, thus far, is everything you ever wanted it to be! For me it’s days spent with my boys (camp mom in full effect), working on my side-hustles and of course creating creating creating for VanReyKnits!! I mean, after all, Sweater Weather is COMING! Gah! Yay! As per the usual, I am constantly searching for that next tidbit of inspiration which will result in a fab VRK design, but as of late all I’ve been seeing is BAGS! Everywhere!! Bags! Bags! Bags! Knit ones! Crocheted Ones! Sewn ones! Designer ones…uh 🤤!!
Obviously, there must be something in the water, since it seems like everyone is designing a knit or crochet bag pattern. What is it about bags and why can't we ever get enough of them?? I literally love to look at them, design them and take my stuff from one to another, to another, to another!! Project bags, grocery store bags, clutches for a night out, little bags for notions and potions, crossbody, backpack… HOBO!! I’ve literally never met a bag that I didn’t love!!
Come with me as I explore our love for all things BAGS; why we love them, why we need them, why we just keep buying and making them… and all the goodies we fill them with!!!! Ready to fill your bag with me?
It's the VanRey (Kn)IT LIST, For the LOVE of Bags Edition !!
1.Backpack, Alberta Ferretti; 2. Fringe Mesh Bag, Ulla Johnson;
3. Fringe Crossbody, Micheal Kors; 4. Rainbow Fringe Bag, Elisabetta Franchi;
5. Green Hobo, Mango; 6. Striped Clutch, Chloe;
7.Crochet Speedy 50, Louis Vuitton; 8. Elise Bag, Alienina;
9. Leather Mesh Hobo, Valentino Garavani.
Some Knit & Crochet Pattern Inspo…
Coming in Clutch…
act ii Saddle Bag
Design by Samantha Brunson
Design by Meghan Fernandes
Design by Vanreyknits
Design by Mj’s Off the Hook Designs
Bong Bong Bag
Zig Zag Bag
Design by Loopy Knitting
Personal Pouch
Design by Ashlea Schumaker
Your future favorites
What’s in my bag?
Vanille
by Outremer
The very best vanilla scent ever! Keep in your bag for a blast of beautiful every time you open and close it..
Drawsting Pouch
by Cohana
Keep knitting & crochet notions tidy with this adorable little leather number.
Boar Bristle Hairbrush
by Denman
Filled with a mix of natural bristle and 'porcupine effect' nylon quill for general shaping, this brush is super fab!
Knitter’s Hand Balm
by Tuft Woolens
Keep those makers hand looking fab with this natural, lanolin-rich, hand balm. The scent options alone will hook you!
Folding Wayfarer Sunnies
by Ray-Ban
Lip Shimmers
by Burts Bees
Your lips deserve a little natural sparkle and a lot of bee-utiful care! This is the perfect lippy to toss in your bag.
Notebook
by Moleskin
Perfect for putting pen to paper when an idea strikes! These are my fav notebooks and they come in a myriad of colors.
Colorful Felt Tip Pen Set
by Le Pen
Need to make a quick notation to that knitting pattern? Le Pen to the rescue! This adorable set is everything!
Let’s Lift That Curtain…
BTS Here at VRK!
☀️ The Testers have been testing! Above is the gorgeous Sari Silk that Jeannie from Fiber Genie Yarn dyed up for one of our testers. It is such a joy to see this design come to life, and with all the gorgeous Sari Silk variations to drool over!!
☀️ Last weekend I took a day trip to beautiful Doylestown, PA where the most gorgeous yarn shop, Forever Yarn, resides. I attended the Summer Maker Gathering and was able to see and squeeze so many beautiful fiber friends. The day was crazy magical! My soul really needed it… and even the 5 hour round trip drive was more than worth it! Seeing everyone just made my heart sing. This was my first, but definitely not my last, trip to Forever Yarn to make more forever memories!!
Here are few snaps of my fabulous day, below:
Until next time…
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Stay cool!
See you soon!
♥️ Vanessa
