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…
Your future favorites
What’s in my bag?
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