fudge brown chatelaine

Main Entry: chat·e·laine
Pronunciation: \ˈsha-tə-ˌlān\
Function: noun
Etymology: French châtelaine, feminine of châtelain
Date: 1845
a clasp or hook for a watch, purse, or bunch of keys

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Not only do I love the way the word 'chatelaine' just seems to roll off my tongue -- I also love the delicate image it conjurs up. Dainty & feminine. And serving a purpose.
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This fudge brown chatelaine will not be used as a clasp for keys, watch or purse, but rather it is to be used/worn as a simple pincushion.
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Using size 10 crochet thread I crocheted a basic granny square for the back of this chatelaine.

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And the top? A gorgeous flower granny square (this has to be my most favorite design for a granny square!)

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.(Addendum: it comes from one of my most favorite books: Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman)

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Yes. I just love, LOVE the petals on this.

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And to compliment the brown, I found scraps of cottonwood bandana fabric for the inside.

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I sewed up the sides and added a bit of poly-stuffing.

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And crocheted a simple cord so it can be worn around the neck & then encased the whole chatelaine with a seam of single crochet around the edge.

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Simple. Delicate. And very useful.