Name: Sashiko Project Bag
Brand: A Spoonful of Yarn

Sashiko is a centuries old Japanese embroidery technique which was originally used as a necessity rather than to make something pretty, to strengthen the handmade fabric used for clothing, as well as mend holes with new patches of cloth. The stitch that’s used for this project bag is called ‘kaki no hana’ stitch, or ‘persimmon flower’ stitch. While the bag is for practical purposes and the stitch gives it extra strength, Christina confesses that her main reason for choosing the stitch is purely because it’s just so darn pretty.

You can read all about the design and find the free pattern on Christina's blog.

Hi! I am Christina and I live in a little town in the Netherlands with my boyfriend and our cat called Poose. I started crocheting in 2010 and knitting in 2013 and I cannot imagine my life without this wonderfully relaxing craft anymore.

I like to focus my creativity on my own crochet designs. Shawls and sweaters are my favorite to work on. Inspiration is all around us and I find mine in books, music, films and nature. This reflects on everything I make. With my designs I want to take you with me through a story. With a hook in hand daydreaming a bit about forests, ancient hotels, clouds or sunny blossoming fields, that is what I like to do. To turn those everyday things into something special. Are you going to daydream with me?

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