Together with my mom and the girlfriend of my brother I went to the Handwerkbeurs in Zwolle. This fair had knitting, crochet, cross stitch and quilting (mainly). We went on a Saturday, so it was pretty busy, but it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately they did not have much for crochet. I was looking for a double ended crochet hook (for Tunisian Crochet in the round) but could not find one smaller than a size 8. I did find/pick up:

• The pattern to Cirque des Cercles by Ink Circles
• The pattern to the Animal Garden Box by Beardie Designs
• A set of interchangeable circular knitting needles, the Symfonie Wood Interchangeable Needle Deluxe Set. Although I am not knitting yet, I do want to. I have decided to teach myself continental or German knitting, because this is supposed to be easier on your hands and wrists, which should be better for me.
• The kit to the bag hanger pictured above. So cute! The kit contained the pattern, button, thread, ribbons and keychain. It was made within one afternoon, and now proudly hangs on my bag.
• Lot’s of ideas and cards for more stores, more projects.

The fair was a lot of fun, though a bit busy. Also, there were so many quilting stands, and quilting is really something I don’t see myself ever doing. There is another fair in October in Rotterdam, and I will be sure to go again then!