Jo Bodley studied Fine Art at Hornsey Art School in London in the 1980s, She has always had an avid interest in knitting, crochet and recycling. Since 2013 she divides her time between writing patterns for Inside crochet magazine and iLikecrochet, She trades at the historic Greenwich Market in London, selling her bags made out of recycled umbrellas, underthe name 'carminabiryani.' She has a blog under the same name and her ravelry username is josabod.
From the February 2021 issue
A familiar vintage lace pattern gets the modern ombré treatment with this tote design. Made up of five strips of 28 Queen Anne’s Lace motifs, the yarn is worked double and the strips are joined. Pairing yarn together to create the ombré look is part of the fun!
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Do you want a chic and versatile beach bag this summer? This floral beach bag is the best thing to tote around to the beach. The mesh construction allows for the flexibility to stash whatever you want inside, and the colorful blossoms help to attach the bamboo handles.
View ProjectFrom Floral Mesh Tote
Do you want a chic and versatile beach bag this summer? This floral beach bag is the best thing to tote around to the beach. The mesh construction allows for the flexibility to stash whatever you want inside, and the colorful blossoms help to attach the bamboo handles.
View ProjectFrom Retro Flower Cushion
Spice up that drab sofa in no time with the brightly-colored Retro Flower Cushion. It uses only two motifs, each made in two sizes. The main leaf motif uses the five basic crochet stitches, so it’s ideal for a group or teaching project or for a crochet novice.
View ProjectFrom the June 2015 issue
Do you want a chic and versatile beach bag this summer? This floral beach bag is the best thing to tote around to the beach. The mesh construction allows for the flexibility to stash whatever you want inside, and the colorful blossoms help to attach the bamboo handles.
View ProjectFrom the April 2015 issue
Spice up that drab sofa in no time with the brightly-colored Retro Flower Cushion. It uses only two motifs, each made in two sizes. The main leaf motif uses the five basic crochet stitches, so it’s ideal for a group or teaching project or for a crochet novice.
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