Ta-da! It's done!!! I've only been working on it since October....! Thanks to the fantastic Jackie, I got remotivated to work on it and now, it's done!
Here is the picture BEFORE felting, where the measurements for the front/back were 20 inches by 20 inches. (Finished size....which felted in only ONE wash...fantastic!...is 12.5 inches by 12.5 inches):
My MOST favorite elements of this bag were:
- That is was VERY easy....all garter stitch with some decreases or increases here and there. Definitely a project you could take to a movie or knitting group.
- The final "quilted star look" is beautiful and I almost (I say, almost), want to make another one in another color.
- The icord bind off....excellent look when finished and kinda fun to do...a nice change from the normal bind off.
- It took only ONE wash on small load, hot water, cold rinse, heavy load setting to felt it...that's all! Love that Patons!
My LEAST favorite element of this bag were:
-The endless garter stitch gusset...ugh!
-And sewing up the gusset and icord, braided handles to the bag. Lots of "busy work".
DETAILS:
Tote'M Bag designed by Suzanne Atkinson
Knitter's Magazine "Light and Shadow" Issue 2006 (unsure....can't find mag...)
Size 8 needles and dpns
2 colors (main color) ofPatons Classic Merino and one each for contrasting colors....(if you use your craft store 40% off coupons and buy them individually, you can make the bag for less than $15!!!
*see Jackie's Blog for her in-progress bag in gorgeous browns and blues. *
What do you think???
P.S. Next post....lots of new fibers, gifts and yarns...and our visit with the awesome Julie at the Yarn Sellar in York, ME. Wooo-hooo!
14 comments:
The bag looks awesome! yay! I started my little Booga Bag today -- I need some totally mindless knitting for karate...lol
That came out FANTASTIC! Thanks a lot; I've just added another thing to my "to knit" list :)
I guess you ended up having enough yarn, huh?
The bag is super cute. Love the color choice.
Gina, the bag looks great!
Wow! The bag looks AWESOME all felted up.
I LOVE THAT BAG GINA!! It came out great. Now I have to go find that magazine somehow........
Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I love it. You did a fantastic job and the colors you chose are awesome!! I can't wait to finish mine now.
Felted in one wash??!! That almost never happens. I want to make one.
Awesome bag.
I love felted stuff.
LOVE the bag!!!!
Oh what a cute bag! I love how it felted. Those are really pretty colors too.
The bag is beautiful - I love the colors. Glad you enjoyed the knitting - except for the gusset :) Guess I should have found a way to make it more interesting...
Email me if you want some fun with a variation.
Cheers!
Julie mentioned you had made one so I came to see! I am making one now, in blues and off-white. Also Paton's. Yours is gorgeous! Thanks for the info about the felting.
Hey Sue, I can't find your blog or email....help! I'd love to talk to you about more of your designs!
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