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!
