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I saw an awesome knitted shoulder bag, a deep brown yarn with two bright stripes across it horizontally. It was felted. It looked so fun. Anyone know of any free online knitting patterns for felted purses or tote bags? I don't want to just do a long panel, folded in half and sewn up the sides, I'd like a bottom for it so it can sit and has more bottom space, if that makes sense!
Thanks!
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Mon, April 16, 2007 - 4:11 AMTry one of these.
www.interweaveknits.com/freepa...ags.asp
www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinte...market.html
www.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp
www.keyboardbiologist.net/Patte...g.html
I've seen your work I know you can do any of these with ease.
Hope this is helpful.
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Tue, April 17, 2007 - 7:57 PMOoooooooh!!! Karen, I'm drooling!! Those are so fun! I can't wait to start, but which one first??
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Tue, April 17, 2007 - 8:02 PMI found this one the other day: www.straw.com/cpy/pattern...en-felt.html I think I'd like it without the flowers. I think I'd like to try it with Cascade 220. Any ideas how much I'd need? -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Tue, April 17, 2007 - 10:22 PMPresumably you clicked on the link at the bottom of the Straw.com page you referenced and saw these:
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Wed, April 18, 2007 - 3:31 AMI like the French Market bag from knitty. I don't have a favorite yarn for felting just whatever I pick up from the farmers market. -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Wed, April 18, 2007 - 8:45 AMfarmers markets....ooooh, I can't wait for that time of year here again!
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Wed, April 18, 2007 - 8:45 AMDanese! Thank you!! No, I didn't even see the link, surfed to that page off Google and got so excited that I didn't even think to check the rest of the site. Thanks!!! : )
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Wed, April 18, 2007 - 8:47 AMTracey sent me toward this book: www.amazon.com/Fabulous-F...1592533124/
I love that belt! She said it has some great patterns, plus a fun section on yarn dyeing. -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Wed, April 18, 2007 - 9:12 AMSalihah, You're right that belt is fabulous! I'm going to see if I can get the book from the public library -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Fri, April 20, 2007 - 10:32 AMSalihah - have you ever used Malabrigo yarn? It felts better than anything else I've tried and I'm addicted to the stuff. It's hand-dyed, hand spun Merino and cheaper than other brands I've used. I always use a double strand when I'm going to felt it.
I find that yarn with a looser, softer finish felt better than those that look a little shiny or are stiffer. Malabrigo has that. Most of the colors are variegated but the effect in felting is really pretty. The Noro wools work really well too. -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Fri, April 20, 2007 - 6:02 PMI have to second this opinion about Malabrigo. Its just lovely (to knit with and to felt with).
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Sat, April 21, 2007 - 8:49 PMI've never tried Malabrigo, I gotta find it!! Thanks so much!! -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Mon, April 23, 2007 - 2:03 PMI've found it online - the standard price is around $12.00. I've been able to get it cheaper in E-Bay sometimes too. -
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Re: Felted Purse or Bag Pattern
Mon, April 23, 2007 - 4:20 PMoooh, eBay is soooo dangerous! lol
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