This felted bag is perfect for your new netbook or your iPad.
The back and front of our felted hand bag are each knit in a different shade of Ultra Alpaca, sewn together and trimmed with a blanket stitch. The front is decorated with needle felted roses in Hip-Hop.
One size
SIZE
14” wide x 13 1/2” high after felting (Including handles)
MATERIALS
2 Hanks each BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 grs), #6229 Sweet Potato (A) and #6276 Woodland Mix (B)
1 Hank each BERROCO HIP-HOP (100 grs), #7240 Zion, #7256 Autumn Leevz and #7255 Red Spyda
Straight knitting needles, size 15
Tapestry Needle
1 Needle felting tool and brush
NOTE 1
There are no gauge requirements for this project.
NOTE 2
2 Strands of Ultra Alpaca are worked tog throughout.
BAG BACK
With straight needles, using 2 strands of B held tog, cast on 60 sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 15” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Top: Dec Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1 – 58 sts. Rep this dec every RS row 4 times more, end on WS – 50 sts.
Shape Handle: Row 1 (RS): K1, SSK, k14, bind off 16, k14, k2 tog, k1.
Row 2: Purl, casting on 22 sts over sts bound off on previous row – 54 sts. Rep Dec Row every RS row 7 times more, end on WS – 40 sts. Bind off.
BAG FRONT
Work same as bag back using A.
FINISHING
Felt bag back and front by washing in washing machine using hot water and soap. Check fit often while washing. Rinse well. Shape pieces by hand and allow to air dry. Following directions on needle felting tool package, make 4 flowers using Hip-Hop on bag front as in photo. With RS tog, sew side and bottom edges of back and front tog with blanket stitch. Turn bag right-side out. Using 1 strand of A and tapestry needle, work in blanket stitch around handle opening and along top edge of back. Using 1 strand of B and tapestry needle, work in blanket stitch around handle opening and along top edge of front.
Brighten up your winter wardrobe with this fun tote. Don't be afraid to use bright colors!
Bag measures 11 1/2” tall x 12
1/2” wide, after felting.
RED HEART® “Eco-Ways® Bamboo Wool”: 3 Balls 3845 Twilight A; 2 Balls each 3650 Dill B and 3920
Cayenne C.
Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9].
Pair of 18” D-Shaped Faux Leather Handles.
1” elastic: two 9” pieces.
Sewing thread and needle.
Yarn needle.
GAUGE: 1 pattern repeat = 2 1/2”; 22 rows = 4” in Pattern
stitch before felting. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.
Special Abbreviations
M1 = Make 1 (inc): Lift strand between needles to lefthand needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole.
Pattern Stitch (multiple of 12 sts)
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: *[K2tog] twice, [M1, k1] 4 times, [k2tog] twice; repeat from *.
Row 4: Knit.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Pattern stitch.
FRONT AND BACK (both alike)
With A, cast on 54 sts.
Work in St st for 20 Rows, end with a right side row.
To form casing, fold wrong sides together and knit a stitch from the left hand needle together with a stitch from the
cast on edge.
Increase Row (Wrong side): P12, [p1, M1] 30 times, p12 – 84 sts.
Begin Pattern
Change to B and beginning with Row 1, work in Pattern stitch for 12 rows.
Continue to work in Pattern stitch in the following sequence:
Change to C and work 12 rows.
Change to A and work 12 rows.
Change to B and work 12 rows.
Change to C and work 12 rows.
Change to A and work 12 rows.
Change to B and work 12 rows.
Change to C and work 12 rows.
Change to A and work 12 rows.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew Front and Back pieces together along bottom and
side seams to bottom of first stripe of C.
Felting
Place purse in washing machine, with a small amount of
detergent. Wash on hottest wash – do not allow the rinse
cycle to complete until finished dimensions are reached.
Once you are satisfied allow the cycle to complete. Pull the purse into shape and trim any loose fibers. Allow purse to dry at room temperature for (36 – 48 hours depending on humidity).
With one piece of elastic, make a small slit approx 1/2” from
the end. Sew the other end of elastic to end of handle.
Insert straight knitting needle into slit and use it to pull the
elastic through the casing. Pull slightly to gather and trim
excess elastic before threading through the other side of
the handle; sew securely. Repeat on the other side.
How cute is this little bag to keep and tote your small knitting projects in!
Materials
3 50 gms balls of Cleckheaton Vintage Hues (the color used is 1270)(you can also use any other yarn which have to be 100% wool for felting)
6mm or 6.5mm circular needles (60 cm length)
Measurements
Before felting:
Base – 26 cm
Height – 33 cm
Handle – 32cm
After felting:
Base – 15 cm
Height – 18 cm
Handle – 24 cm
Base
(If you are not familiar with Magic Cast-on or Magic Loop, you can use double pointed needles (dpns) to cast on & then join in the round.)
Using the Magic Cast-on, cast on 8 stitches (4 stitches on each needle).
Now using the Magic Loop method, start knitting.
Round 1 & all odd rounds – knit
Round 2 – kfb into every stitch (16 stitches)
Round 4 – *k1, kfb* all around (24 stitches)
Round 6 – *k2, kfb* all around (32 stitches)
Round 8 – *k3, kfb* all around (40 stitches)
Round 10 – *k4, kfb* all around (48 stitches)
Round 12 – *k5, kfb* all around (56 stitches)
Round 14 – *k6, kfb* all around (64 stitches)
Round 16 – *k7, kfb* all around (72 stitches)
Round 18 – *k8, kfb* all around (80 stitches)
Round 20 – *k9, kfb* all around (88 stitches)
Round 22 – *k10, kfb* all around (96 stitches)
Round 24 – *k11, kfb* all around (104 stitches)
Round 26 – *k12, kfb* all around (112 stitches)
Purl 3 rounds.
Body
Carry on knitting every round until the bag is 33 cm high.
Handles
Cast off 19 stitches, knit the next 18 stitches, cast off another 38 stitches, knit
the next 18 stitches & cast off the last 19 stitches.
Rejoin yarn to the 1st set of 18 stitches
Row 1 – knit
Row 2 – purl
Row 3 – k2 tog, knit till the last 2 stitches, k2 tog (16 stitches)
Row 4 – purl
Repeat the above 4 rows for another 3 times until there are 10 stitches left.
Continue knitting these 10 stitches until the handle is 16 cm long.
Do not cast off & leaves stitches on a stitch holder. Cut yarn but leave a 20 cm tail.
Rejoin yarn to the next set of 18 stitches & repeat the decreases & continue knitting until the handle is 16 cm long.
You can now cast off the 10 stitches on each of the handle using the 3-needle bind-off.
Weave in all the ends & you are ready for felting.
Magic Cast-on & Magic Loop
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhBIS0AhhQY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtBSmxGomPk
3-needle Bind Off
http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=189
Felt your bag in a top loading machine on a regular hot/cold cycle. Put your knitted piece in a laundry bag & put the laundry bag in the machine with a towel. Add a little teaspoon of wool wash. Check the machine after 10 mins as you don’t want your bag to be over felted.
Happy felting !
This cute bag will take you from daytime to nightime in record time.
Materials:
2 hanks (100 grams each) Caledon Hills Worsted Wool (color shown: CH841)
Size 10.5 U.S. Circular Needles (24")
4 Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Magnetic Snap Closure or 1” Button for front closure (as shown)
Sewing Needle & Thread if using button
Optional for Convenience: Size 10.5 U.S. Straight Needles & Double Pointed Needles
Gauge:
Felts to approximately 80% of original size -- Gauge not vital for this project
Finished Size: Approximately 12" x 6" x 4" after felting.
Pattern Notes:
1. Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout.
2. Bag will be at a loose gauge until it is machine felted.
3. Special thanks to Elizabeth Zimmermann for I-cord.
Abbreviations:
PM = Place Marker
K2tog = Knit two together as 1 stitch (creates a right leaning slant)
K = Knit
P = Purl
Instructions:
1. For Bag Bottom & using double strand of yarn and size 10.5 circular needles, cast on 45 stitches.
2. Knit every row for 16 rows (8 garter ridges).
3. For Bag Body, place 1st marker (PM) at end of row.
4. Pick up 8 stitches or 1 stitch for each ridge along side & PM (2nd marker) at side edge.
5. Pick up 45 stitches along bottom edge (1 for each cast on stitch) & PM (3rd marker) at end of row.
6. Pick up 8 stitches (1 stitch for each garter ridge) along side & PM (4th marker) to designate end of round -- 104 stitches total.
7. Work even by knitting every round for 7" or 28 rows.
Please Note: The first round or 2 may be a bit tight on your needles.
8. Begin decreases as follows:
Decrease round 1: Decrease 8 stitches evenly spaced knitting two stitches together (K2tog) across bag front between markers 4 and 1; 37 stitches remain. K2tog between markers 1 and 2; 4 stitches remain. Knit 45 stitches between markers 2 and 3. K2tog between markers 3 and 4; 4 stitches remain. Total 90 stitches.
Knit next round even.
Decrease round 2: K2tog between markers 1 and 2; 2 stitches remain and between markers 3 and 4; 2stitches remain. Total 88 stitches.
Knit 3 rounds even.
9. For Bag Flap & beginning at marker 3, bind off all stitches between markers 3 and 4, markers 4 and 1, and markers 1 and 2 -- 45 stitches remain.
10. Knit 3 stitches, PM, work to within 3 stitches of end of row, PM, K last 3 stitches.
11. Knit first 3 stitches, slip marker, purl to within 3 stitches of end of row, slip marker, knit last 3 stitches.
12. Repeat rows 10 and 11 for 6" or 22 rows.
13. Knit 3 rows.
14. Bind off all stitches as if to knit.
Bag Closure:
Note: You may choose to omit the buttonhole (below) by simply working all rows, omitting the buttonhole and using a magnetic closure that can be attached to the bag under a decorative button.
1. Using double strand, cast on 10 stitches.
2. Knit all rows for 20 rows or 10 ridges.
3. To start Buttonhole, K 3 stitches, cast off 4 stitches, K last 3 stitches (including the stitch remaining after casting off the 4th stitch.)
4. To complete Buttonhole, K 3 stitches, cast on 4 stitches by using backward loop, K 3 stitches (10 stitches total).
5. Knit 5 rows.
6. Bind off all stitches as if to knit.
Bag Strap (I-Cord):
1. Using double pointed needles and 2 strands of yarn held together, cast on 5 stitches.
2. Make EZ’s I-cord by sliding all stitches to opposite end of needle and knit.
3. Repeat until strap measures approximately 36 inches but be sure to save enough yarn for finishing.
Finishing:
1. Securely attach I-cord strap to bag at each side of the bag body, centering over the 2 stitches at each side.
2. Center bag closure on bag flap, about 1 ½ to 2 inches from flap edge and with buttonhole (if applicable) centered at the front of the bag body.
3. Whip stitch closure to bag flap, securing along all edges.
4. Darn in and trim any loose ends.
5. Place the bag in an old pillow case or lingerie bag to protect your washing machine from lint.
6. Fill machine at low level on hot water/cold rinse cycle. Add a drop or two of detergent such as Joy liquid soap,
and run normal cycle.
7. Check bag every 5 minutes or so to be sure strap is not twisted and that bag is felting to desired size.
8. Stop machine after most water has been drained, but before the spin cycle has completed to prevent deep
and sometimes permanent creases from forming in the felt.
9. Remove bag from machine and shape bottom, sides and fold flap over front of bag. If not sufficiently felted, repeat machine cycle again.
10. Allow bag to sit on a flat surface until completely dry. Since the felt is thick, this may take up to two days.
11. You may wish to lightly stuff the bag with plastic bags or bubble wrap to maintain shape. To aid in shaping the bag bottom, cut to size a piece of Styrofoam or foam core board.
12. Check your bag regularly as it dries, stretching and shaping as needed to ensure desired shape.
13. Attach button or magnetic closure if desired.
