My very first felt!
It all started the evening of the yarn tasting. As I wandered around the Yarn Haven both Karen and Sarah mentioned how a certain yarn would be great for a felted purse. Having entered the shop without any solid project plans, I easily came to the conclusion that a purse would be a wonderful Mother's Day gift. Thus, I left that evening with two skeins of blue yarn and a pattern for a lovely little bag named after dessert!
I knitted all weekend and spent a late night at Sarah's finishing the straps and felting (thanks!!!) and "Voila!" a tasty little blueberry concoction was created!
Happiness all around!
Bag Stats:
Approx. 1 1/2 skeins of Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in Iris
Size 11 circular needles
10 1/2 double points (the store I went to didn't have size 11--I recommend going with 11)
FiberTrends Gelato Bag Pattern
One groovy button from the Yarn Haven
Magnetic purse snap
Friend support
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! it's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteit was truly a pleasure to help, i'm so impressed constantly by your enthusiasm and ambition in the world of knitting. :) can't wait to work on socks with you! ;)
Johari, it's fabulous! Isn't felting fun?
ReplyDeleteI know your mom will love it! :-)
It was so much fun! And not as difficult as I thought.
ReplyDeleteWhat will happen the next time we're all at the Yarn Haven?
:o)
And I can't wait to work on socks too!
I'm taking bets on how long it will be until you make YOURSELF an awesome purse... and the current guess is 1 week!
ReplyDeletegreat work Johari!