This pattern is rated as being intermediate level 3. Some of the bag shapes are a bit hard to work with i am not an advanced knitter and maybe even a little arty for me. Susie johns combining a number of different techniques, susie johns presents 21 fun projects for truly stunning bags. The felted bag book shows how to try this exciting craft for yourself. I used 3 colors of wool roving, but you can use as. For a sturdier bag, cut straps from the sweaters arms to the length you desire and twice as wide. In addition to felting, youlearnhow to embellish your bag with eyecatching motifs and trimming.
Buy 1 or 2 canvas panels depending on if you want your felt book one or twosided. Holiday crafts, kids crafts, crochet, knitting, dolls, rubber stamps and much more. The bag is lined with fabric and has one small inner pocket. Use the colors shown or select a palette that fits your taste and style. This book would be good for a beginner felter who wants to learn simple bag shapes, but for the experienced knitter felter, it is a definite pass. Take the wet felting purse class at alpaca meadows. When asked to do a book of handknit handbags, i jumped at the opportunity, because i love bags theyre practically indispensable. In addition to felting, you learn how to embellish your bag with eyecatching motifs and trimming. Free crochet pattern lion brand lion wool make it yours purse solid.
Skamamas bone hook im sure theres a good reason for that name did a blog post with a list of. This beautiful felted bag is crocheted to look like entrelac. Find the perfect knit bag to add to your growing collection with this classic collection of patterns for felted knit purses. Wet felted 3 d resist bag how to make a handbag felting.
Dec 22, 2008 felting can be unpredictable, so in case of a spill or a stain or if the tote has stretched from carrying too many heavy loads wash the bag by hand and place it on a towel to dry. The easiest felted crochet patterns ever stitch and unwind. I used 3 colors of wool roving, but you can use as little or as few colors as you would like. Nov 15, 2018 hi jane if your favorite quilt shop doesnt carry it, or cant order it for you, then there are plenty of places to buy the kit online. Teenfriendly projects include colorful hats, beautiful bags, snuggly slippers, and a. Find an old book that has a hardcover, or buy one at the thrift store. Jun 23, 2015 the bag is made inside out therefore, the inside of the bag will look like it has more eyelash but once it is flipped right side out it will look great. The colorful blocks are built in tiers that form a gorgeous flower pattern on the bottom of the bag. Due to natural variations in size caused by the felting process, the size of your bag may vary. Wet felted 3d resist bag tutorial this wetfelted wool bag is made by working over a 3d foam resist. Some of the pictures in the book showed that when the bags were held or hung by their felted straps, they would simply hang open or lose their shape. Bev galeskas has some great instructions here, including an.
Work over the ends of all the yarn used even the eyelash as you work along. Felting your knitting is an easy process and gives it durability and charm. Most of them are quite different from other patterns that i have. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Sometimes the best purse is the one you make yourself. Separate instructions are available for righthanded and lefthanded crocheters. Be so brave knit felted bag free pattern kristin omdahl.
Over 100 free felted knitted bags, purses and totes knitting patterns free crafts network free crafts projects. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Customize the size, shape, pockets, straps, design, and embellishments to make a wonderful unique purse or tote bag. Fold the straps in thirds lengthwise, and stitch to secure. Buy a cheap copy of nicky epsteins fabulous felted bags. With a little patience, these felted knit purses will take shape right before your eyes. It didnt felt as much as i wanted it too so i had to pad it out a bit with some wadding. Ive always wanted to make a bag from a felted wool sweater. The felted bag book by susie johns nook book ebook barnes. The felted bag book by susie johns nook book ebook. Cendrine armani is the author of three books on crochet, written in her native france.
Unique hand made ooak felted wool deer shoulder one of a kind hand made shouldercrossbodymessenger bag sepia. As you can see, felted crochet creates a dense fabric that is more durable than the original crocheted item. It is a great way to learn all the basics such as castingon, knit, purl, knitting in the round, using markers, casting off and the icord bindoff. Besides the amazing texture of felted bags, i love how felting helps to cover up any mistakes hey, no one is perfect. Equally as easy and cute, the rest of these bags will surely get you hooked on felted knits. Learn how to manipulate layers of wool tops for extra thickness, to knit and crochet.
Hi jane if your favorite quilt shop doesnt carry it, or cant order it for you, then there are plenty of places to buy the kit online. Doing this is fine for a felted bag, as the ends cannot work loose once the finished bag is felted. I always seem to have to root around in my purse to find my pen, credit card, receipts, folding money, etc. This is a 3d bag wet felting tutorial by gillian harris, author of felting books complete feltmaking carnival of felting and felting fabulous flowers.
The threedimensional detail of this bag is gorgeousfelted wool purse. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Choose from over 100 free felted knitting patterns for purses and tote bags. Felted purse pattern, knit bag pattern, felted purse, knitted purse, clara white ruffle knitting pattern by deborah oleary deboraholearypattern from shop deboraholearypattern.
Try making the adorable felted bunny bag for your niece, granddaughter or little sister. Knit with two different yarns held together, more experienced knitters will love the look too. Felted shoulder bag knitting pattern pdf for instant download. The bag is made inside out therefore, the inside of the bag will look like it has more eyelash but once it is flipped right side out it will look great. Felting can be unpredictable, so in case of a spill or a stain or if the tote has stretched from carrying too many heavy loads wash the bag by hand and place it on a towel to dry. Felted in the last few days i washed the bag i had crocheted, put it in the dryer for a while and now its felted. The best part is that your gauge doesnt matter since you will be felting the bag when you are finished knitting. A couple of months ago i made a booga bag using noro kureyon wool, and i just love it. Inspired by a cute leather bag webs owner kathy elkins purchased in vermont, this bag is a quick knit and full of style. My daughter found this great wool sweater at a garage sale a few years ago. Jul 03, 2015 this is a 3d bag wet felting tutorial by gillian harris, author of felting books complete feltmaking carnival of felting and felting fabulous flowers.
This simple dandelion motif on a subtle milkyblue felted wool makes a beautiful and unique scandi style bag. Widely adopted by crafters of all persuasions, felting uses wool. This bag features valley yarns berkshire in a striping pattern that has endless color combinations. Please look at my web page for more information about my tapestry crochet books and links to free patterns and videos. Knitting here is my favourite bag i made this winter. Easy felted bag slip stitch felted bag a little bird told me felted bag. Afbeeldingsresultaat voor how to make this crochet felted flower bag pattern tutorial. Pin the handles to the top of the bag where you cut the shoulder seams. Finished bag measures 8 11 inches deep after felting. Jan 05, 2010 the felted bag book also encourages your creativity with variations and ideas to adapt the projects to your individual style. Pursenalities 20 great knitted and felted bags author. Combining a number of different felting techniques wet felting, knitted felting, crocheted felting and recycling it offers 21 fun projects to experiment with wool and make truly stunning bags. Felted bags use 2 strands of the same colour and knit very loosely on 7 or 8 mm circular needles us11.
I finally got around to making a matching smaller pocketbook to hold my credit cards, etc. Well be creating this form ourselves from a simple foam chair pad that you can get from most sewing and craft stores. The suede handles give the bag that extraluxurious feel. Angelas fabulous felted bag project measurements before felting roughly 21 square after felting roughly 15 square materials.
All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Great for beginners, this felted bag knitting pattern has no shaping so its very easy if youre new to knitting. Make it yours purses felted knitting projects from lion brand. Several years ago when i was on a crazy knitting binge, i purchased some truly beautiful, 100% wool, blue and cream yarn at a yarn store, along with instructions for a felted bag knitting project. Things that are typically felted are clogs or slippers, tote bags and vests, but you can do a lot more. The recent global recession has led to many disclosures, the main one being the debt situation of several developed countries. The leather strap makes it easy to carry over the shoulder. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Mar 10, 2015 several years ago when i was on a crazy knitting binge, i purchased some truly beautiful, 100% wool, blue and cream yarn at a yarn store, along with instructions for a felted bag knitting project.
I created this felted bag as part of a beginner knit class i teach at my local community centre. There are two large compartments on the inside and one small pocket on the outside. The felted bag book 21 simple projects for every occasion. Over 100 free felted knitted bags, purses and totes. Especially if you fill them with other goodies, too. I think this particular size is wonderful for a little girl purse, to for a small project bag. Felt bag felted bag felt handbag womens felt purse felt shoulder bag wool felt bag felt tote bag handmade felt bag felted tote bag. Lisa you have used the wrong needle size to knit your swatch, there is no way it can turn out with that needles size, the gauge needs to be done on a size 10 us needle, the 11 is too big, redo your gauge swatch with the recommended needle, as a new knitter you need to keep in mind that you disregard the recommended needle on a ball band and use the needles recommended in the pattern. This one of a kind hand felted wool market bag has lots of room for your books, veggies from market, or crafting project. Felting a cord is one idea, see felt cordpurse handle tutorial. Oct 04, 2007 heres the pattern i made up for the fabulous felted bag. This book has 30 felted bag patterns and they are all beautiful. How to make a portable flannel board aka felt book. Apr 17, 2019 felted in the last few days i washed the bag i had crocheted, put it in the dryer for a while and now its felted.
Pattern for no sew knit bag purse with front pleat, knitted in the round. Again, i ended up triming the edges of my bag to size them down to the width of my bag handles. Nov 22, 2016 this is the beauty of working with the felted wool. The felted bag book also encourages your creativity with variations and ideas to adapt the projects to your individual style. Over 100 free felted knitted bags, purses and totes knitting. Wool this bag is hand made using wet felting technique that creates a watercolor effect. Recycled bag handles made from tupperware plastic lids.
You can felt practically any item, but felting works especially well for crocheted bags and warm winter patterns because the finished result is a thick. Felting is a rewarding craft that takes knitting a step further. Use them in place of a purse, a craftingproject bag, a book bag, a grocery bag, and they make fantastic gifts. Home bag books provides multisensory books and storytelling for. I occasionally receive free fabric, books, or notions in exchange for posting an. It was a little dirty and too stretchedoutbig for any of us, but otherwise in good shape. Double thick crochet stitch makes great handbag handle. The popular craft of felting uses wool, water and soap to create a thick, strong and durable material perfect for making a longlasting bag.