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Curvy Felt Shoulder Bag Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Item:

Bag

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

st st=stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row= two rows)
inc = make a stitch by knitting into the front and then into the back of one stitch.
dec = (s1, k1,psso) Slip next stitch knit wise onto the right hand needle, knit the next stitch then pass the slipped stitch back over the knitted stitch and off the needle.

Pattern Description:

A beautiful, tactile, curvy, felt bag.
Neither too big or too small, this curvy bag will hold all your essentials.

This bag is knitted flat with a single strand of worsted wool and one seam which disappears on felting, to give a smooth seamless felted finish.

I have included 3 strap length options for wearing your bag either at waist or hip height, or across your body.

My clear and detailed instructions include
Knitting,
Making up,
Felting
Finishing your bag,

These 4 pages of information and tips will ensure your project will be a success.

Gauge:

tension - 12sts x 16 rows = 10cm (4") st.st. square
Knitted using 1 strand of DK / 8ply pure

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Felted Size 8.75" (22cm ) high 8" (20cm) wide 3 options of strap length Waist length Strap 102cm (40") Longer waist strap/short across body Strap 127cm (50") Longer across body strap 152cm (60")

Materials:

8mm needles (11 US)
To obtain a thick felt with no visible stitches ensure your yarn is 100% pure handwash only wool Beware of "Superwash" it will not felt!! Recommended yarn Hand felting wool by Knitting4 Fun (http://www.knitting4fun.com)

Suggested yarn:

240 meters of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

knitting4 fun - felting wool