I am very excited to report on my very first felting project! This was a great patt!ern to learn a little about felting. Pretty simple, quick, and pleased with the end result! Can't ask for more!
This is "Vintage Bubble Bag" by Eva Weichmann.
Knitting begins in the round . . .
I used Cascade 220 (974 Delphinium) and Noro Silk Garden (273A). The pattern calls for 2 skeins of each. The result is a bulky looking bag - before felting. I made the handles longer than specified in the pattern so that it could be used as a shoulder bag. My handles were approximately 40 inches long.
Hanging on the stair-rail - you can see how "oversized" the bag is . . .
After agitating in the washing machine for 10 minutes (and adding some extra hot water), I could tell the bag was shrinking and the individual stitches were disappearing. 
Bubble bag is still drying out, but I am already pleased with the results!
2 comments:
Your bag is beautiful. I've started one in that pattern. It is easy and fun!
That is cute!
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