Have you ever wanted to take a pair of scissors
to your knitting? Now’s your chance.
When picking up the stitches along
section 1 to make the next section
2, insert the needle into the side
of the fabric, one stitch in from
the edge. Wrap the two strands around
the needle and pull the loop through.
1.
THE FELTING EFFECT
This bag is made in one piece before felting
so that it keeps its shape during the felting
process (distortion is common with machine
felting). This photo shows the knitted fabric
before and after felting. Note that a fairly
tight gauge has been used, which results
in a tighter fabric.
2.
CUTTING THE STRIPS
The only difference between this cable and
the previous one is that two purl stitches
are slipped and held to the back.
3.
START WEAVING!
Weave the vertical strips through the horizontal
strips, as shown. Fold each alternate vertical
strip over the edge at the top.
4.
SECURE THE STRIPS
Pin down each vertical strip. Using the
matching yarns and a yarn needle, stitch
the strips down through the ends, securing
the work.
5. THE LEATHER TIE
Cut strips of leather or use leather ribbon
and braid them to make a long tie. Fold
the tie in half to make a loop and attach
it to one side of the bag. Note: If leather
is not for you, make extra knitted and felted
strips and braid them for the ties. A zipper
can be sewn in as well.
6. KNIT LOCALLY, FELT GLOBALLY
To keep your valuables from poking out,
line the bag with a sturdy fabric.
