Orange Berry Bag by Nguyen Le

Orange Berry Bag

Knitting
October 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 11 - 8.0 mm
Small, Large
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $8.50.

The suggested yarn is Lamb’s Pride Worsted Wool, which is absolutely beautiful when felted up. There is no lining necessary, since the piece is felted, and super sturdy.

SKILL LEVEL
+ intermediate

SKILLS TO KNOW

  • Knitting in the round with double pointed needles
  • Increasing

SIZE

  • Small 9” diameter
  • Large 12” diameter

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Lamb’s Pride Worsted Wool 85% wool and 15% mohair, 1 skein in the color of our choice
  • US 11 double pointed needles
  • US 11, 24” circular needle (recommended)

FELTING
+ A top loading washer is suggested to felt the bag, but it can be done by hand using the plunger & bucket method to agitate the wool: http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/FEATfeltingoldway.html