Felted Loopy Tote Bag by Virginia Rowan Rokholt

Felted Loopy Tote Bag

Knitting
October 2006
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14.5 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on larger needle before felting
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
850 yards (777 m)
10 in. tall x 16 in. wide (25.5 x 40.5 cm), after felting (excluding handles)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Designed by Virginia Rowan Rokholt. Hard Lucite handles lend a deco touch to this soft, felted tote, while loopy trim adds girlish whimsy. Smart yet practical, it makes a fun, feminine fashion statement. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: justBag

SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)

SIZE:
Before felting 20” tall x 25” wide (51 x 63.5 cm), excluding handles
After felting 10” tall x 16” wide (25.5 x 40.5 cm), excluding handles

150-098 Fishermen’s Wool Yarn: Natural (2) balls

Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 [6.5 mm]
Double-Pointed Needles - Size 8
Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm)
Lucite handles
1 yard (1 m) leopard-print ribbon
Glue gun
Glue sticks

I-cord is slip stitched around opening to form looped ‘ruffles’.

Some construction required to finish.

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