Felted Tapestry Bag by Nicky Epstein

Felted Tapestry Bag

Knitting
June 2006
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, before felting
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
900 - 1000 yards (823 - 914 m)
one size, see notes
English
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Voluptuous vines and leaves, fanciful flowers—clearly Mother Nature inspired this classy felted carryall. The floral pattern is duplicate-stitched after the bag front is knitted. The I-cord handles, closure, and knotted button are added before the entire bag is felted.

Finished Measurements:
Before felting: 14”×18”
After felting: 13 3⁄4”×14”

Yardage:
Requires 500 yds. of the Aran wt. yarn for the bag body.

DK weight 100% (feltable) wool, approx 80 yds. (73 m) each in 5 colors:
gold, light pink, light blue-green, dark pink & dark blue-green

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