Skill Level:
Advanced beginner

Measurements:

Before felting:
Approx. 54 × 34 cm for the body of the bag (21.25 × 13.5 in)

After felting:
Approx. 43 × 28 cm for the body of the bag (17 × 11 in)
Approx. 70 cm for the straps (27.5 in)

Please note: Final dimensions may vary depending on yarn choice, tension, and felting method.

Construction:
The bag is worked from the base upward in the round. The stitches are then divided to form the straps, which are worked flat and shaped before being joined. Edging and ties are added at the end, and the bag is then felted to its final size.

Gauge:

Using 8 mm (US 11) needles.

Gauge in stockinette stitch,
measured over a 10 cm × 10 cm / 4 in × 4 in square
Before felting: 12 sts × 18 rows
After felting: 17 sts × 24 rows

Materials:
• 8 mm (US 11) circular needles
• Suggested circular length: 60–100 cm / 24–40 in • 8 mm crochet hook
• 4 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Yarn:

Main color:
Approx. 200–250 g (200–250 m / 220–275 yd)

Secondary color:
Approx. 120–150 g (120–150 m / 131–164 yd)

Accent color:
Approx. 30–50 g (30–50 m / 33–55 yd)

Suggested yarn: non-superwash 100% wool suitable for felting, in the heavy aran to bulky range (approximately 100 g / 100 m / 110 yd).
Testers used a range of yarns, including Hobbii Snowstorm, Etrofil Vintage Or- ganic, DROPS Snow, Patons Classic Wool Bulky, Infinity Hearts Snowdrop, and Premier Yarns Stitch Please 100% Wool Chunky.
The exact amount may vary depending on yarn choice, tension, color distribution, and felting. Felting results may also vary between colors and dye lots, so making and felting a swatch before starting is strongly recommended.