I have begun yet another felted bag. Why is it that these bags are so addicting? When I first started knitting I actually thought that felted bags were ugly. They were rough and scratchy and why would anyone in their right mind spend a bunch of time knitting just to shrink all that effort? That is still a question I have no answer for but I have been sucked in to the world of felting. I am now trying the Hyphen Boy Modular Backpack based on Judy's amazing results. I think it's absolutely gorgeous and it is definitely a challenge from the usual felted bag. I have chosen the easy route of using just 3 colors rather than the 16 called for in the pattern! Instead of having 8 different combinations I'm going with alternating rows of blue and pink with a multicolored Noro Kureyon as the contrasting stripes. The funny thing is that I chose the exact same color of Noro as Judy did! Next posting will be some progress pictures!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Yes I need another Felted Bag
I have begun yet another felted bag. Why is it that these bags are so addicting? When I first started knitting I actually thought that felted bags were ugly. They were rough and scratchy and why would anyone in their right mind spend a bunch of time knitting just to shrink all that effort? That is still a question I have no answer for but I have been sucked in to the world of felting. I am now trying the Hyphen Boy Modular Backpack based on Judy's amazing results. I think it's absolutely gorgeous and it is definitely a challenge from the usual felted bag. I have chosen the easy route of using just 3 colors rather than the 16 called for in the pattern! Instead of having 8 different combinations I'm going with alternating rows of blue and pink with a multicolored Noro Kureyon as the contrasting stripes. The funny thing is that I chose the exact same color of Noro as Judy did! Next posting will be some progress pictures!
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7 comments:
Love all your pictures, they are so pretty! Can't wait to see your bag when it's done.
I'll be following your progress with this bag; I am tempted to make one myself! Do you know the best place to get this pattern sent to Australia?
I really really want to do that bag.. I just havent had the time but it is one my knit list to knit.. *lol*.. I cant wait to see yours all knitted up.. love the colors as well!!
Those colors look pretty, Allison. I can't wait to see your progress. You're my guinea pig - I don't know if I'm up for that pattern. It scares me!
Thanks to all for the kind words - i will post a photo sooon. For Christine - you can order it online at www.onefineyarn.com I would think they would ship overseas. Bonnie - it's really not that hard - I know you can do it!
Love the colors! Will be excited to see your progress. I am like Bonnie and a little afraid of the pattern.
Thanks Allison
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