A felted fairisle shoulder bag based on Peruvian knitted textiles features a drawstring, crocheted edges and adorable attached yarn dolls. (Berroco)

Colorwork charts are provided.

Materials

Berroco Ultra Alpaca (100 grs), 1 Hank each
#6249 Fennel, #6237 Reddish Purple, #6226 Pumpkin Puree, #6201 Winter White, #6240 Blue Violet, #6247 Fern, #6233 Rose Spice and #6235 Fuschia

Ed. note: Only small amounts of yarn are used to make the dolls. Yardage will vary depending on the number of colors used.

29” Length circular knitting needle, size 8 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Two double pointed knitting needles, size 10 1/2

Crochet hooks, sizes 4.00 mm (F) and 4.50 mm (G)
Seven 1” buttons
Two 1” U-shaped rings
1 St marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st worked over charted pats
20 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in Reverse St st worked over striped sections

Bag is knit in the round; dolls are crocheted. Photo tutorial showing how to make the dolls is included.

Bag body is seamed at the bottom, then felted. Finish with crocheted edging, twisted drawstring and i-cord strap.