Felted Organic Bag by Bronwen Harlowe

Felted Organic Bag

Knitting
August 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using Tapestry and US6 (4mm) needles, before felting.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
830 yards (759 m)
Approx. 11.5 in. (29 cm.) wide by 10.25 in. (26 cm.) high, excluding handles
English

Summary:

Felted tote bag knit in Rowan Tapestry and embellished with crocheted bobble strands made from Kid Classic in two colors.

From Yarnmarket.com:

Combine the basic principles of felting with the intricacies of textile design and what do you get? The lovely, unique “Felted Organic Bag” from Bronwen Harlowe. The basic tote is knitted of Rowan’s sensational “Tapestry,” and then it’s adorned with felted chains & balls in “Kid Classic” for a striking result. Intermediate crochet skills needed for bobble strands.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn: Pattern calls for 4 skeins Tapestry Pot Pourri 172, 1 skein each Kid Classic Bear 817 and Crushed Velvet 825.

Additional Materials: Pair bag handles Rowan #00403.