Make a bold impression. This is a statement piece that will have people asking, “where’d you get your bag?” With endless color combinations and mix-and-match design options, you can customize and add a pop to your style. This mosaic felted bag is worked by knitting the base flat then picking up stitches around the base and joining to work in the round. An inside pocket and closure strap are worked separately, then seamed before felting. Sleek handles and a snap are sewn on after shaping.

Materials

• 4 skeins/ 847 yds. MC (pictured in Atlantic colorway), 3 skeins/ 528 yds. CC (pictured in Desert Flower colorway) Cascade Yarns, Cascade 220
• US 11 (8.0 mm) 40” circular needles
• US 11 (8.0 mm) needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• 23”x 0.75” purse handles
• Sewing needle
• Coordinating thread
• Magnetic snap
• White vinegar
• Mesh bag/ pillowcase
• Shout® Color Catcher sheets
• Electric sweater shaver
• Detergent/liquid soap
• Iron

Finished Measurements
Width at base: 12” (31 cm)
Width at top: 9.5” (24 cm)
Height: 12” (30 cm)
Depth: 5.5” (14 cm)

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rows = 4” / 10 cm with 2 strands held together over Stockinette St on US 11 (8.0 mm) needles.

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