Felted coin purse

[Kymberlina]

Well, I'm finally done with them. I only took a picture of one, but I made five for my friends for Christmas. I used the pattern out of Paton's Knit and Crochet Felting. I also added beads around the sew-holes. I hope they like them

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking!!

[dennymare]

It turned out beautifully you did an awsome job on it.

 

Mary

[luckygrrl]

Whoa! That looks like mother of pearl around the edge! That looks like an heirloom quality piece! Gorgeous.

[Pink]

Lucky friends - that is gorgeous

[mbcabbie]

Oh, how pretty!

 

 

Ditto on the heirloom quality.

[CrochetMonkey]

WOW, that is a fantastic job. It is just gorgeous. I am going to see if I can find that pattern book at JoAnn's today. I would consider myself at an intermediate crochet level, and I have never felted before (yet). Can you tell me how difficult this purse was to make?

[yarncat]

Elegant purse!!

[donnalynn2]

WOW! That is gorgeous!!! I would love to make something like that!!!!

 

I would assume that you added the closure after felting??? How did you ensure that it was the right size and all?

[Kymberlina]

Thanks, guys!!

 

WOW, that is a fantastic job. It is just gorgeous. I am going to see if I can find that pattern book at JoAnn's today. I would consider myself at an intermediate crochet level, and I have never felted before (yet). Can you tell me how difficult this purse was to make?

 

It was really easy and quick to make. The pattern calls for an H hook, but I used an I hook to make it allittle bigger so I could run it through 2 wash cycles. The only thing didn't like about making them was the sewing, since I hate sewing. I also found the metal frame at www.victoriancottagetreasures.com

 

 

WOW! That is gorgeous!!! I would love to make something like that!!!!

 

I would assume that you added the closure after felting??? How did you ensure that it was the right size and all?

 

 

I did add the closure after felting. As far as the size, I made a tester one before making all five. I used an H hook with that one, but was only able to run it thru one wash or else I was afraid it would shrink too much. So, with the rest, I used an I hook and ran it thru two washes. They all varied slightly in size but nothing major. This was the first time I felted. It was so fun!

[Celestial Seasonings]

Very pretty! What a thoughtful gift idea!

[auntbubbels]

what a great idea - the purse is gorgeous

[allimac]

Kymberlina,

So glad you shared your finished product picture with us! Now I know how mine are supposed to look when they are done, I'm still waiting for my frames to come in. Can I ask a tech. question? Which end did you sew the frame to, the end you started crocheting, or where you ended? I'm not used to working things from the top down, but looking at the instructions, that is what is inferred, correct?

 

PS: I have 3 more bags in the wash!!!

[hischildsindi]

Wow, your first project?!!!! Absolutely beautiful, I am sure your friends will love them.

[Kymberlina]

Kymberlina,

So glad you shared your finished product picture with us! Now I know how mine are supposed to look when they are done, I'm still waiting for my frames to come in. Can I ask a tech. question? Which end did you sew the frame to, the end you started crocheting, or where you ended? I'm not used to working things from the top down, but looking at the instructions, that is what is inferred, correct?

 

PS: I have 3 more bags in the wash!!!

 

Actually, it's not made from the top down. It's made from the bottom up, so the end you sew will be the end you ended at. Good luck!!

[buggaboosmommy]

Oh my, I'm in love with your coin purse!

Donna

[smokeyp81]

Very nice!

[Cuddlefish]

That is really cute.

[faithpa76]

Very pretty!!

[jaclim]

very pretty! your friends are lucky!

[dogymom]

Ooooo... how pretty! Your friends are blessed!!!!

[vernzap]

Lovely!

[turtlecrochet]

Well, if they don't like them, I'll be your friend! Great Job!

Jessie