my new Kellybag

[Jewels]

 

Pic of my new kellybag from my own made up pattern. I haven't written the pattern up specifically as it's so similar to so many others, such Dawn's "Well Travelled bag". My Lopi Iceland was quite bulky wool, so the bag is mostly from hdc stitches. I did some decreasing as I got closer to the top. Also crocheted a few matching "dots" to add to the design. I made a smaller bag to fit inside it for keys, parking pass etc so I can find them quickly. 9.00 mm hook was used. I was hoping for the height to shrink a bit, but it's also nice this way because things can't fall out of it. I-cord handles made on a SuperKnitter giant spool which works great. A 9' cord felts to 6' so the handles are perfect for this tote.

[faithpa76]

I LOVE the colors! Very nice!

[deneen]

Gorgeous Julie!

[smyz64]

I am working on one similar, I used the Well Traveled Bag. But I was stupid and took on the task of lining, and I don't sew, or know what I'm doing!!!! So, it is taking much longer than expected.

[crochetdiva]

Great job!! And I totally agree with the handles done with an I cord. They feel so much nicer than crocheted ones do.

[jaclim]

wow!!!!

[yarncat]

Cool bag,Jewels!

[sewmom]

Pleading total ignorance here - what's an I cord?

 

Great job!! And I totally agree with the handles done with an I cord. They feel so much nicer than crocheted ones do.

[smyz64]

Thank you, Mary Anne, I wondered the same thing. I have been doing my handles with the crochet method, and if there is something better/easier, I'm all for that!

[Jewels]

I use the "super kniiter" knitting spool to make my I-cord. It's real big and is perfect for felting. You can see i-cord here.

[marnie413]

I love the colors you did a really great job.

[susandoty48]

Wished I could design like that. Love the colors too

[ria]

love it! I'd like to try felting. . I just need to read up on it a bit. Can you sugest a site with good directions?