Felted Waves of Color Tote

[oldbaglady]

I'm sorry that it took me so long to see this. It is absolutely gorgeous! You always do such beautiful work, and I am thrilled to see what you've done with my pattern!

 

Thank you so much!

[Mapleleaf Mom]

I love how the purse looks felted, great colour chooses!!!!

 

How big did you make the purse, so it would felt to a nice size??

 

 

Cheryl

[mamarose22]

I really like the neutral colors of your bag.

[SPRAT605]

Love your bag!

[Indigo Skye]

. You all are going to make me felt SOMEthing before it's all over, aren't ya???

[Krakovianka]

I love how the purse looks felted, great colour chooses!!!!

 

How big did you make the purse, so it would felt to a nice size??

 

 

Cheryl

 

 

I followed the pattern as it is written, only using a size K hook (that's what I usually use for felting). My finished bag is probably a little smaller than the original pattern called for, but then...I have front loading washer (can't take something out in the middle of a cycle), and my felted projects usually shrink quite a lot.

 

I don't make much with yarn--usually work with thread--but I do enjoy felting. I get all my wool from thrift shops, though, so it doesn't cost a fortune, and if I have a disappointing result, I haven't lost a lot of money.

[Indigo Skye]

I get all my wool from thrift shops, though, so it doesn't cost a fortune, and if I have a disappointing result, I haven't lost a lot of money.

Good concept. Do you usually get hanks, balls of wool, or buy clothing and tediously find ends, dismantle, etc.????

[Pebbles]

Beautiful bag,

[hellydilly]

Wow, I LOVE the bag ... I'm really into felting too! I'd love to know what yarn you used for this project???

[Krakovianka]

Good concept. Do you usually get hanks, balls of wool, or buy clothing and tediously find ends, dismantle, etc.????

 

 

Most of the time, I find balls of wool (50 or 100g), although I have found the occasional hank, too. Most of the time the labels are still on, so I know what I'm getting, although I sometimes take a chance and try to felt a swatch at home to see if it will work.

 

I don't have the patience to dismantle clothing for the sake of the yarn.

 

As far as the year I used in this bag--I know for sure the two shades of brown are some kind of Norwegian brand, but I can't remember anything about the white.

[threadlover]

That turned out beautiful. I really like the colors you used.

Marcia

[christinascrochethaven]

that's cool! I have to try that pattern. I think both the felted and the not felted are awesome.

[bettycrackpot]

awesome! i love the colors!

[silkymist]

ohhhh I knew this would look good felted! Great job!

[VannaB]

I love it Krakovianka!

 

I was thinking of doing the same thing with this pattern!!

 

Thanks for sharing!

[cmg123]

Great purse. I like it felted and also like the changes you made to the handle.

[eks4000]

I love the bag! Great job on it!

[Amy Matt]

its so lovely.the waves look very beautiful.