The term "bust-my-stash" has taken on a new meaning around here. I began looking around in my newly organized studio & came to the realization that if I didn't buy another hank of yarn or yard of fabric for a year, I would still have something to do every-single-day.
So...
In light of this, I have decided to bust-my-stash. Hence, this darling little addition to my collection. What I love about it is it looks so small, but in fact, it's like Mary Poppin's carpet bag! I can fit so much in it :o)
Did I mention I got to use up my ribbon scraps?
It feels so good to use up my stash; then I can look forward to buying more :o)
What you will need:
50-75 grams of 100% feltable wool
16" size 10 1/2 circulars
2 ST markers
12 inches worth of scrap ribbon
4x4 inch scrap of fabric
Needle & matching thread
Pattern:
CO 80 ST, join in round, place marker
Knit 40 ST, place markerWork in round for approximately45 rows
K10 ST, Cast off 20 ST, Knit10 ST, move marker over, K10 ST, Cast off 20 ST, Knit10 ST
K10 ST, Cast on 20 ST, Knit10 ST, move marker over, K10 ST, Cast on 20 ST, Knit10 ST
Knit 7 more rows, then cast off!
Sew closed the bottom of your bag with remaining yarn. take each corner and fold in about 2 inches, tack down well. Your bag should stand up like a paper bag.
Felt. I used my washing machine & Joy dish soap. Ran through twice.
Embellistment is applique. I highly recommend "Sew Liberated".
You can find it here: http://www.sewliberated.com/books.html
I hope you enjoy making this as much as I did ~ they make such an enchanting gift too!
With that, here's to the weekend ahead! May you have a wonderful oneā„
See you Monday with so much more to share :o)
Tajie
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