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My friend Paula fell in love with this when it was just a formless felted shell. I lucked on on the lining since it turns out she really likes brown, teal and green together.

Pattern: Branching Out Bag by Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool

Needles: size 10

Red Lace Pullover

Pattern: Inversion Gansey by Angela Hahn

Yarn: Berroco Weekend, 7 skeins

Needles: size 5

Monet Purse

Made from two different colorways of Noro Kureyon sock yarn alternating yarns every other stitch. The combination of colors reminds me of a Monet painting. Original pattern.

Here is my second Noro Fan bag but this time I used two colors per fan. I used several different skeins of Noro Kureyon and tried to mix all of the colors up. The bright blue lining fabric I think sets it all off nicely.

This bag was HUGE before I felted it. I included a before picture to show the size difference. It doesn’t need to be lined because it is so sturdy but I might add a pocket or two.

I had a hard time coming up with a name for this one but the colors reminded me of a passion fruit smoothie I had once. This bag is felted down to a really sturdy dense fabric – I definitely do not have to line this one!

I just finished this for my friend Julie who wanted a purse like the beige one I made my mom but using the colors from the Convertible backpack. I love knitting with this Malabrigo yarn – it is so soft even after felting. I used the same paisley fabric from the Braided Handle Tote and for the handle I re-purposed a leather belt from Brighton.

I love the chestnut yarn with the little orange and green flecks in it and the paisley material I lined it with is perfect.

Here is a picture of my finished Kalahari Tote. I had to make several color substitutions because I wanted to use yarns from my stash. It turned out great! A nice big size for shopping.