Noro Kureyon Felted Scraps Tote Bag
Almost four years ago, I knit this tote bag with my Noro Kureyon leftovers -- I'd knit three Booga Bags and had a smallish amount of leftover Kureyon and then scored a bargain on a couple more skeins. I had this idea to knit a tote in order to have a good project to take to Tuesday night Sit & Knits. When I finally finished knitting the bag, I felted it and had plans to sew handles on it and use it as a knitting bag. I purchased an inexpensive handle but ended up feeling indifferent and uninspired about it -- I was not at all excited about attaching it the bag, so I kept the tote in a pile of finished knits in my closet. A few months ago, Twisted Yarns received a shipment of Grayson E handbag accessories and leather handles in assorted sizes and colors. The 25" handles were exactly what I wanted, so I bought them. They have pre-punched holes and handles were easily attached to the bag by backstitching a double strand of DMC Perle Cotton (Col 9038) and now I love this bag! There are some great Grayson E handbag patterns available now also.
Click here to download my pattern.
Comments
I totally understand about the handles - not being able to find nice ones is what's stopping me making more bags. These ones are fabo! And this bag will be perfect for that mac!
Posted by: greenolive | March 30, 2008 04:05 PM
Those are fantastic handles. I've never knit a bag because whenever I see handles they all seem to be plastic, bamboo or chunky. Thanks for sharing your find.
Posted by: marycatharine | March 30, 2008 04:28 PM
Very cute bag Janet! Yay for leftovers. :)
Posted by: Jennie | March 30, 2008 05:36 PM
I love it! Please do post the pattern if you get the chance. :)
Posted by: Chris | March 30, 2008 06:47 PM
I love it! Please post the pattern...I love the size...great for carrying lots of things!
Posted by: Leeanna | March 30, 2008 07:42 PM
It's perfect!
Posted by: Vanessa | March 30, 2008 08:09 PM
I think it's absolutely adorable!!
Posted by: Debi Leshin | March 30, 2008 08:52 PM
Love all the vibrant colors and the leather handle is perfect. I find it hard to find a handle that looks good and you have the perfect fit.
Posted by: Debbie | March 31, 2008 06:35 AM
Came out beautiful!! Love it! And is a classic piece for your wardrobe accessories!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | March 31, 2008 06:48 AM
That is an awesome bag. I love those handles...the handles alone would make me knit a bag!
Posted by: Raina | March 31, 2008 09:05 AM
I love this tote. I know what you mean about finding the right handles. They can make or break a bag. These handles are just perfect!
Posted by: Sallie | March 31, 2008 09:23 AM
Those handles really do look nice on your bag.
Posted by: Tina | March 31, 2008 09:43 AM
So lovely! I noticed that display of handles and have been eyeing them. I have yarn for a bag but have too many UFO's going on. I need to get a move on!
Posted by: Soknitpicky | March 31, 2008 10:45 AM
Lovely how the colors work together!
Posted by: Wendy | March 31, 2008 03:33 PM
Its an awesome bag.
Posted by: Felicia | March 31, 2008 06:29 PM
Please post the pattern!
Love the bag and handles.
Posted by: Kenyetta | March 31, 2008 08:11 PM
I love the bag and the handles are perfect. That would be great if you typed out the pattern. Thank you.
Posted by: Lin | April 1, 2008 04:39 AM
I really love the look of that bag!
I cast on today. Heh. I think-but it was way too easy compared to last year when I tried and so I think I'm wrong. LOL
RYC: Yes! Moving, again. Back to Artesia for about a year-another tour of instructing. It was something he really wanted to do-since his teaching stint was cut short by our transfer. But hey-it means I don't have to do Montana this coming Winter and THAT is a good thing. ;)
Posted by: Cheri | April 2, 2008 08:10 PM
What a beautiful bag!!!!!
Posted by: suzanne | April 3, 2008 02:45 AM
The combination of color is just beautiful...=0)
Posted by: Ivy | April 5, 2008 09:06 PM