Felted purses, mocs, etc?

[em_jon98]

I know I'm a bit late on this trend, but I would like to make a few sets of knitted felted wool mocs and a purse or two for Christmas gifts. Where can I find instructions and patterns?

TIA!

[Rachels]

This is one of the most popular bags:

http://www.blacksheepbags.com/booga_bag.html

There are a bunch of lovely bags (pattern for purchase) here:

http://www.knitabit.net/

And I like this one:

http://www.magknits.com/warm04/patterns/sophie.htm

Google also turns up lots of patterns.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02


"When you know better, you do better."
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[egoldber]

The book Stitch N Bitch has a super easy pattern for a felted bag that I think is terrific.

Here are some free bags at knitty.com. They are not quite as easy as the SNB pattern, but still not bad:

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter03/PATTfrenchmarket.html
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTsuki.html

And here's a felted moc pattern:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTfuzzyfeet.html

[em_jon98]

Thanks Rachel and Beth! Those are exactly what I was looking for.

One more question...can I use Kool-Aid dyed Fisherman's Wool, or would you recommend buying the yarns mentioned in the patterns?

[egoldber]

I did the SNB pattern with Kool Aid dyed Fishermans and it worked fine! You can use it if the pattern calls for worsted weight wool.