Bridget Shoulder Bag- Knitting Pattern
Description
A beautiful, stylish shoulder bag. This curvy shoulder bag is deceptively large, and will easily carry all your essentials in an elegant way.
2 pattern versions are supplied for you to choose either circular or flat knitting, both with 2 strap length options.
This bag is knitted first in pure wool and then felted in an ordinary washing machine.
Any felting yarns will work well for this pattern-Look to see if the yarn is called a felting/ filz wool. Most suppliers will say if it is good for felting but always check for hand-wash only!!
My clear and detailed 8 page pattern contains clear instructions for- Knitting the bag in both circular or flat ( stocking stitch) versions. Making up, Felting Finishing your bag, also a section with my additional tips and tricks to get a fantastic result!
Felted Size 21cm (8.5) High 31cm (12”) Wide
2 Options for approx strap length Short version 86cm /34” Longer version 97cm /38”
SUITABLE FOR- Confident beginners or Intermediate knitters
Materials you need at home:
- Needle size US 11 - 8.0 mm , , *Circular knitting version, , 8mm (UK 0 /US 11) Double ended needles x4 and , 8mm (UK 0 /US 11) Circular needle x 60cm /24” , , *Round marker , , *Flat knitting version , 8mm (UK 0 /US 11) standard knitting needles , X 1 pair plus 1 spare 8mm needle. , , *Recommended yarns- , Rico Creative Filz, Lana Grossa Feltro, Schoeller Und Stahl Filzi , , *Yardage - 7x 50g balls of yarn- (350m)Short Strap , , *8x 50g balls of yarn- (400m) Long strap