Do you have any old belts laying around? I’m trying to think of something that would lay flat like that webbing stuff… maybe check some yard sales for those ribbon-like belts, and you can just sew it on. It would even have the rings on them, too, for adjustments.
I might have some Hilde. I’ll figure something out. I am going to the LYS on monday I think…and I’m getting the two skeins I need to do this project. :XX:
I’m also going to knit like crazy the rest of the weekend so I can get my dd’s cardigan done. Only a little bit left to go on the sleave, then the border and seaming. I really want this done before I start another major project, if only to prove to my hubby that I CAN finish SOMETHING, darn him!
DragonTush - I think it’s great you’re going to change something about the tote that you’re not too crazy about. If you do find a belt or other substitute, may I suggest a strip of velcro to use on the top flap closure?
Something easy to sew on to the post-felting surface and you wouldn’t have to worry about those clip thingies that are shown in the pattern.
Kristin, I bet if you google a pattern for say, “cell phone holder” you’ll come up with a bunch.
I’ll be starting my bag with the yarn I bought Saturday early this week. But I think for good measure I will draw a schematic first. It can’t hurt and will try to keep me on track.
ooooo I had a vision of a small felted pouch to wear around your neck to carry herbs… yellow, green, brown stripes… Or maybe corn shaped?? (that might be wierd…)
Since this shot I have done 1 wash cycle of the bag and yarn. Travel interruption though, so I’ll do another cycle or 2 when I’m back home then shaping/drying.
Sending you good fuzzy knitting vibes!
(Oh and the Fair Isle bug has apparently bitten me. Hard.)
Caronlia Red - the fast/cleanse is great for so many things, and clear complexion is definitely a benefit. As well as better sleep and (of course) shedding a few pounds.
If anyone ever wants to do a “Cleanse-A-Long” count me IN!
Hilde, the link for felting early in this thread isn’t working… :crying:
Finished the moebius cat basket on Monday morning! Ya know…it’s like way too hot here to have something that wooly and that large hangin out on my lap at this time of the year…sheesh! Just wanted to finish that and be done with it ASAP!!!
Will do before & afters soon.
And now…back to counterpanes & Christmas presents!
My felting experiment is in process now. I’m using two yarns that I spun on my spinning wheel, so they are perfect for felting! (I am still learning, and there are lots of thick and thin parts that would really stand out otherwise.)
So far, I’ve knit about 6 inches, and I’m not really sure how the final bag will turn out. Time will tell. :?
oooh… Sandy and DragonTush… both those yarns look great!
I plan to make a bag too, but can’t help myself with all of the other projects I have going! If I didn’t have to work for a living, then I’d be all over the felted bag thing already!
Marce that is beautiful!!! (so are you!!!) 
