Thursday, July 28, 2011

Moss Green Knitted Handbag

Yeah! I've got another project completed and I'm so excited about it :-)

I found another of my uncompleted projects that just needed a lining to be finished. I started off with Lion Brand's Wool-Ease chunky yarn in the color Moss.

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When using a chunky yarn and size 15 or 17 needles, you can EASILY whip out a simple knitted handbag in no time! This is another of my winter time projects from sitting in front of the TV, catching up on shows via Netflix.

Starting with my size 15 circular needles, I cast on 50 stitches. The pattern is an alternating knit, purl and cable pattern. Really using any pattern that fits into 50 stitches (which has become the magical number for me) will work. BUT, if a more intricate design is used, you may have to consider increasing the number of stitches a bit AND using any even bigger needle so the stitches show :-)

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I used faux black bamboo handles and wrapped the yarn around them while sewing into the handbag body to get them attached. The lining is a cotton fabric in a black and white damask pattern. I used a magnetic silver snaps inside. I ironed on fusible batting behind the snaps to give it more stability.

This item is for sale here.

I try to link up to these great weekly parties:

Mondays
Creative Bloggers Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Craft-O-Maniac Monday @ Craft-O-Maniac
Made by You Monday @ Skip to My Lou
Mondays @ Making the World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Market Yourself Mondays @ Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making Mondays Marvelous @ C.R.A.F.T.
Monday Craft Catwalk @ Embellishing Life Everyday
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
You’re So Very Creative @ Me Making Do
Metaphormosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogie Board Cottage
Polly Want A Party @ Polly Want a Crafter
More the Merrier @ The DIY Home Sweet Home Project
Monday’s DIY Showoff
Craftastic Monday @ Sew Can Do
It’s Party Time @ It’s So Very Cheri
Today’s Thrifty Treasures @ Southern Hospitality
Calling All Crafters @ All Things Fee
Inspire Me Mondays @ Singing Three Little Birds
Pink Hippo Party @ Pinkapotamus
Made With Love Monday @ Sew Chatty
{Sew} Modern Monday @ Canoe Ridge Creations
Craft Couture Monday

Tuesday
Tuesdays @ Today’s Creative Blog
Sew Cute Tuesday @ The Creative Itch Boutique
Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays @ Coastal Charm
Who’s Got Glam @ Giggles, Glitz and Glam
Time to Shine @ Diamond In the Stuff
Power of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking
Tip Me Tuesday @ Tip Junkie
Time Out Tuesday @ Reasons to Skip Housework
Running With Glitter
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework

Wednesday
We Did It! Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice @ 733
Home Décor & Organizing Link Party
Hoo’s Got Talent @ Night Owl Crafting
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
Wednesday Penny Pinching Party @ Thrifty Home
What’s Up Wednesday @ Sew Woodsy
What I Whipped Up Wednesday @ Sugar and Dots
Whassup Wednesday @ Elements Interiors
Wow Me Wednesday @ Polka Dots on Parade
Show and Tell Wednesday @ Blue Cricket Design
Wow Me Wednesday @ Gingersnap Crafts
Show Off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans
Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ Handy Man, Crafty Woman
Look What I Made! @ Creations by Kara
Kissed By A Frog
Passionately Artistic

Thursday
Crafty Soiree @ Yesterday on Tuesday
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Hookin' Up With the House of Hepworths {Every Thursday}
Doggone Dirty Craftin' @ The Rhinestone Beagle
Catch A Glimpse Thursday
Patches of Pink
Get Your Brag On @ Gluesticks
Making It With Allie @ What Allie's Making Now
Thrifty Thursday @ Thrifty Decorating
Thrifty Thursday @ Thrifty 101

Friday
Friday Remodalic
Tickled Pink Fridays @ 504 Main
I’m So Crafty @ Fun to Craft
Simply Designing
T.G.I.F. @ Craft Goodies
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff & Nonsense
Fantabulous Friday @ Momma's Kinda Crafty
Fun-day Friday @ Little Lucy Lu
Freestyle Friday @ Happy Hour Projects

The Weekend!
Weekend Party @ The Creative Crate
Weekend Wrap-Up Party @ I {Heart} Ice Cream
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things


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10 comments:

  1. Sweet stuff! I hope you can check out my stuff as well.

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  2. Seriously? Like, really? This is a-ma-zing! Love the color, love the style, love it all! I'm totally impressed! I hope you'll pop by my blog sometime, www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  3. Looks awesome! Great color choice!

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  4. Still love it! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  5. So pretty! It reminds me of one of my favorite chunky sweaters. So warm and Comfy!
    Thanks for linking up at Patches of Pink!
    Shelly
    http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

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  6. Great project!!! Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  7. The moment I saw your blog title I knew I would love your site! I found your link at a blog party and am a new follower! I would love for you to link up at my Savvy HomeMade blog party at http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/2011/08/14/blog-party-3/

    I look forward to blogging with you!

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  8. This is beautiful! I love the fabric you've chosen for the lining. Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!

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  9. Oh, this looks like fall to me, so gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing at Freestyle Friday!

    Adrianne
    www.happyhourprojects.com

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