Cloth project bags are all the rage in the knitting world. I usually use those clear plastic zippered bags that linens come in: They're very practical, but let's face it, they're not cute. Plus, they don't have handles.
There's a great tutorial with template on the Better Homes and Gardens website. The bag is the perfect size for a small project. In this case, I'm making Judy Marples' Knit Night Hat (yes, it's free) with a special ball of Malabrigo Rios that I bought in San Francisco in the Spring.
The downloaded pattern prints in five pieces and you tape it together. I cut out the bag and lining at the same time with a rotary cutter.
There are handy pockets inside for small tools.
The bag is fully reversible, and I got to use a fun novelty print.
I also finished my crocheted t-shirt rug. In all it took 13 men's large t-shirts. The last few did have seams, but they posed no problem: the overlocked seams were sturdy and held up to the cutting and stretching process.
Gratuitous dog picture with the rug.
Happy Holidays to all, and best wishes for a creative 2016!
2 comments:
will be downloading the pattern too looks such a useful bag. Wonder what the white things are you have on the fabric maybe some sort of weight? Knitting coming along well and the rug has certainly worked
Barbara, I am just finishing up one of these bags, and the strap construction is so fiddly! So I went googling, and found another version with a very interesting construction method that looks like a winner:
http://www.thechillydog.com/2015/07/sewing-pattern-japanese-knot-bag.html
I have to go do a little ripping of stitches to try to get those straps to work... probably didn't help that for some reason I followed the instruction to use batting, which is totally unnecessary for a bag like this. I do thank you for the inspiration!
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