Entrelac Felted Purse
You have got the basics of entrelac down
pat and you are ready for a challenge. This wonderful
little purse takes entrelac to a whole new level with unique
construction and special techniques.
Three Bags Fulled - Skill Builder
The small one goes out as an evening bag, the perfect size for a phone, a couple of cards and your keys. The middle one is perfect for an every day handbag carrying the essentials. And the largest size does double duty as a knitting bag. Be warned -- we assume you already know entrelac before beginning -- this is NOT an introductory project. Although we recommend using the snap purse frames, our customers have shared other ideas:
"I just want you to know that I love your Three Bags Fulled and have made several (in assorted colors and sizes as gifts. I also use one as my purse and one as my knitting bag. However, I had a terrible time with the spring clasp, so I decided to try some variations: I essentially made the pocket for the clasp but attached only the top edge to the bag and used it as a lip for sewing a zipper. One time I forgot to make a lip for a zipper, so I used Velcro to close the bag." - Lynne
Skills Required:
- Basic familiarity with the entrelac stitch
- Working with entrelac in the round.
Skills Covered:
- Chain Stitch Provisional Cast On
- Building an Entrelac Gusset
- Building Entrelac from a Provisional Cast On
- Decreasing in Entrelac
Supplies / Materials:
- 4 - 7 colors of worsted weight wool (approx 60 yds of each)
- 2 - 3 yds of waste yarn
- 5.5 mm (US #9) circular needle 20" - 24" recommended
- 1 yd of ¾" webbing (optional)
- 6" (8", 14") snap closure
- Crochet Hook size H or J
- Tapestry needle
Approximate Finished Size After Felting:
- Small measures 7" x 9"
- Medium measures 8" x 11"
- Large measures 13" x 17"
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