Something old, something new…

But not borrowed or blue. A long time ago (feels like a lifetime ago actually) I had an idea for a felted bag. But it wasn’t the right time to make it. Rules, appearances, etc. So I didn’t. But I kept it in my sketchbook, and the other day I decided it was time. So I rummaged through my stash of Lamb’s Pride Bulky and pulled out the lime green and the pale pink. And I swatched. And I felted the swatch. And then I knitted. And after a short while I had this:

strappy-taffy

Which turned into this:

taffy-side-A

And I’m sorry, but don’t you just love it? I love it. I really do. I had all sorts of notes and ideas about the details (like the i-cord bind off for the edges) and it all just worked. I love it. I’m calling it Saltwater Taffy. Because of the colors and the twists. I’ll say it again. I love it!

At least being sick all week got me something.

7 Responses to Something old, something new…
  1. Morgajam
    December 28, 2008 | 5:36 pm

    The bag is fantastic! I have visions of Christmas presents for next year already. So, when will the pattern be up for sale?

  2. Brennee
    December 28, 2008 | 6:32 pm

    Wow…it’s beautiful all felted up! Love it, love it!

  3. turtlegirl76
    December 28, 2008 | 6:38 pm

    The bag is incredibly cute.

  4. Kelley
    December 28, 2008 | 10:16 pm

    That’s mind boggling. You have to love it!
    I hope you’re feeling better.

  5. Carmen
    December 29, 2008 | 6:59 am

    Just awesome!!!!!
    I wish you and your family a happy and most of all healthy New Year!

  6. Sharon
    December 29, 2008 | 8:48 am

    I do! I do! I do just love it!

  7. Lissa Kadlec
    January 5, 2009 | 9:24 pm

    I L-O-V-E this bag!!!! Absolutely, totally love it!!!! When are you going to put the pattern up for sale?
    Very, very clever construction!

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