Announcing...

Join the first ever Fuzzy Noodle Knits hosted Knit-Along!!  I've always wanted to host a Knit-Along, but have been very picky about what project I would choose.  This handbag is very unique, will turn heads everywhere, plus it's a fast knit, all qualities I was looking for in a Knit-Along!  So...Join the fun!  The KAL begins February 1, but anyone can join at anytime!  No finished date required!  Knit at your own time!!

Pattern: Felted Rose Bag by Nicky Epstein from Vogue Knitting Winter 2004/2005

Yarn: Tahki Yarns "Baby" ( 60yd/100% Merino wool)

-4 balls Olive (trellis), 6 Balls Black, 4 Balls Red (Roses), 1 Ball Dark Olive (leaves)

Needles: 1 pair US 19

Note: "Baby" is a bulky yarn and its gauge is 2.5 sts =1" on US 15 needles.  If you choose to substitute yarn, make sure to look for something that would knit up at the same gauge.

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Comments

[Jennifer]

The flowers are knit too? Wow-this is one to consider.

Any thoughts on alternate yarns? The Baby is pretty pricy for fifteen balls at $15 each.

I was thinking Lamb's Pride Bulky, but it doesn't to appear to be in the ballpark for gauge. Double stranded maybe?

[Else]

Sign me up for your knit along. I promise to post pictures of the progress just as soon as I find the charger for my digital camera.

Side note...I live in Saint Paul. Do you want to meet to go sunbathing today? Wait, you're right, maybe we should wait until the tempurature hits a true -20 degrees fahrenheit. That would be swell.

[Jessica]

The LP would definitely need to be double stranded--or maybe one strang worsted with one strand bulky. Actually Brown Sheep Burlyspun is the right gauge. It's about $15 for 132 yds. Another yarn to consider would be Cascade Magnum. It's around $20 a skein but is 123 yds a skein. Bulky Lopi is another choice (66 yds for $6.50).

[Kathleen]

Hmmm...I may have to consider this one. Way to go on hosting a knit along. :)

[Jennifer]

I think I'm going with the Bulky Lopi from Camilla Vally Farms-they have the best selection of colors it seems.

[Emma]

Would Rowan Big Wool work do you think? I would love to do this, but have never felted and it would be an expensive mistake if it didn't felt properly. How hard is felting?

I'm in Australia and we cant get the Tahki here, so I guess the Big Wool would have to do.

[liz]

Has anyone progressed to putting this together (the bag before felting)? I have all my pieces but the bottom seems very small for the bag. I want to know if anyone else has experienced this.