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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Wool Lover Blog Hop

Pieced Brain 

I've been waiting for a while to be able to show you this.  When the blog hop first came up I wasn't sure if I wanted to take part; what would I make?   I agreed to do it before I had any idea what I was going to make.  Many knitting projects take too long and spinning while fascinating to watch often results in a skein that looks better in person or once knitted up.    Felting is not something I'm good at and nor is crochet; though I do make a mean dishcloth in cotton. Cotton though is not what was needed for this hop so I kept thinking.  Sewing was an option and I did have a possibility for making a shawl for my historical outfits, but then the latest installment from the Vintage Purls Winter Sock Club arrived and all my problems were solved!

Each winter there is always a colourwork pattern in the club, several times these have been socks which would have taken too long, last time was a tam which would probably have been ok, but this time was the cutest thing ever!

May I introduce you to Bunnybags aka Miss Moneybags.
Yarn is leftovers from other Vintage Purls projects; in its prior outings this yarn became a pair of bug socks and a pair of bug mittens.   It's lined with 100% wool felt and sewn into the frame with wool too.
The inside, not as neat as I'd like; never sewn one of these up before and it was quite awkward.

The bottom, this is a moss stitch derivative; ignore the crumb, not sure what that's from.
I knit this in the round using stranded colourwork; one colour in each hand.   It is steeked (a narrow area knit with the intention of cutting the yarn).

  I've really enjoyed this journey for the Wool Lover Blog Hop; here's the schedule for the rest of the posts in this hop; please go visit everyone and leave comments; there will be some amazing items!

Here is the schedule:


Monday, September 23

Tuesday, September 24

Wednesday, September 25
Maria do Carmo (Pieced Brain will be hosting!)

Thursday, September 26

Friday, September 27

Hallbrook Designs


Fryeber

40 comments:

  1. cute purse...only wish I could knit! :/
    sugary hugs :o)

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  2. Cool idea! Looks great.

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  3. @Wendy B

    I enjoy knitting, it's always nice to turn out a pretty project. Thanks for the compliment and if you want to learn I'm sure there will be classes locally to you :)

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  4. Excellent idea!

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  5. Su cute! Have to knit one too! Love the pattern on it very much!

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  6. Really sweet little coin purse , love the bunnies!

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  7. Your bunny coin purse is really wonderful! I love the design and the colors you used.

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  8. Anonymous11:04 PM

    That's a great coin purse! Love the way it looks in that black/color combination.

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  9. I love your bunny purse, great work.

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  10. Hello Rachelle, Your Miss MoneyBag is very very beautiful. I love the two Hare designs very beautiful indeed. Happy to meet you. Hugs Judy

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  11. Darling coin purse. I made several of these in fabric and yes the sewing to the frame its awkward and the stitches do tend to show a bit inside which is why you want to match the thread you sew the frame to the lining fabric color so it isn't as noticeable. I love how you did the moss or seed stitch on the bottom of the purse. Plus great colors!

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  12. What a beautiful job you did on this purse. wonderful design, great work getting it set in the frame.

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  13. OMG! That is soooo beautiful! What a wonderful idea... You are a gorgeous knitter. Maybe I will be like you when I grow up!!!

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  14. The bunny bag is adorable!

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  15. how cute your bunny design is..

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  16. Awwww... that little purse is just too cute :*)

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  17. Anonymous4:11 AM

    Sweet little coin purse! I like the coloring! And of course the bunnies are adorable!

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  18. Pretty bunny coin purse and nice job on Knitting!!

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  19. Well done, sew cute!

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  20. Beautiful! I have been on a knitting jag lately!I enjoyed your work.

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  21. Absolutely adorable! And a great use of wool inside and out. Love the cute name as well--LOL. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. @Martina

    Thank you, if you follow the link to the pattern it should be available for pre-order if you're interested. I don't get anything from any sales so recommending cos I like the artisan who designed it.

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  23. Oh, I love it! pretty little woolie, and such nice work.

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  24. Anonymous10:54 AM

    The colors you choose are fantastic! I love scrolling through this blog to see all your creations! The blues and greens positively glow!!
    Cathryn in Corvallis

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  25. Such a cute purse. I have not tried those purse frames yet but they seem to be harder to use than I thought.

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  26. Wow oh wow - I just love this little purse. You did a great job. I can knit/crochet simple stuff and wish I could learn to make something like this - it is adorable.Thank you for sharing.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  27. I just LOVE your bunny purse. lovely pattern, great color choice, I want to make one too! now I'm off to explore the rest of your blog.

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  28. Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. I am so impressed with your colorwork and the colors are my favorite!

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  30. I saw that little purse pop up recently - it is so cute. My girls would love it.
    Love the idea of the double yarn at the bottom and your colours are just lovely.

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  31. Oh My the amount of knitting you put into this uber adorable little purse is amazing. Very beautiful. Woolunderful hop and thank you for participating. Creative Bliss...

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  32. Very Cute... only to have the talent to try this project. I can knit but not like this. Thanks, karin E.

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  33. Beautiful! Wish I could knit after looking at your lovely bag.

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  34. super cute! LOVE IT! (and...I think that crumb might be evidence of a cookie that doesn't exist anymore? hee hee)

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