I love my original Moutarde tas project bag so much, I made a second one!
My first one (pictured above) was made with Patons Classic Wool and is a sweet size.
I use it often when making small crochet and knitting projects (fits well in my work bag).
I had trouble picking up stitches (this was my first attempt), so I had done a reverse crab stitch to neaten up the edge.
This time around, I used a crochet hook to pick up the stitches resulting in a nice, clean edge.
I chose to use Patons Classic Wool Bulky this time, and honestly, I LOVE this yarn!
If I could make all project with this bulky yarn, I’d be very happy.
Allows this slow knitter to finish a project fairly quickly.
Here is my Moutarde tas Part Deux:
This time, I continued knitting in the round after the handles were made.
It resulted in a rolled brim after felting and I really like it!
Twice through the washing machine resulted in the amount of felting I wanted.
I started Purl Soho’s Color Tipped Scarf last night and this project bag holds it perfectly.
I highly recommend this pattern and it is a free pattern on Ravelry.
Joining all the other Year of Project crafters on Ravelry this week-stop by and see what everyone else is making!
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What cute bags!!
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Thank you Karen!
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Lovely project bag. I really like the color combo on both of them. Only 2 times in the washer is great!
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Thank you! I was surprised it only took 2 times being bulky yarn and all!
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Loved your first one and love your second one too….I can’t pick a favorite but I will definitely be using that yarn…it is lovely and works up so nice. Thanks for the tips!
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I really enjoyed working with this yarn Sandra!
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They really look nice when all finished up, I love how they look after the felting!
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Thank you! I love the look too 🙂
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Your project bag is lovely and I really like the rolled brim on the top. It’s a fair sized bag if it can hold your scarf which I’m looking forward to seeing.
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Thank you Ruth!
I wish I had taken measurements before felting (always mean to and always forget!). I hope to finish the scarf soon 🙂
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I’m a fan of the second one more….but I don’t know why.
Also, for picking up stitches: if you do a slip-stitch edge, it makes picking up stitches much easier because you can just poke your needle through the slipped stitches. I do it for socks when I have to pick up from the heel flap.
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Great tip Renee! I love learning helpful tips from more experienced knitters! Thanks!
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Great felted bags. I love felting – it is so rewarding how they turn out.
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It is rewarding isn’t it Mary-Anne!
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I love your bags! Both of them. 🙂
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