an easy felt bags pattern

for a super sized tote

to knit then felt

This easy felt bags pattern - once knitted then felted will be used again and again.

You"ll find this pattern easy to knit, easy to felt and easy to finish off following the step-by-step details included in our pattern.

. You'll have no problem finding suitable felting yarn at reasonable prices for this large bag.

easy felt tote bag
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Photograph © 2008
Angella Baird - Designer

Skill level : easy - circular
Felted Size : 13.4 x 12 x 6ins inches
( 34x37x15cms) flat base. not including handles.
8 ply wool
8ply /dk /light worsted used double for added thickness.

We've included a felted ball and loop closure for security, details how to make both included within the pattern.

Both imperial and metric measurements - inches and cms - and needle sizes are included within the pattern together with yarn suggestions and substitutions to suit knitters worldwide.

As with all our tote bag patterns we give help to our knitters and felters - you'll find a link within the pattern - simply ask your question.

Needles: This pattern begins with double pointed needles (dpns) then moves to circular needles - making all rounds knit - great to keep your hands busy while you watch a movie or reading a book if you're an experienced knitter. !

How to felt this bag

If you're a beginner to felting you'll find the links in this easy felt bags pdf invaluable. We've included information and links to knitting and felting how-to sections and free downloads - plenty of step-by-step information and photographs.

How to line tote bag patterns

It's your choice whether you line this tote bag or not. We lined the illustrated version with a simple drop in lining and a removable solid bag base (allowing it to pack flat when not in use). We show you with step-by-step instructions how to make both the base and the lining insert.