Back in about March time, it was a bag of golden "fluff". Not sure what kind of sheep this wool had come from, or what it had been dyed with but a bought some from a friend who had got some from a guild she attended. Despite it being carded, it was still fairly bobbly, and quite a coarse feel to it. But as a beginner it was great to practice on. So it slowly moved on to this...
...and then got plyed...
...and the the Guild I attend announced a competition to make a bag, to be made for May 2012. The golden spun wool sprang to mind, as it was really too rough for anything to be in touch with your skin. And I fancied having a go at cable. Found a pattern for an
easy cable bag.
As I started knitting, ideas developed as to how to adapt the pattern, so I decided to add a wide shoulder strap, with cable down the middle and moss stitch at the side. I also decided I wanted a flap to make the bag hold together a bit better. I had wondered about felting it to make it more sturdy, but decided that was a risk I was not willing to take, so decided to line it instead, and this is what I have come up with.
The competition has been moved forward to this Friday, so finished just in time. I know there is no chance of winning, as I am only in my first year of spinning, but hey, I am so proud of my first proper make with my homespun wool.
I am joining in with both
Ginny and Spinspiration this week, and figure this covers both. But as for reading, there have been way too many deadlines to meet to be able to settle to anything!!
Lovely post Claire. it reminds me a bit of Pelle's new suit. You really have taken this back to basics. I think the bag is beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fantastic to make the project entirely yourself from start to finish? I have a tiny little ball of yarn that I have spun myself, as I am a VERY new spinner. I can't wait to have enough to make a full project. Your bag looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
I love the texture it has given the bag.
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks wonderful. I think it deserves an award for simply being achieved in such a short space of time!
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Lovely Claire, what a great bag and think of the enjoyment you will have saying you spun and made it yourself when people admire it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Guild, wow I didn't realise they make a competition of it at your guild, our yearly challenge is just for fun and to share the love!
Lovely to see you link up on Spinspiration x
Perfect~~ I love it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
I think that is lovely, I like that there is a story behind the bag, that makes it even more special.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a beautiful bag :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic journey!
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ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful bag, thank you for sharing the process. i would love to try this someday.
ReplyDeleteCommenting late. I have been neglecting blogging of late - the days flash by too quickly for me to fit everything in at the moment!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful project! I loved how you made great use of your handspun and such a great choice for a coarser yarn.