This is such a neat pattern, just a rectangle of yarn, how simple can it get.
I'm not sure I like the straps I've made for the Melly Bag and may re-knit them in a solid color. The figure 8 in the diamond is the front pocket and the stitches are picked up after the body of the bag has been knitted, then knitted as a separate piece and sewn on before the fulling process. This is a pretty big bag that I think I will use a lots, therefore I will be adding a lining with inside pocket that can be also be closed.
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I received a Melly bag from my partner in the Christmas Around The Worls Swap. I love it! It is such a beautiful bag. I love the colors you chose for yours also. Hope you work out your strap dilemma
Love the vest you made... what is the pattern?? And good luck with the Melly Bag - I've made several (including the one I sent jopal in the Xmas swap (small world!). The pocket does stretch out as you sew it down - just following a column of stitches makes it easy to sew it straight.
Hope your yarn felts the way you like - I've done it with the Lamb's Pride and Patons Classic Wool and both felted beautifully!
(still working on the debris in the yard, but the big stuff is gone!)
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