use your hands: The tease is over!

Sunday, May 21, 2006

The tease is over!

There isn't much to say that you guys don't already know. It's the Nicky Epstein felted floral bag from the Fall Interweave knits. I used Knitpicks Merino Style in DK & size 7 needles. It took me forever to finish the first side and then I really got the hang of the double fisted fair isle & it was breeze after that.

I love the fabric I found to line it. It really compliments the fair isle. I also chose to use leather handles instead of the i-cord for a more finished look.

All in all I am extremely pleased that I finished it & that it looks good. This was a BIG knit for me in terms of skill. I have done fair isle before but not of this size. I feel like this is a real knitting accomplishment.

Now Isaac & I are off for a quick brunch before heading to centennial Olympic park for the Southern Comfort Music Experience. Why? You ask. Is it my love of SoCo? No friggin way folks! It's the fact that tonight we will see De La Soul, Big Star & The Flaming Lips for FREE!! Today, I am a SoCo fan!!

Enjoy your sunday!

# posted by Leah : 5/21/2006 01:28:00 PM

Comments:

Looks great! I really like the flowers.

# posted by

Karin : 2:26 PM

rock out for me today!

the bag looks great, shes going to love it!

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:11 PM

the bag looks gorgeous! de la soul! the flaming lips! lucky you.

# posted by

melissa : 3:20 PM

WOW! Stunning. I'm surprised that's fair isle and not intarsia... maybe I *could* make one!
Have a great night out!

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:54 PM

An amazing bag and the Flaming lips? You're an astounding woman ;)

# posted by

Anonymous : 4:40 PM

that bag is amazing! Fabulous job!!!!

And have fun tonight.

# posted by

Anonymous : 7:02 PM

Your bag is gorgeous - and you are SO right, the leather handles take it up to a whole 'nother level.

Great lineup! Hope you're having fun.

# posted by

Chris : 9:48 PM

Awesome! That's one skill I need to tackle this year, colorwork.

# posted by

Anonymous : 2:33 AM

love it! the leather handles really make it perfect.

# posted by

Coleen : 9:33 AM

awsome job!! The felting turned out beautifully and I love the inside fabric sooo much!!

# posted by

teedle. : 10:30 AM

That is INCREDIBLE!!! Absolutely incredible.

# posted by

Horse Power : 12:52 PM

That bag is fabulous! What a wonderful job. I'm sure you'll get lots of compliments!

You'd better be a SoCo fan with that kind of FREE entertainment!

# posted by

Unknown : 4:25 PM

yay! it's beautiful! you must be very proud.

# posted by

maryse : 7:20 AM

beautiful! so old fashioned and classy.

# posted by

carrie : 9:49 PM

That is so gorgeous, Leah!! I wish I could see it in person. I love the fabric you chose for inside, too! Congrats!!

# posted by

Erin : 4:56 PM