Probably my favorite kind of knit bags are those that are knit and felted, like my Felted Coin Purse and Felted Bag with Scarf Handle.
A coin purse is a great first felting project, © Sarah E. White.Felted bags are quick to knit because you're working with big needles, and they're a great canvas for embellishment, whether embroidery, sewn-on decorative buttons or patches or through needle felting.
If you've never felted before, a bag is a great place to start because it doesn't have to come out an exact size to be useful. Just keep felting until the fabric is firm and free of holes, let the bag dry and you're ready to go.
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Ah ha!!! Thanks for the information on felting!! I’ve done it before, but was basically flying (felting?) by the seat of my pants, LOL!
I HAVE NEVER FELTED AND JUST WONDER IF YOU FELT SOMETHING LIKE A PURSE OR BOWL OR MANY SMALLER PIECES, WILL THEY NOT FELT TOGETHER IN THE PROCESS? I MEAN FELTING IS JUST THE SHRINKAGE AND “JOINING” OF THE FIBERS TO ONE ANOTHER, RIGHT?
In my experience I’ve never had individual pieces that are felted at the same time fuse together, though I have had pieces (like a purse strap) felt to themselves!