My new BIG FAT KNITTING TOTE!

[maize]

I woke up yesterday morning wanting to sew myself a new knitting tote. I had a vintage chenille bedspread that's been sitting around waiting for me to cut up. It became the outside of my bag.

In my material stash, I had some great leftover yardage I cut when I shortened a pair of Ikea curtains. This would become the lining. Then, of course, the felt! I cut everything without a pattern. I wanted something big and boy is it ever! I grappled with adding the lettering, but since it's a knitting tote, I felt KNIT was appropriate. I can always cut the letters off if I decide to later. On that same side I have slots for my needles. On the other side, each felt pocket has one of my handfelted beads sewn onto it. There's a pocket for circular needles, scissors and my Ipod. The inside has another pocket for kleenex and lip balm and I also included a small loop for my yarn so when it's in my bag it doesn't get tangled up with everything else when I'm knitting.

I LOVE IT!

[xcaffeinecrushx]

oh my god that is so cute! and perfect for knitting on the go! 

[tofuttibreak]

I love the pockets!

[banana anna]

so cute..... I love the knit!  the materials look very pleasent together.

[puppymomma]

Too cute!  If you EVER want to sell that, let me know!

[box of purls]

That's great!  I need a knitting bag I can carry and stuff....I wish I could sew with a machine.

[arrhythmia]

That turned out really cute. I love the pop on the white and the cute flower pocket!! Super work!! Not a knitter, but love the bag!

[angelbum]

Oh man, is that awesome! Nice work

[maize]

Thanks!  I've been staring at it all day, soaking in its cuteness!  ;-)

[Ellisa]

I love it!! Gives me inspirationg for Christmas gifts!