Isabeau Tote or Handbag KAL

[loisgriffinwannabe]

This KAL is for the pattern available for sale at Chez Plum Isabeau Tote or Handbag

Trust me, its worth it. I made the Isabeau purse (the small free one available on her site) and it turned out beautifully! I loved it so much I started a KAL for it here.

Sylvie writes really clear instructions, loves to help, and is just a phenomenal person all around. You can find her on here as SylvChezPlum.

I am knitting the tote handbag, because (a)  I need one, (b) I love this pattern and (c) I am in a bit of a knitting funk right now when it comes to larger things (sweaters, etc.) and  I needed more instant gratification!

I am knitting this in Gedifra Wellness in color 2169 (Olive) which has the same content (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, 18sts over 4") as the yarn suggested for the pattern, and it was on sale!

C'mon! Someone do this with me!!!

Emmie   

[yogineo]

I'm very excited about the tote!  I saw your previous Isabeau KAL and fell in love and downloaded the pattern!  it is definitely on my list after I get a couple of other things going.  I think the purse would make great gifts for my two new sisters-in-law.

[loisgriffinwannabe]

I'm very excited about the tote!  I saw your previous Isabeau KAL and fell in love and downloaded the pattern!

I love that!

Here is how far along I am:



By the way, the yarn I suggested comes in alot of pretty colors. Very pretty but muted, like a purse should be! 

Emms

[kookoosp]

Hi Emmie!  Nice work!    Steph

[loisgriffinwannabe]

Hi Emmie!  Nice work!    Steph

Thanks Steph!!!

Since it seems to be just lil ole me all by her lonesome (sigh...)  I will let you know how far I have come since I started this purse 2 days ago:



Isn't that kewl? It's a really fast knit! I am going to line it with satin that is slightly lighter in shade than the yarn. Oh yumm!!! 

Emms

[brookles24]

Wow that looks great so far!  I am planning on starting one right after my finals are over    So sad that I have to wait a whole week...must study......

[ChloeZ]

I can't wait to knit this!! but will probably wait till June first. Looks beautiful so far 

[loisgriffinwannabe]

thanks so much Chloe!

I am actually knitting the handbag from the yarn of the finished tote  I finished the tote and realized I would never cart around a tote, and for me the handbag was big enough. Sigh. So I am knitting the handbag.

Here is a pic:


Emms 

[panda]

All the bags are beautiful and all of you are so talented.  I wish I had learned more knitting when mom was alive, she could knit anything.  As for me I got the basic and want to learn how to make the eyelet you have...but no luck as of yet.

Great Job.

[loisgriffinwannabe]

I wish I had learned more knitting when mom was alive, she could knit anything.  As for me I got the basic and want to learn how to make the eyelet you have...but no luck as of yet.

panda, don't despair, that is what craftster is for! So we can all help each other. I am going to pm my email address to you, whenever you decide to start Isabeau and need help just drop me a line!!!

Emms