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kristinw
02-11-2008, 10:27 AM
I started this bag last June and had just the i-cord to do for the longest time. I decided with the new year that I had to finish all my WIPs. So I did it! My first i-cord and my first felting. I have a front loader and it went through at least 6 cycles before I was happy with it. ugh But I think it turned out really cute!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2256618624_1c6311beb9.jpg
maniago
02-11-2008, 10:43 AM
I love the colour combo!!
Doodknitwit
02-11-2008, 10:48 AM
beautiful bag:yay:
outdoordrea
02-11-2008, 11:01 AM
Well done! What are the finished measurements? I'm looking for a bag to knit, but want one that is on the bigger side...
i love the bag.
the colours are just perfect
susi
dustinac
02-11-2008, 11:57 AM
:yay: very pretty!!
Debkcs
02-11-2008, 12:03 PM
It is cute, and I love the colors also.
A Booga Bag is on my list, along with all the other 'on my list' things.
Jan in CA
02-11-2008, 02:08 PM
That's great! I love the colors!
knit2btied
02-11-2008, 04:35 PM
That's nice! Congratulations on a WIP finished! Way to apply discipline! :wink:
Nakia
02-11-2008, 05:30 PM
BEAUTIFUL BAG!!!!!!
I LOVE THE COLOR
kristinw
02-11-2008, 07:22 PM
Thanks everyone! :)
WandaT
02-12-2008, 06:15 AM
It turned out great! Those colors are so pretty! What yarn did you use?
nonny2t
02-14-2008, 02:04 PM
lovely colors and nice job
Jeremy
02-14-2008, 02:45 PM
Really nice. I enjoyed making it and my wife still uses it 2 years later.
babsnelson
02-14-2008, 04:53 PM
It's beautiful!! I have a front-end washer too.....felting takes forever!! I find that it works better if I have lots in the washer with it. It's worth a try.
PS - I love your resolution.....I should try that too :)
kristinw
02-15-2008, 10:02 PM
It turned out great! Those colors are so pretty! What yarn did you use?
Thanks! I used Noro Kureyon color #178.
kristinw
02-15-2008, 10:04 PM
It's beautiful!! I have a front-end washer too.....felting takes forever!! I find that it works better if I have lots in the washer with it. It's worth a try.
PS - I love your resolution.....I should try that too :)
I'll have to try with more jeans next time. I put it in with 2 pairs. At first I put it in a zipped pillow cover. Then after a few times through, I put it in a mesh bag.
gamerchik
02-15-2008, 10:07 PM
Your booga bag is beautiful and I love the colors! :cheering: :cheering: :cheering:
auburnchick
02-15-2008, 11:18 PM
Very pretty!!
Mariblue
02-15-2008, 11:46 PM
It looks great! :cheering:
ArtLady1981
02-16-2008, 12:05 AM
LOVE the colorway! Yummy!! Thanks for sharing!!:hug:
GiddyKnitter
02-16-2008, 10:42 AM
Hi Kristinw
I am just finishing off my very first Booga Bag...I did the I-cord last night while I was at work. I am very nervous at felting...It is my first time and I am scared it will be ruined!!! I have a front load washing machine so once it's in it will have to stay put until the cycle is finished!!!! I also used Noro Kureyan but cant remember the shade, It's mostly reds and purples.
Great colors! These bags are fun to make.
outdoordrea
02-17-2008, 01:07 PM
How long did you make the I-cord before felting? I'm working on one for my own bag (not a booga bag, per se), and I've estimated that because the yarn I'm using shrinks in length by one-half, I'll need 8-10 feet! Does this seem outrageous?
GiddyKnitter
02-17-2008, 01:35 PM
I have done my I-cord 6 feet long.
kristinw
02-17-2008, 02:10 PM
How long did you make the I-cord before felting? I'm working on one for my own bag (not a booga bag, per se), and I've estimated that because the yarn I'm using shrinks in length by one-half, I'll need 8-10 feet! Does this seem outrageous?
Mine was as tall as me - 5 feet.
kristinw
02-17-2008, 02:13 PM
Hi Kristinw
I am just finishing off my very first Booga Bag...I did the I-cord last night while I was at work. I am very nervous at felting...It is my first time and I am scared it will be ruined!!! I have a front load washing machine so once it's in it will have to stay put until the cycle is finished!!!! I also used Noro Kureyan but cant remember the shade, It's mostly reds and purples.
I was very scared! Then I got a bit frustrated that I had to run it through so many times. But now I am over my first time felting woes!
Did you do it yet?