My first Lucy bag

dturner · 08-08-2012, 07:49 PM

I've been wanting to knit a Lucy bag forever, but I always seemed to have other projects going. Anyway, I finally got around to it. I made the tall bag. I added a Fair Isle pattern from 200 Fair Isle Motifs by Mucklestone. I used Cascade 220, and the dark brown definitely felted more than the beige, leaving the center (with the Fair Isle pattern) a little more narrow than the solid beige body. I would like to knit another one in the smaller size. This bag is 12" high and about 7" in diameter. I like the pattern, and it's a fairly quick knit, too.

Jan in CA · 08-09-2012, 12:54 AM

Ohhh so pretty! I've always wanted to knit one of those, too. BTW... If I remember correctly white yarns are treated to be that way and that affects the felting process. Not sure about other very light colors.

salmonmac · 08-09-2012, 01:37 AM

That turned out really well. It's a very nice color combination and a terrific bag. I'd like the idea of the smaller one, too.
Yes, the lighter colors which require bleaching, lose some of the barbs that make wool grab and felt.

Antares · 08-09-2012, 04:25 PM

I love your bag. I like the contrast between the colors you've chosen, and your stranded color work design is spectacular. I've never heard of a Lucy bag so will have to go look it up.

nonny2t · 08-09-2012, 05:07 PM

Very cool looking and just in time for fall and winter! You did a great job.

dturner · 08-09-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jan in CA

BTW... If I remember correctly white yarns are treated to be that way and that affects the felting process. Not sure about other very light colors.

I've read that, too. I was hoping that the beige was closer to a "natural" shade and might not be heavily processed (if I'm using the right word). Anyway, it's apparently true because there is a definite difference in the way the two colors felted.

setty09 · 08-10-2012, 12:34 AM

Fabulous bag! I love the Fair Isle pattern, is really adds character to the bag. Great job!

ArtLady1981 · 08-10-2012, 12:46 AM

Very classy looking! I really really like it!!!! Your addition of Fair Isle patterning is wonderful. Your Lucy Bag is the nicest one I've seen. I think the Fair Isle is a great addition! The others (at Ravelry) look so plain compared to yours!

Way to go!