Idea For My First Booga Bag :o)

[Arielluria]

OK here's the idea..........I want to stitch with 2 yarns at once, say 2 of navy to start with, 1/3 of the way through do 1 navy and 1 bright blue, 2/3 through 2 bright blues..........I saw something like that on Edith Eig's show once and loved the effect (only it wasn't felted).

I was told to use size 15 needles. I'm going to make a swatch of course and wash it, yada, yada.

Any thoughts from experienced Booga Baggers out there?

Thought I'd use Patton's Merino. Is that OK?

[cookworm]

I used Patons Merino for my bag, and it felted great! I can't comment on the double stranding or the needle size, though 'cuz I'm not a knitting guru. But the Patons worked great for me and was economical as the skeins are rather generous yardage-wise. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out and post pix!

[sara_jayne]

I think your idea would work well! Just be sure to use the same brand of yarn for both colors so you know they'll felt the same.

Your idea sounds perfect!

[ChrissyB]

sounds like fun! I used patons double stranded for clogs, I would say try a size 13 needle though. I think 15 would be too loose, even for felting. the Patons double stranded felted up well on size 13. Good luck, can't wait to see it.

[Jax3303]

your color changes will look lovely...I used the same technique for a rug I crocheted and I love the way it looks...I'd add a pic, but it's kinda worn and dirty now and needs to be washed.

as for needle size, 15's should work well, but it might leave your resulting felted fabric a little floppy. If it turns out like that you can always felt it again that's the beauty of felting...it's VERY forgiving.

[Arielluria]

Thanks all. If anyone has a link to the Edith Eig show I mentioned, please post it, I can't find it online. I think it was the episode where Tracy Gold appeared. I'd like to go over that color grading idea once again.

I believe I was told to use 15 if I were doing the double strand. Will felt a swatch both sizes and see. Thanks for the tip, I did not know a smaller needle/i.e. tighter knit would make a more floppy bag.

[Arielluria]

Oh wait, I think this is it: Adding and Blending

[jmp3775]

I think size 15 needle is too big. The Noni bag patterns use Cascade 220 double stranded and use a size 11. As PP said, Fiber Trends clogs are double stranded and use a size 13.
ETA: Maybe it would be more helpful to give you an idea on what gauge...the Noni bags are 2.75-3st/in, 4-4.75rows/inch. Thats probably more helpful, since your tension would determine your needle size. For me, I need a size 13 to get that gauge.

[Arielluria]

Jenn, thanks!!!!!!!

BTW, (I've never felted before), do you gauge before or after you felt? Or both?

[jmp3775]

Before. Good luck!