Review on Discover the Art of Pursenalities: 20 Exquisite Knitted and Felted Bags by Karla Richter

Knitters who love this book are inspired by some really creative yarn combinations - let's face it, bags come in many shapes, but textures? If they are felted, they all look the same after felting. What makes a bag "creative" are color changes, new threads, clasps and other knick-knacks after the bag is finished. This book is filled with creativity - I made all the bags and all but one were a lot of fun. All the bags look great, even the ones that didn't turn out like the picture. However, I don't think this book is necessarily suitable for beginners. The basic instructions for felting the bag are fine (especially if you're using Cascade 220, a must-have felting yarn). ) However, the felting process depends on so many factors: water temperature, spin cycle, your own knitting tension and the fact that without belt felting experience real mistakes can happen. For example, some colors may bleed if you try to change the color palette, felt can permanently crease on large bags if you don't check carefully - and not all pucks lend themselves to felting, etc. Those of us looking for inspiration and avenues Expand our pocket repertoire and love this book as an addition to our library. Eyelets, handles and novelty come in handy, even if you expect never to mess with a bag again. However, if you are looking for a book on bag felting for the first time, you should start with a book like Knit Alone, Feel Too: Discover the Magic of Felting. Knitting Felt with 25 Easy Patterns” the felting process depends on so many factors – the water temperature, whether you use a spin cycle, your own knitting tension, and the fact that real mistakes can happen if you have no experience with felting for example, some can Colors bleed when you try to change color palettes, felt can permanently crease on large bags if you don't check carefully - and not all washers are suitable for felting etc. For those of us looking for inspiration and opportunities expand our bag felting range - Repertoire you will love this book as an addition to our library eyelets, Handles and novelties come in handy even if you think you'll never find pocket felt again For those looking for a pocket felt book for the first time. You should start with a book like Knit Alone, Feel Too: Discover the Magic of Felting. Knitting Felt with 25 Easy Patterns” the felting process depends on so many factors – the water temperature, whether you use a spin cycle, your own knitting tension, and the fact that real mistakes can happen if you have no experience with felting for example, some can Colors bleed when you try to change color palettes, felt can permanently crease on large bags if you don't check carefully - and not all washers are suitable for felting, etc. Those of us who those looking for inspiration and opportunities Expand our bag repertoire I love this book as an addition to our library Eyelets, handles and novelties are useful even if you expect you'll never pack a bag again. If this is your first time looking for a pocket felt book, you should start with a book like Knit Alone, Feel Too: Discover the Magic of Felting. knitted felt with 25 simple patterns"