My some sort of a bag has gained progress, actually, it's done. I made it buttonhole style after all and added a ribbon and fabric corsage following this tutorial. The construction is very simple. I cast on 68 stitches using Clover size 9 needles and knit in the round until the length seems right and I made the buttonholes and knit a few more rounds and cast off. Then I stitched the bottom, blanket stitched around the buttonholes and added the embellishment. I have only 1 hank of the Himalayan recycled sari silk that Emy gave me and didn't want to worry about not having enough yarn so I kept the construction as simple as possible and just knit. Inspirations came from Kay's Buttonhole Bag, Georgia's Rag Bag and the bag on the cover of Simple Knits with a Twist. The final measurement is 30 cm x 21 cm. The ribbon across is actually orange and the fabric corsage is red, the edges are raw to create the fraying look to match with the sari silk. Here's a less blurry view.
I've sent an email to donate this bag to Crafters United for the Katrina relief. I'll post the link here when it is accepted by them and do check it out if you're interested. I'll pay for the shipping to anywhere. Added later: check out this link if you're interested in purchasing.
For those of you who like knitted bags, this pattern, Isabeau Purse, might interest you.
In other news, I got into Back-tack II! I'm so excited but am feeling a bit under pressure as my pal is a master craftster. Time to brush up on my sewing skills. I've also recently found out that crafty blogger, Candlelight Momo, is actually from Hong Kong. Hello!
A lovely bag and a thoughtful gesture.
Posted by: erin | Friday, September 09, 2005 at 11:24 PM
The bag is cute!
Posted by: Agnes | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 12:02 AM
Your bag is adorable. And so nice of you to donate it.
Posted by: Purly Whites | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 12:32 AM
Lovely! I am in backtack II too... and I got a master crafter as well! At least I am not sewing but knitting so feel more confident! Good Luck!
Posted by: jess | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 01:11 AM
Very nice bag!
Posted by: monica | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 02:50 AM
Wonderful bag!
It's so thoughtful of you.
Posted by: emy | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 07:48 AM
Hi there! I'm your secret Backtack Pal. Very much looking forward to this round of the exchange.
Gosh, you're already making a lot of bags... I've quickly skimmed all of your entries, and I've started my list of things you seem to like. I've got a few ideas for crafts that you're interested in, but thought I'd ask if there's anything in particular that you're curious about, or want to learn more about, or whatever. Any hidden crafty desires? Lemme know!
Posted by: Back Tack Pal | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 10:54 AM
Nice bag and wonderful of you to do so. :) You got into Backtack! That's great news too!
Posted by: lauray | Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 01:58 AM
what a great bag! your creativity is inspiring :O)
Posted by: amanda | Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 09:02 PM
What a great way to use one skein of yarn. Is it like a ribbon yarn?
Posted by: joy | Monday, September 12, 2005 at 01:29 PM
That will raise heaps I'm sure.
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, September 12, 2005 at 07:19 PM
Hi I love your bag,
and it is for a worthy cause
also you are so generous
and I tried to buy it yesterday and today, but I can't seem to get registered
I am waiting for the registration email so that I can make the purchase
any suggestions
carebeargrannie
Posted by: bella | Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 11:09 AM
I love the bag, I just got some recycled silk from my secret pal so I think I am going to borrow your idea. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: aimee | Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 12:06 PM
A beautiful bag! Very thoughtful of you to donate it.
Posted by: eyeleen | Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 06:34 PM
Love the bag and how kind! xox Kay
Posted by: Kay | Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 07:04 AM
the bag is lovely!! and it's so kind of you to donate it to the Katrina relief
Posted by: Michelle | Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 09:41 AM
beautiful bag! you are so sweet to donate it, too. i have some sari silk that i didn't know how to use, i was thinking about making it doll hair, but you certainly had the right idea. i'm so glad you got into back tack -- you're a master crafter yourself, my friend! :-)
Posted by: mrspilkington | Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 06:20 PM
your bag is so cute.
Posted by: lynette | Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 12:14 AM
What an adorable little bag! I love it!
Posted by: Eilene | Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 05:26 AM