This felted baguette with a low, sleek profile is constructed by using a double strand of yarn to work a flat rectangular piece in stockinette. Stitches are then picked up around the rectangle and the body of the bag is worked with one embellished and one unembellished strand of worsted weight yarn. The pattern features two handle options: knitted handles or fabric handles created with silk or fabric of your choice. The Lenten Roses are worked separately in embellished or unembellished yarn. Finished bags measure approximately 14-16" wide x 5-5.5" tall x 4-4.5" deep. Skill level is Beginner to Intermediate.

Knit and felt the Natural Bag with 2 skeins of Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220yds/100g) in 8010 Natural and 3 skeins of Tilli Tomas Flurries (100% Australian Merino with Glass Beads; 70yds/50g) in Natural. Create beaded knit handles with 1 skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Natural, unbeaded knit handles with 1 skein of Cascade 220 in 8010 Natural, or fabric handles with 1/4 yard of silk fabric or fabric of your choice or 1.5 yards of 2-3" (5-7.5cm) wide silk or other fancy ribbon to match your bag. Knit and felt beaded Lenten Roses to match this bag with 1 skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries in each of Sea Foam and Natural and 1 ball or 10 yards of Crystal Palace Fizz in 7300 White and 9421 Grass. Knit and felt unbeaded Lenten Roses to match this bag with 1 skein of Cascade 220 in 9407 Celery and 1 ball or 15 yards of Crystal Palace Fizz in 9421 Grass.

Knit and felt the Ruby Bag with 2 skeins of Cascade 220 in 8884 Claret and 3 skeins of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Ruby. Create beaded knit handles with 1 skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Ruby, unbeaded knit handles with 1 skein of Cascade 220 in 8884 Claret, or fabric handles with 1/4 yard of silk fabric or fabric of your choice or 1.5 yards of 2-3" (5-7.5cm) wide silk or other fancy ribbon to match your bag. Knit and felt beaded Lenten Roses to match this bag with 1 skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Ruby and 1 ball or 10 yards of Crystal Palace Fizz in 7325 Red. Knit and felt unbeaded Lenten Roses to match this bag with 1 skein of Cascade 220 in 8010 Natural and 1 ball or 15 yards of Crystal Palace Fizz in 9421 Grass.

Knit and felt the Black Bag with 2 skeins of Cascade 220 in 8555 Black and 3 skeins of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Black. Create beaded knit handles with 1 skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Black, unbeaded knit handles with 1 skein of Cascade 220 in 8555 Black, or fabric handles with 1/4 yard of silk fabric or fabric of your choice or 1.5 yards of 2-3" (5-7.5cm) wide silk or other fancy ribbon to match your bag. Knit and felt beaded Lenten Roses to match this bag with 1 skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries in Black and 1 ball or 10 yards of Crystal Palace Fizz in 7321 Black. Knit and felt unbeaded Lenten Roses to match this bag with 1 skein of Cascade 220 in 9407 Ruby and 1 ball or 15 yards of Crystal Palace Fizz in 7300 White.

You will need US 11 (8mm) 24" Circular and Double Point Needles, US 5 (3.75mm) Double Point Needles if you choose to create knitted handles, US 7 (4.5mm) Double Point Needles if you add Lenten Roses, Split Ring Stitch Markers, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, polyester sewing or nylon beading thread, a 13-20" large-toothed, custom zipper in cream, black or ruby, 6 Bag Feet in nickel finish and 4 Lyre Purse Rings or Vine Purse Rings.

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