Roxylady Bag

Roxylady

[Includes instructions for both cotton and felted versions]

It started with a couple of unruly balls that kept jumping off of a shelf in the stash. It was like they were just asking to be used. I wanted something with simple lines that was funky and fresh. Yes, I admit, I've always wanted a handbag that I could hypnotize people with.

Both versions are knit top down in the round. The cotton version is lined and has i-cord handles. The felted version is slightly larger than the cotton one, lining is optional (though I always recommend it!) and uses “faux i-cord” for the handles. The stitch pattern is included in both written and chart format.

DIFFICULTY RATING: Intermediate (requires some sewing)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Cotton Version: Width: 7 inches, Body Height: 8 inches, Gusset Depth: 2.5
inches. Felted Version: Width: 9 inches, Body Height: 10.5 inches, Gusset Depth: 3 inches.

MATERIALS Cotton Version : [MC] BBB “Nilo” [80% cotton, 20% acrylic; 185yd/170m per 100g skein]; color: 1 White; 1 skein
[CC] BBB “Nilo” [80% cotton, 20% acrylic; 185yd/170m per 100g skein]; color: 142 Orange; 1 skein

# 16-inch US #4/3.5mm circular needle, # 16-inch US #7/4.5mm circular needle, # set(s) US #7/4.5mm double-point needles

1 piece of fabric approx 20in by 10in for lining (optional but recommended, 20in by 10in piece fusible interfacing, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, sharp needle for sewing in lining, coordinating thread for sewing in, lining


Felted Version : [MC] Quadrifoglio
“330” [100% wool; 185yd/170m per 100g skein]; color: Salmon; 2 skein [CC] Grignasco “Gri Nordette” [95% virgin wool, 5% acrylic; 191yd/175m per 50g skein]; color: 548 Charcoal; 2 skeins

Yarn Subbing for felted version: I swatched both Cascade 220 and Elann’s Highland wool and got the same dimensions as with the wool actually used in the model but of course hadn’t enough of either to make the bag so I used what I had on hand. The wools I used both are thin two plys which, when held together, gave me the same weight as Elann's Highlands Wool. If subbing and using either of these alternatives you will need approx 190 yards of each color.

# 24-inch US #10.5/6.5mm circular needle, spare needle of same or smaller size for bind off.

(optional but recommended )1 piece of fabric approx 24in by 13in for lining (optional but recommended) 24in by 13in piece fusible interfacing for additional lining support, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, sharp needle for sewing in lining, coordinating thread for sewing in lining

GAUGE: Cotton Version: 20 sts/28 rows = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch on US7/4.5mm needles [gauge measurement post blocking]. Felted Version: 20 sts/38 rows = 4in/10cm post felting.