Sunday, February 17, 2008

Tote Bag

I thought I'd have a go at a tote bag and cut into some a fantastic vintage tablecloth for the 2 panels. I think these panels might work well as part of little dresses. Add that to the list of 352 things I plan to do before this baby comes.

I am trying to make the list smaller - I cast on the Babies who lunch Cardigan from the Sublime book using some Sublime yarn made of merino, silk and cashmere. So smooshy and perfect for a newborn baby.

18 comments:

Sue said...

The tote bags look so nice and bright with the vintage fabric. Your knitting looks great too, cant wait to see the finished product.

Anonymous said...

Tablecloths? Amazing colours and pattern. They look great. Should be a definate stayer or regular.

Marina said...

The totes are just gorgeous with those panels. And yes, they would also look great featured in some dresses...

Anonymous said...

I am really looking forward to seeing the finished cardigan! And those vintage panels really pop!

Abby said...

ohhhh great idea on the bags.... gives me lots of ideas.... thanx.
luv Abby

Thimbleanna said...

The edge on that cardigan looks amazing. I'm not familiar with the book you mentioned, so I'm anxious to see the finished item!

Philigry said...

As always, kate, i love these two projects!

Louise said...

I love the contrast of the bright vintage fabric against the dark fabric of the tote bag. Looks great. I saw that sublime yarn in my local yarn shop the other day - it is very smooshable!

Anonymous said...

Cute tote bags! You do not have to get all of that done before the baby comes, he/she will never know! ;)

Jodie said...

The fabric looks great on the tote!! I love the egde of the cardigan... Can't wait to see it finished.

Jodie

Anonymous said...

Knitting for newborn babys is always the best! When is your due day?

Kris said...

I love your knitting! So pretty. And smooshable sounds just right for babies!

Cocoa Pod said...

That bag is so nice!

Gina said...

Those totes are so cute! Love them.

fi said...

love the fabric it would look super cute on dresses!only 352 things on your list your not trying hard enough!

Melissa said...

I love the colorful totes and beautiful work on the cardigan!

Anonymous said...

Totes are stupendous. And I really wish I wasn't such a cack-handed knitter. The Babies Who Lunch cardigan - so gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

the bag is gorgeous! the colours look fab!