On the Needles - Monk's Satchel

Posted by Som Mon, 22 Aug 2005 15:37:00 GMT

This is my current Big Project: the Monk's Satchel from Vicki Square's Folk Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World (Interweave 2003, $21.95.)

This is about three-quarters of the strap. As you can see, it's knitted in Brown Sheep Co.'s Cotton Fleece on US4 needles in moss stitch. And yes, it is taking forever.

The finished bag in the pictures is a work of simple elegance, and I can't wait to get this finished. It's roomy, with plenty of pockets, and I have a feeling it will turn into a tote for my next Big Project.