Featuring 22 innovative patterns for all skill levels, this book includes projects from 20 top knitwear designers, including Veronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, Mags Kandis, and Kristin Nicholas. From a zenith carpet bag to a felted messenger bag to a delicate purse with handles made of bracelets, each project features gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions, and all techniques are explained in easy-to-understand detail. Whether an avid bag knitter or creating one for the first time, this book has all the inspiration, technique, and details crafters need.
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"[The patterns] are unique, functional, and, as all things from the world of Interweave, interesting to knit." — Knitty.com
"There are plenty of patterns here to satisfy a knitter looking for a break from the 'will it fit?' grind." — McClatchy-Tribune information services
"This book gives knitting and crochet even more of an artful edge. Projects are as fresh as they are functional." — Arizona Republic
"Fab designers." — The Oregonian
"There are lots of interesting purse designs in this book, more than in many other handbag books on the market." — Knitting News
"Some really innovative styles...some are knitted, some crocheted, some felted. I want to make them all." — The News & Observer
"If you love to knit bags, this book is a must-have." — About.com Guide to Knitting
"Innovative patterns for all skill levels." — KLIATT
"There are plenty of patterns here to satisfy a knitter looking for a break from the 'will it fit?' grind." — McClatchy-Tribune information services
"This book gives knitting and crochet even more of an artful edge. Projects are as fresh as they are functional." — Arizona Republic
"Fab designers." — The Oregonian
"There are lots of interesting purse designs in this book, more than in many other handbag books on the market." — Knitting News
"Some really innovative styles...some are knitted, some crocheted, some felted. I want to make them all." — The News & Observer
"If you love to knit bags, this book is a must-have." — About.com Guide to Knitting
"Innovative patterns for all skill levels." — KLIATT
About the Author
Pam Allen is the former editor-in-chief of Interweave Knits and the author of Knitting for Dummies, Lace Style, Scarf Style, and Wrap Style. Her designs have been published in many magazines and were featured in Knitting in America. She lives in Portland, Maine.
Ann Budd is the best-selling author of The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. She is also the author of Getting Started Knitting Socks, Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts, Knitting Green, and Simple Style, and coauthor of Bag Style, Color Style, Lace Style, and Wrap Style. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Ann Budd is the best-selling author of The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. She is also the author of Getting Started Knitting Socks, Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts, Knitting Green, and Simple Style, and coauthor of Bag Style, Color Style, Lace Style, and Wrap Style. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book. Out of the 20 patterns there are only 2 that I would never knit. I was a huge fan of scarf style having made 90% of the patterns in that book but wasn't really happy with wrap style so when I saw this book I was hesitant. But it turned out to be a great collection of patterns. I have already cast on for my first bag and I just got the book 2 days ago. If you like making bags you should check out this book.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book because I liked more than half of the patterns. It has a nice variety--book bags, messenger bags, a clutch, a tote bag, bags to knit, bags to crochet, dressy bags, casual bags, girly-girl bags, tomboy bags, easy bags and experienced knitter bags.
My first project was the Knitting Bag. I'm a beginning knitter on the verge of being an intermediate knitter. After I figured out how to do the trinity stitch, this bag was a slam dunk. And, regardless of what the pattern says, this bag NEEDS to be lined to be useful. The instructions for the Knitting Bag were clear and correct.
I planned to do the Lace Market Bag next but the lace pattern is SO HARD. It's teeth-gnashingly frustrating. Making a mistake in the lace pattern usually meant ripping out 4 rows and throwing the bag across the room. It requires full focus and no knitting while watching TV. WAAAAAY too much work for something I'm gonna stuff groceries in. I went with the Saturday Market Bag pattern available for free on Ravelry instead (and knocked that bag out in 8 hours).
I'm currently knitting the Fair Isle Book Bag. It's not particularly interesting to knit, but I like the bag and it's a great way to learn Fair Isle. The instructions are fiddly but accurate.
Aside from the patterns, the thing I like about this book is that it talks about how to design a bag--shapes, how to construct a sturdy bag--all sorts of considerations for bag design. So after I complete the Boot Bag (featured on the front cover), I'm gonna design my own bag!
My first project was the Knitting Bag. I'm a beginning knitter on the verge of being an intermediate knitter. After I figured out how to do the trinity stitch, this bag was a slam dunk. And, regardless of what the pattern says, this bag NEEDS to be lined to be useful. The instructions for the Knitting Bag were clear and correct.
I planned to do the Lace Market Bag next but the lace pattern is SO HARD. It's teeth-gnashingly frustrating. Making a mistake in the lace pattern usually meant ripping out 4 rows and throwing the bag across the room. It requires full focus and no knitting while watching TV. WAAAAAY too much work for something I'm gonna stuff groceries in. I went with the Saturday Market Bag pattern available for free on Ravelry instead (and knocked that bag out in 8 hours).
I'm currently knitting the Fair Isle Book Bag. It's not particularly interesting to knit, but I like the bag and it's a great way to learn Fair Isle. The instructions are fiddly but accurate.
Aside from the patterns, the thing I like about this book is that it talks about how to design a bag--shapes, how to construct a sturdy bag--all sorts of considerations for bag design. So after I complete the Boot Bag (featured on the front cover), I'm gonna design my own bag!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This book is full of super cute and trendy bag/purse projects. Out of all the knitting books dedicated to handbags, this by far is the best one I've found yet. I can sincerely say I like just about every single pattern. I made one of the bags for my best friend and she said she gets compliments all the time. One note: I'm in my twenties and think these are adorable. Granted if you are older or just simply have more traditional taste, you may not like some of these patterns but I find them all to be just the right mix of trendy, sophisticated and classic.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
NOT for crocheters!
Hoped there would be a few beautiful bags in this book. There were, but they were all knitted! The crocheted bags are HORRIBLE! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Notoneedles
Meh.
There were literally no patterns in this book that I liked. Perhaps the authors and I just have radically different styles? I dunno. Read more
Published 15 months ago by KnitKnitKnit...Purl
Good
This book brings beautiful bags for those that have experience in knitting. The explanations are not easy for a beginner.
Published 19 months ago by Maria Abuchaim
Not as stylish as I'd hoped.
I was so hopeful for this book, and when I received it, I was kind of let down. Several of the bags are not at all stylish, and I would only knit maybe 2 of the patterns. Read more
Published 23 months ago by EmmyElman
Excoiting!
This book has an exciting collection of patterns to knit various styles og purses and handbags. Some are very uniqe and exciting to knit; I know because I've knit them already. Read more
Published on December 16, 2009 by F. Isis Farinas
modern bags for everyday life
I intentionally got this book for a reference to different bag designs I was trying out at the time. I love the patterns of the many different bags that are featured in the book. Read more
Published on October 11, 2009 by Jen Ji Hye Yi
Nice collection of knitted bags
If you are looking for something to make in the latest knitting trend, well here is a nice selection of knitted bags. There are bags knitted with cotton to felted wool. Read more
Published on January 13, 2008 by J. N. Poot
Good layout and instructions, but not-so-good pattern selection.
I am a huge fan of Scarf Style; it truly has a scarf for everyone (I've made for 3 different people already, and have others in the works). Read more
Published on November 19, 2007 by M. White
Must have accessories
Great bags. I'm making the cover bag now and it's knitting up quite well. So far I haven't run into any issues with the pattern.
Published on November 14, 2007 by trinbago chicks knit
Great Projects
I know I'm addicted to knitting handbags, especially felted ones, but I have to say that this book has some of the loveliest bag patterns I've seen yet. Read more
Published on November 4, 2007 by Karen Ellington
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work rows, rep rows, stitch guide, rep rnds, inc rnd, dec rnd, repeat rows, design notebook, right side scallop, eyelet patt, net laundry bag, cir needle, sts rem, plastic needlepoint canvas, front scallop, gusset panel, purl bumps, skip side, yarn threaded, tapestry needle, chunky weight, stockinette stitch, correct gauge, waste yarn, single crochet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
work rows, rep rows, stitch guide, rep rnds, inc rnd, dec rnd, repeat rows, design notebook, right side scallop, eyelet patt, net laundry bag, cir needle, sts rem, plastic needlepoint canvas, front scallop, gusset panel, purl bumps, skip side, yarn threaded, tapestry needle, chunky weight, stockinette stitch, correct gauge, waste yarn, single crochet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fair Isle, Felting Place, Work I-cord Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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