Customer Reviews

Bag Style: 20 Inspirational Handbags, Totes, and Carry-alls to Knit and Crochet (Style series)

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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.

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!

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.

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. And, I like that it has a section where you yourself can design your bag any way you want to.

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). So I was very excited to order Bag Style, and pretty disapointed when I finally got to thumb through it. Out of the patterns, there are only 2 I remotely liked, the one on the cover (but it turns out you have to felt it, which I can't stand doing) and a cute little purse that incorporates a wooden knitting needle. The other patterns were just too kitschy or too far from current fashion trends for me to consider. I would have liked to see a few more "classic" styles, as well as some more realistic trendy selections, to round the collection out.

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. I can't wait to get started!

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. I especeially like the cover bag and can't wait to knit it. Nice addition to my knitting library collection.

There were literally no patterns in this book that I liked. Perhaps the authors and I just have radically different styles? I dunno. I found many of the patterns shockingly un-stylish.

This book brings beautiful bags for those that have experience in knitting. The explanations are not easy for a beginner.

As a crocheter, I was a little disappointed with the selection of patterns availible. Although, the number crochet patterns vs. number of knitting patterns are about even, the crochet patterns were ironically uninspiring. However, I will say there were many, MANY knitting patterns that I LOVED!!! I decided not to buy the book, but I think it's definitely worth a look if you can knit.