My First Felted Wool Tote Bag!

OK, so I've had a bit of a creative diversion happening here. I've been learning how to knit because I so love all the creative felted bags I see and I have way too many ideas in my head for them. So I HAD to learn.

Then, I see my friend knitting this fabulous bag* and for some reason I think, "I could make that for my mother-in-law's birthday!" Why oh why did I say that?? Well, the best gift to give is one you want to keep. Or as I might say today, "the best gift to give is one that you have to pry from your hands!" because now that this bag is finally done, it's very hard to part with.

Not to mention, it is my first project beyond a scarf!! But, I committed to making it for my MOL. In fact it's been by MOL's since I picked out the yarn. So to go back now would just be, well, wrong and selfish! And as my husband keeps reminding me, it will be an heirloom some day. Oh joy! Really, I know she will love it and will appreciate it so much! So for that I'm completely thrilled!

I just took photos and wrapped it up to give her tonight! So I'll try to post a picture of the "post gift" with Judy's happy face! I already have plans for one for me in greys!

See more photos here on my flikr site if you'd like. I'll post more details later, like the wild goose hunt for handles and the cool tip I have on them!! Enjoy!

*The pattern is from a fabulous book that I can't think of the name right now. So I'll be sure to come back and update this post with the book name for anyone interested!