Product Description

Knitters who had never "felt" this kind of fashion before are now hooked—they want more Pursenalities! This popular author is back with more fabulous knit-and-felt bags, along with fresh ideas for a "purse-onal" touch.

• Twenty all-new purses, bags, and totes feature seasonal colors and styles

• Bag embellishments range from grommets, pockets, and buckles to beautiful felted flowers

• Fast projects are worked on big needles with 100% wool and a splash of novelty yarns; easy step-by-step instructions make felting a breeze

• Bonus—includes patterns for a cell-phone holder, an eyeglasses case, and a cosmetics pouch

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59413 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781564776532
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Home: Newbury Park, California (near Los Angeles)

Eva Wiechmann started knitting at four years of age. She has owned her California knitting and needlework shop, Eva's Needlework, since 1987.

Customer Reviews

Lots of Fun designs!
I was really disappointed in her first book. The first book had very basic patterns that I felt I could have figured out without a pattern book. They also had that quirky homemade look. THis book is much more chic and interesting. The construction techniques, colors, shapes, and hardware on all the purses in this book are wonderful. I can't wait to get my needles out and try some of the designs in this book. I also can't decide which one to do first. The designs are not too quirky, yet not boring either, with a good range of shapes, and patterns. Also there are great ideas for using chains, buttons and other hardware on the purse.

A range of bag projects use traditional and novelty yarns
Eva Wiechmann's PURSENALITY PLUS: 20 NEW FELTED BAGS shows how to knit and few felt bags. There are over ten styles encouraging a range of looks and materials plus patterns for add-ons such as a cell phone holder or eyeglasses case. Projects on big needles explore both traditional and novelty yarns and accompany large-size clear color photos of finished results with tips on pockets, embellishments and more.

Challenging Patterns
These patterns are not for the novice knitter nor are they particularly suitable for a knitter's first felting project. I have not made any of these purses but with forty years of knitting experience and after having read through several of the patterns, these purses require a fair amount of detail work and finishing. Also, it may be a problem finding the hardware (purse clips, grommets, etc.) in order to finish the purse. There are some interesting shapes and designs for those knitters who want a bit of a challenge.