My First Bag

I got book and yarn its all good. The pattern of liking is the messenger bag. I will be using cascade 220 i really like the way it felt.

Marisol

Supplies for the Formal Boot Bag (cover)

Here are the supplies needed for the Formal Boot Bag, the cover bag....
Worsted weight; Tahki Donegal Tweed Homespun (100% wool, 183 yds), #866 grey tweed, 3 skeins
Size 13 (9mm) & 11 (8mm) 20" circulars, size 8 (5mm) straight needles
Notions: markers, two 1 1/2" metal rings, 20" heavy chain (if you want the same handle), & buttons

Knitting Needle Bag

I don't have my book yet, but I'm taking advantage of the preview from knittingdaily for the knitting needle knitting bag and getting started on the KAL. I couldn't wait to order the yarn called for, so I grabbed some from my stash - no label on it, but I think it's Galway Bulky. I don't think the gauge is too critical so I'm not worried about it. The yarn is actually a lighter green than it is showing up in the picture. Can't wait to get my book - I really want to make the bag on the cover.

Got my book

I got my book yesterday from Barnes and Noble, there are some interesting handbags in the book. I also like the bag on the front. I am no too crazy over the YO-YO Hobo bag, The lace Doily purse is interesting but I don't think it looks right as a handbag. I like the front but the bag looks too heavy or a knit for a bag. May just be me!

Bag on the cover

What is the name of the bag on the cover? I want to make that one first. I hope my book comes early. Can someone tell me the supplies I would need to knit, that bag. I would greatly appreciate it. I'm going to knit the Knitting Needle Knitting bag. I order my yarn (Cadena, 70% Peruvian Highland Wool, 30% Superfine Alpaca) from Knitpicks.com and my wooden needles from Ebay Express. I can not wait to get started!! I'm currently knitting away on my Hyphen Boy Modular Felted Bag, I'm currently knitting on my 5th Tier; I'm moving right along.

Orderd my yarn! & Here is the Market Bag info

I'm waiting on my yarn to arrive!!! I am going to start with the Knitting Kneedle Knitting Bag, but I'm doing it in purple. I ordered some Cadena (70% Peruvian Highland Wool, 30% Superfine Alpaca) from Knit Picks for it. I purchased some cheaper wooden needles at my LYS for the ones that glued into the bag. Sure wish that yarn would get here so I can get started!!!

For the Market Bag they used Lanaknits Hemp for Knitting allhemp6 (100% hemp; 165 yards) 2 skeins. This is a DK weight yarn. Hope this helps Jen!

Can't find the book?

YarnSwaps.com has it in stock....

can't get a book

Blah! I tried to purchase the book locally today and the stores I tried don't have it yet. I'll have to try the smaller ones tomorrow and see what I can find. Just in case, can any of you lucky ducks with the book already tell me how much yarn I will need for the market bag? I think I would like to start there and may just order the yarn and the book all online tomorrow if I can't find the book in town. Thanks. Hope to be knitting a bag soon!

How to k1, p1, k1

Well, I have the book!!!!! I'm trying to be good and am using yarn I already have. I'm using Lamb's Pride bulky. I'm trying to k1,p1,k1 in one one stitch. I've searched the web for a video of how to and can't find one. I'm going to keep practicing, but in the meantime, can anyone out there give me a clue?
The book is dreamy and full of great bags. I did buy some yarn. I'm making the Tow Tone Triangle purse, and am using Ella Rae, #18 chartreuse and 38, burgundy and plan on making i cord to create swirls. also making a key hole felted scarf in both colors and i cord swirls. I'm thinking of closing the purse w/some sort of toggle. It's for a friend of mine who lives in the dessert. I hope she loves it!!!
Hope to hear from other knitters about this book. Will post a pic as soon as I can. I'm so excited. This is my first time blogging.
Take care,
Wendelyn

This is a first for me too

Hi everyone
I can't believe I'm doing this - I've NEVER done anything like this before. I came back to knitting a little over a year ago after a looooooong absence...so am a little nervous too. I also have not taken any pics of my projects, and have quite a few in the Christmas lineup, so I too will have to rectify that omission...AND also get the book!

newbie

Hello All. I'm so excited that this will be my first KAL. I'm waiting for my book to arrive and keep looking back at the photos of the bags trying to decide which to start first. I'm famous for starting and not finishing. Sure I'm not the only one who does that . . . I just realized too that I've never taken photos of my knitting projects. What have I been thinking. Guess I'll have to take care of that this weekend. I've already made two Christmas gifts and I may have to revise my list to include some bags. Hm. . .

started one

I was so excited to get this book early. I thought we would be waiting untill november. What a great surprise. I started Lace doily purse on page 61. I had a little trouble at first because the direction are worded funny but I figured it out and finished the handle now I'm starting on the front.

I have yarn for the Celtic weekend tote on page 85. My favorite bag is the knitting needle knitting bag but I haven't found a good yarn sub for that one.

I can't wait to see all the bags everyone makes.

Bag Style KAL

I ordered the book from Amazon, and can't wait to get started! This is my very first KAL, so I'm quite excited!

Linda W

I just joined - now that I've got so much time from 9-midnight at work I might as well take advantage of it. (I work from home on second shift). Anyway, I'm looking forward to this.

Can't wait...

I just found this KAL this morning and I'm so excited. I ordered the book the other day without even knowing what the bags looked like inside. Now that I've seen them, I CAN'T wait to get started!!

Good luck everyone!
Marsha

Waiting....

...for my copy to arrive! I ordered it from amazon and in the UK the book won't be delivered before mid October!!!
Thanks for letting me join in.. I look forward to contributing with pics of my projects :)

PS: how do I add a BagStyle KAL button to my blog??? Cheers!

Oh, snap, another commitment . . .

Hey, wait a minute! I don't even have the book yet! Guess I better hit the bookstore, huh? Oh, and then I'll have to hit my lys, never mind deciding which bag to knit. The term 'bag lady' comes to mind for some reason. . .

Anxious

I'm so excited about this book. And gosh darn it, I've yet to find an English bookstore over here. So I ordered mine too (along with Lace Style... great minds think alike) and I'm anxiously awaiting that shipment across the ocean.

For those of you who don't know, I'm currently living in Japan near Tokyo. My husband is in the Air Force and we are stationed at Yokota AB. It's super exciting (especially when you find really nice bamboo needles for 100 yen and Noro yarn for 40% off listed price, which is already way below the cost in the states).

So until then, I'll just keep changing my mind of which bag to start first.
Here's my blog so you can watch Japan through our eyes.

Did I just join a KAL?

As if I don't have enough things on my plate as it is?

But it's an IK KAL.

But it's Bags.

Ah, okay then. Let's get Knitting!

Bag Style book not here yet

I ordered my book thru Amazon, and it is supposed to ship on Oct 1. Saturday, sure it is. Anyway, I ordered it and Lace Style together to get free shipping and now my thrift means it will take even longer to get here. In the meantime I will just have to drool on the pix of everybody's projects.

AJ in AZ

Now what do I do?

As a lurker who has thought many times of joining in but has not -how does this KAL work? I have ordered my book from Amazon - do I just pick any one of the designs -

Excited

This is my first KAL and I am really looking forward to getting started.

Can't wait to start

Even though I've got a THOUSAND things going I couldn't resist joining this KAL. I can't wait to start!

Angie.

Knitalong Now Accepting Members - Join Us!

At Interweave we've loved watching knitters from across the globe participate in the very successful Scarf Style and Wrap Style knitalong and Lace Style knitalong.

Bag Style is the next book in that same series, with 22 signature bag designs by top knitwear designers. Members of this KAL are encouraged to share their own creative versions of the patterns as well as their tips and suggestions for materials. And we'd love to hear if you're using the Design Notebook section of the book to aid your decisions about alternatives for handles, closures, fasteners, bag shapes, and stabilizers!

If you're interested in joining, please send an email to knitalong AT interweave DOT com and we'll send you a link with instructions on how to start posting to the site. Please include "Bag Style KAL" in the subject line of your email.

Here's a complete list of the patterns in Bag Style:

• Zenith Carpet Bag by Veronik Avery
• Two-Tone Triangle Tote by Mary D'Alton
• Cabana Backpack by Mags Kandis
• Knitting Needle Knitting Bag by Pam Allen
• Rugged Messenger Bag by Joshua Eckels
• Classic Crocheted Purse by Norah Gaughan
• Hemp Market Bag by Katie Himmelberg
• Linen Tube Purse by Ruthie Nussbaum
• Apple Ribbon Tote by Bri Ana Drennon/Regina Rioux Gonzalez
• Felt Laptop Case by Kate Jackson
• Fair Isle Book Bag by Kristin Nicholas
• Lace Doily Purse by Lisa Daehlin
• Formal Boot Bag by Laura Irwin
• Yoga Mat Tote by Sharon O'Brien
• Yoyo Hobo by Judith Swartz
• Celtic Weekend Tote by Lisa B. Evans
• Chulla Pouch by Mary Jane Mucklestone
• Penny Rug Pouch by Mags Kandis

Check out the Bag Style Slide Show!

I AM READY

Got my book at my nearest Barnes & Noble yesterday!

So, many beautiful bags, where do i start.

Ok, need to relax , as you can see i love bags

Marisol

I got it!!!!

Received my book yesterday!!! Oh my, now which one am I going to do??? That is going to be a tough decision, they are all so nice!!!

I sure hope all of you guys start getting your books in from Amazon soon!!!

Ok, going to go flip through that book again & see if I can decide.....

Anita

Psyched!!

I can't wait to go to Barnes and Noble and get my copy of Bag Style. I DO love knitting bags, and wearing bags, and buying bags. I just realized, I'm a bag ho. I bet I'm not the only one either. Bag hos unite!!

Cheryl

Book will be here in a few days!!

I was so surprised to get an email from Barnes & Noble today telling me that my book will be shipped tomorrow!! I ordered from B&N so I could use my paypal balance... They told me the same as Amazon, that it wouldn't ship till Nov 1st! Very pleased & anxiously awaiting my package!!! :)

Anita

http://yarndemonadventures.blogspot.com/

....Waiting!

Hello fellow KAL members,

I have a profound love for knitting and felting bags. I do not like lining them, that is a problem. So, I have all these bags here that needs to be lined and the fasteners attached. However, I can not wait until I receive my book and get started on a bag from the the Bag Style Book. I know crazy, but I love to knit. Working with the bigger needles is so much easier and the knitting goes so much faster. Check out my blog to see my latest two bags.

http://things-that-interest-me.blogspot.com

Happy Knitting,

Michele in Washington, DC

I Love to Knit ! ;D

Wow! Hi, everyone! This is my first official KAL and I'm really looking forward to it. Can't wait to receive my book from Amazon and get started in November. We have sheep of our own (Columbia & Corriedale/CVM) and produce roving and wool yarn. Learning to knit just seemed like a perfect progression from having produced our farm's own products - and now here I am. My friends told me that I would really get hooked on knitting - boy were they right... Thanks so much!!

-Lori, Country Willow Farm, Michigan

My First Official KAL! :)

Hello there! I've only discovered KAL's this past week and I'm really happy to participate! I'm a Canadian who enjoys knitting and other crafts in my free time. Can't wait until my book arrives from Amazon (unfortunately, it doesn't ship until November 1st).

Sincerely,

Janie

Just got here!

Hi All! I just got my invitation to the KAL. Really looking forward to it!! I'm gonna go order my book now from amazon!! :)
Here is my personal blog if anyone is interested: http://yarndemonadventures.blogspot.com/

Anita

intro

Hi there!

I'm Mary Lynn (from Cleveland) and learned about this KAL from Jane's blog. I so very much enjoy knitting bags and felting and I have been friends for a long, long time (originally, it was unintentional . . . and I have the sweaters to prove it!). I have pre-ordered the book from Amazon.

Looking at the slide show of the bags in this book, I have to say that for almost all of them I was saying "oh, I'll do this one first. No, this one. No, maybe this one."

What fun!

Mary Lynn

New KAL member

Hi
...just joined and looking forward to getting my book and knitting with all of you. Check out my blog.

Can't Wait

I'm awaiting my book from my LYS. Hope it is here soon because I see at least three bags I want to knit right away. Thanks for starting this KAL.