Monday, January 28, 2008

Thank you for visiting Knitting Dream!

It is my pleasure to share my handbag and hat patterns with you. Available in either knitted or crocheted versions, the bags offer you the opportunity to create beautiful designs using the method you are most comfortable with. My designs are photographed using various wools and can be created in any yarn you like. It’s your choice!

A complete list of available patterns is listed on the right. Clicking on the photo will take you to the detailed description including payment options. Patterns are available in PDF downloadable format or via USPS. When purchasing via Paypal, you will receive your pattern(s) as a PDF document via email usually within 24 hours. If you do not receive the .pdf within 24 hours of payment, please check your e-mail spam/junk folder. Also check your e-mail address on the Paypal invoice to make sure that you have sent me a working e-mail address. Please, e-mail me if you have not received the .pdf.
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I have worked very diligently to create these patterns for your enjoyment. Please respect my time and honor the copryrights. Thank you.

Now, let me introduce you to my latest patterns:

Felted Stained Glass Fan Bag (Knit)

The "Felted Stained Glass Fan Bag" is beautiful and unique! The bags shown were made using Noro "Kureyon" which is a variegated yarn with beautiful colors variations. The bag can be made with any wool that felts. The bottom of the bag looks like a stained glass window!

The pattern contains instructions for 2 versions of the bag. Version 1 is taller and Version 2 is shorter. Version 1 is shown with a knit tube at the top which is optional. The bag is made from the top down in rounds. Each fan is made individually and joined as you knit. View the details…


Bar Harbor Shell Bag (Knit)

To felt or not to felt? This will be your decision.!The knit "Bar Harbor Shell Bag" is beautiful and unique! The tessellating shells have a beautiful texture and are outlined in black for a stained glass look. The knit bag is beautiful whether you decide to felt is or not. Unfelted the bag has a rich texture and the shells seem to stand out from the black outlines. Felt the bag and the shells still have some stitch definition. This bag does not look like a typical felted bag. The bags seem to glow. View the details…

Felted Blooming Zig Zag Bag (Knit)


The Blooming Zig Zag bag features a drawstring that resembles a vine with leaves growing on the ends. Pull on the drawstring vine to gather the blossoms at the top of the bag and tie a bow to keep all your belongings snugly inside. This bag is pretty from top to bottom. Once you start knitting you won’t want to put your needles down! Get out your crayons and plan colors for your own “Felted Blooming Zig Zag Bag“. View the details...


Felted Stained Glass Bag with Flap (Knit)

The tessellating fans are outlined in black giving this bag a stained glass look. The bottom of the bag looks like a stained glass window. The bag is worked from the top down in rounds. Each fan is knit individually. This bag shown was knit using Noro "Kureyon" a beautiful variegated yarn. The bag can be knit with any wool that felts. View the details…


Stained Glass Window Bag (Knit)

Create your own unique "Stained Glass Window Bag". The stained glass window can be used to decorate other items. You can felt them for potholders, trivets, or even suncatchers! Use your imagination.
The bag is knit separately from the "stained glass window". The pattern includes directions for 3 versions of the "stained glass window". You choose the colors and size of the "stained glass window". You can felt the "window" a little, a lot, or not at all. View the details…


Felted Stained Glass Beret (Knit)

Create your own unique "Felted Stained Glass Beret". The tessellating fans are outlined in black making the top of the beret look like a stained glass window. The beret begins at the head band and is worked upwards. The pattern may look complicated, but it's not and once you start you will not want to put your knitting down! View the details…


Felted Stained Glass Hat / Art (Knit)

Knitting is an art! Use the hat for chilly days and when the weather turns warmer instead of putting the hat away, place it over a hoop. It can be hung on a wall, or placed in a window as a sun catcher. You can create your own unique "Stained Glass Window Hat/Art" and display your "knitting art" all year long! View the details…


Felted Crochet Stained Glass Flower Bag

The tessellating petals are outlined in black which gives this bag a stained glass look. The bottom of the bag looks like a flower in a stained glass window. There is a drawstring used to close the bag. When the drawstring is pulled the petals are drawn together to hold your belongings inside.

The handles are twisted cords that look like rope and there are tassels on each end. The twisted cord handles and the tassels gives the bag an added look of elegance. View the Details ...


Felted Stained Glass Tote (Crochet)

This bag is for all my crocheting friends! The tesselating fans are outlined in black for a "stained glass look". Once you start crocheting you will not want to put it down!
Dimensions: 15" across and 16" from top to bottom. View the details…



Felted Stained Glass Starflower Bag (Knit):

The fan shapes in the “stained glass starflower motif” are outlined in black which makes the motif look like a stained glass window. The “stained glass starflower motif” can also be used on jackets, sweatshirts, or as a trivet, a sun catcher, etc. It looks complicated but once you get the hang of it you will not want to put your knitting down. Most of the diagrams used in the pattern are easy to follow pictures.The bag is knit separately from the “stained glass starflower motif“. Add a pretty button, brooch pin, a favorite earring that lost it’s mate, etc. to make your starflower shine! View the details....

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Felted Stained Glass Fan Bag



The knit pattern is $5.00. Please, use the Paypal "Shopping Cart" button. The pattern is sent as a .pdf usually within 24 hours. To use a check, money order, for a hard copy of the pattern, or for other information e-mail me at knittingdream@hotmail.com
The "Felted Stained Glass Fan Bag" is beautiful and unique! The bags shown were made using Noro "Kureyon" which is a variegated yarn with beautiful colors variations. The bag can be made with any wool that felts. The bottom of the bag looks like a stained glass window!

It is hard to put down my knitting when I'm making one of these bags because I enjoy seeing the color changes and each bag is different. The bag is pretty before it's felted and always surprises me when they come out of the washer because the bags are even prettier than when they went in. The pattern contains instructions for 2 versions of the bag. Version 1 is taller and Version 2 is shorter. Version 1 is shown with a knit tube at the top which is optional.The bag is made from the top down in rounds. Each fan is made individually and joined as you knit. The diagrams used in the pattern are pictures. The bag looks more complicated than it is and once you get the "hang of it" you will not want to put your knitting down! No matter what brand of wool is used, each bag will be unique.

Dimensions after felting: 11"tall, 14" across and a 9" round bottom. ...Can be felted to a smaller size, 10" high, 12" across the top tapering down to 10" with a 7 1/2" round bottom.

Stained Glass Window Hat/Art knit



Knitting is an art! Use the hat for chilly days and when the weather turns warmer instead of putting the hat away place it over a hoop! It can be hung on a wall, or placed in a window as a sun catcher!

You can create your own unique "Stained Glass Window Hat/Art" and display your "knitting art" all year long!

The hat is 11" across the top and the head band is 21"

This may look complicated, but once you get the "hang of it" you will not want to put your knitting down! The pattern has picture as diagrams to help you through the steps and if you have any questions you can e-mail me for help.

The pattern is $5.00. Please, use the Paypal Add to Cart button above. The pattern is sent as a .pdf usually within 24 hours. To use a check, money order, or to purchase a hard copy of the pattern and other information e-mail me at knittingdream@hotmail.com


Sunday, January 13, 2008

Felted Stained Glass Beret - knit



Create your own unique "Felted Stained Glass Beret". The tessellating fans are outlined in black which makes the top of the beret look like a stained glass window.
The beret begins at the head band and is worked upwards. The pattern may look complicated, but it's not and once you start you will not want to put your knitting down!

Dimensions: The beret as shown has a 21 1/2" headband which can be adjusted plus or minus for a custom fit during the felting process. The top of the beret is 11" to 12" across depending on the size dinner plate used after felting.

The pattern is $5.00. Please, use the Paypal Add to Cart button above. The pattern is sent as a .pdf usually within 24 hours. To use a check, money order, or to purchase a hard copy of the pattern and other information e-mail me at knittingdream@hotmail.com