5.10.07

FO - Lilac Everlasting Bagstopper

When I decided that Stargazer wasn't the project to bring with on my vacation, I thought that finishing something that had lain languishing might make me feel good. Boy, I had no idea how good! Even though I'd only let it sit about a month, it was great to get back to work on a reusable shopping bag, especially since I'm sure to do some shopping in Hawaii! (This is the Everlasting Bagstopper from this summer's Knitty.)

FO - Everlasting Bagstopper - Handle Detail

I worked the lace pattern to 12" unstretched instead of 10", and only did 7 rows of garter in the round at the top before binding off. I decided to use an I-cord handle, but wanted it to hold the bag a bit more balanced - in case I want to carry anything larger - so I split it for the 3" closest to the bag. The total strap length is 20" - long enough to put over my shoulder, but short enough so it won't drag on the ground if I carry it in hand.

FO - Everlasting Bagstopper

FO - Everlasting Bagstopper - FoldedIt folds up neatly, and the handle is the perfect length to keep it that way. I'm pretty happy with the finished look, but I hope I don't have any problems with yarn tails poking out. Splicing the second ball of hemp in was the toughest join ever; normally I like to use a Russian join, but it didn't come out looking nearly as neat & clean here as it normally does. Oh, well… I'm off to Hawaii tomorrow! :D

6 comments:

  1. The bag looks great, Kari! Hope you have a fantastic vacation!

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  2. Anonymous4.10.07

    Just in time for your vacation!! I am super jealous of you BTW. What island are you going to visit? The bag looks really great. I think it would make an awesome beach bag!

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  3. Anonymous7.10.07

    The bag turned out great, what a lovely color. And I love the way that you folded it into that tidy little package. You'll definitely get a lot of use out of it while you're in Hawaii.

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  4. The bag is wonderful! I love how you split the i-cord - such a good idea.

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  5. Your bag came out so nicely, I really like that color too.

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