XL B.B. in Sable and Cream

I honestly loved making it a second time and when it sells I will make a third...and 4th and and and.... I suggest you do the interior pocket in something that 'pops' so you can easily see it when you open your bag. Why? Because it is fun, and you don't have to search for where to dip your hand.

My two secret test knitters have finsished knitting Pipes and Braids, and except for some color changes on the braid, it is deemed error free. As soon as the second knitter finishes her straps and felts her bag it will be officially for immediate sale. Did you know that one of the test knitters is on this KAL. Oh lovely test knitter will you please expose your identity and show us your gorgeous bag??

Should I introduce myself...well I guess I just will - Hi I am She-Knits!

I am Sharon. I live in the burbs of Chicago Illinois. I am a SAHM of 7, well does it still count as 7 when 2 are in college...wait I can answer that OF COURSE it still counts, just less laundry. Besides having a passion for creating knit and felted bags, I also am a doula, which means I work with birthing women during labor and delivery. I am thrilled...seriuosly...to be hosting this knit-a-long, and again want to thank Silja for the suggestion. I really want to encourage you all to not be shy, this is going to be a msaller more intimate KAL, which is how I like it. I don't imagine we will grow bigger (for now) then 15-20 of us.. I love hearing what people have to say about there knitting, see pictures both in progress and finished., and am always fascinated by how one pattern can look so different when using different color combinations of yarn. I also want to say that there are NO dumb questions EVER, and if you are too shy to ask openly on here you can always e-mail me.

I just finished another BIG BAG in black, gray, purple and pink






I have just cast on another XL Bowling Bag which will be used as a sample my LYS as they have asked me to teach a class on felted bags with my patterns. This one will be made with a darker brown bottom and straps, but will have have the same warm oak brown body, and I am not sure on the pocket and top strips as of yet in terms of color.

I am also just finishing a new bag that I am writing a pattern for that has been great fun called Pipes and Twists.Here's a little teaser.





Last but not least I am writing up a pattern for my Floral Bowling bag, as there have been mnay requests for it.



I never thought this would happen, however I have been knitting and typing so very much in the last 2 weeks that the space between my ring finger and pinky on the top of my hand is KILLING ME and I must stop typing tonight and rest it..
I plan on adding more pictures to this post tomorrow.
Night all- or good morning depending on what part of the country you are from. Please oh please introduce yourselves!!! How do you say good night and or good morning in your native languages? I kind of grunt in the morning, and pretty much say nightey night :)