The iconic cherry blossom you see on many Noni purses and decorating Ella Coats (and even Nora's summer sandals!) are now available in a stand-alone pattern. Enjoy adding these lovely, simple flowers to necklines, hemlines, table centerpieces, bags, purses, totes, and projects of all kinds. 

See the Additional Details tab below for information about difficulty level, gauge, necessary materials, and suggested yarns.

Difficulty Level  

Requires knowledge of casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, and some hand-sewing to complete the finishing process

Finished Dimensions

Finished dimensions vary with needle and yarn gauge. The pictured flowers were worked on a size 7 needle and measure 2.5 inches (5cm) across.

Gauge  

Gauge is not important for this project insofar as you can make flowers larger or smaller by changing the needle size and the yarn type. Work with fingering yarn on a size 3 needle will result in diminutive flowers. Work on size 50 needles and a triple-strand of super-bulky, and you will get pizza-sized flowers. Gauge is POWER!

Yarn Requirements

Each flower is made with between 3 - 4 yds (2.75 - 3.75m) of worsted weight yarn when worked on the recommended needle size

Other Materials

• US size 7 (4.5mm) set of 5 double-pointed needles 
• 5 locking stitch markers to hold stitches for each petal
• Sharp-tipped, large-eyed darning needle for weaving in ends on the flower.

Optional Materials

• Noni color-matched Seed Beads and Thread packages
• Small gauge sewing needle for beading (I pick a needle that I can comfortably thread AND it will fit through a size 8 seed bead

Sometimes you just want a soft bag that drapes over your shoulder and wears like a broken-in pair of jeans. This bag is that bag.

Available in 3 sizes, there is a size that will perfectly fit your purpose: the smallest bag is just right for a day-trip, a jaunt to the mall, for your lunch, or to tuck inside a big bag. It's the little bag you grab when you've got to make a quick trip. The medium sized bag is the classic all-day every-day bag. And the large size is a great tote for your knitting projects, a weekend escape, or for people like me who love a large bag even if all you've got in it is a set of keys.

Click on the Additional Details tab for more information about dimensions, yarn amounts, materials, and bag kits that include everything you need to complete this project.

Finished Dimensions

Small Nomad Felted Bag

8" (20cm) square bottom
8-9" (20-23cm) wide across the front/back at bag top
8" (20cm) tall to handle

Medium Nomad Felted Bag

9.5-11" (24-28cm) square bottom
12" (30cm) wide across the front/back at bag top
10-11 (25 - 28cm) tall to handle

Large Nomad Felted Bag

14" (35.5cm) square bottom
16" (41cm) across the front/back at bag top
15” (38cm) tall to handle

Pattern Difficulty

Intrepid beginner: Requires knowledge of knitting and purling, increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, and working in the round on circular needles.

Gauge

Pre-felted gauge for felted bag: 12-13 stitches and 16 rounds = 4" (10cm) in St st using a double-strand of worsted-weight yarn.

 Gauge for knitted bag: 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4" (10cm) in St st using a double-strand of DK-weight OR a single-strand of worsted-weight, non-felting fiber.

Materials

Yarn Requirements

Felted Small Hobo Bag: 500 yds (457m)
Felted Medium Hobo Bag: 1,000 yds (914m)
Felted Large Hobo Bag: 1,600 yds (1462m)
Unfelted Small Hobo Bag with a single strand: 340 yds (312m)
Unfelted Medium Hobo Bag with a single strand 670 yds (612m)
Unfelted Large Hobo Bag with a single strand 1070 yds (978m)
Unfelted Small Hobo Bag with a double strand 500 yds (457m)
Unfelted Medium Hobo Bag with a double strand 1,000 yds (914m)
Unfelted Large Hobo Bag with a double strand 1,600 yds (1462m)

Needles & Other Materials

Size 11 (8mm) 24" (60cm) circular needles
Size 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles(set)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Sewing needle for finishing work, such as sewing in the zipper
Nylon beading thread
Stitch markers to mark bag corners and round beginning
8 cabochon rivets
JUL Mountain Explorer
YKK zipper with closed ends 2 sliders

Pictured Samples

Pictured Bags were made in Stonehedge Fiber Mill's Shepherd's Wool. Small bag pictured in Lime. Medium bag pictured in Misty Blue. Large bag pictured in Lakershore.

The name evokes endless winds and carved dunes. The ridged construction calls to mind timeless and ancient handmade basketry re-interpreted for the modern trek.

Inspired by the artistic yet everyday carpet bags of nomadic tribes, the richly draped top and Amazing Snap keep all your provisions secure. Best of all, each of the three oversized purses feels organically comfortable against your body and lends an adventurer's flair to all your looks.

Custom handles by JUL and hardware components by Noni complete the bag.

Look at Additional Details below for information about dimensions, gauge, materials, and necessary.

Finished Dimensions

Small Bedouin Bag

10 - 10.5" (25 - 26.25cm) wide across the front/back at bag bottom
5" (12.5cm) deep
16"(40cm) tall from bottom to top opening
34" (86cm) circumference of top opening

Medium Bedouin Bag

13" (33cm) wide across the front/back at bag bottom
8" (20.25cm) deep
21" (53.25cm) tall from bottom to top opening
38" (96.5cm) circumference of top opening

Large Bedouin Bag

14" (35.5cm) wide across the front/back at bag bottom
8" (20.5cm) deep bottom
23" (58.5cm) tall to top opening
46" (116.5cm) circumference of top opening 

Pattern Difficulty

Intrepid beginner to Intermediate: Requires knowledge of knitting and purling, picking up stitches, working in the round on circular needles, and knitting in the stitch several rows below. Some simple hand-sewing also required for finishing.

Gauge

Pre-felted gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rounds = 4" (10cm) in St st with a double-strand of worsted weight yarn.

Materials

Bedouin Hardware Kit is available for this pattern and includes:

1 JUL Budapest 26" (66cm) leather handle with tabs
1 Noni Rivet-in Snap

Yarn Requirements

Small Bedouin: 1500 yds (1375m)
Medium Bedouin: 1750 yds (1600m)
Large Bedouin: 2250 yds (2057m)

Needles and Other Materials

Size 11 (8mm) 24" (60cm) or 32" (80cm) circular needle
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Nylon beading thread
Stitch markers
1 - 1 1/2 yards (1 - 1.4m) of lining material (if desired)

Pictured Samples

Pictured felted bags were made with Stonehedge Fiber Mill's Shepherd's Wool. The small bag was made in Lakeshore, medium bag in Great Lakes, and large bag in Blue Spruce.

Yoga practitioners will love the simplicity and functionality of this felted Yoga Mat Tote. A simple tie closure keeps it shut and the beautiful JUL rolled leather handle makes it comfortable on the shoulder. For those archers among us, it was pointed out to me that this might also make a great quiver!

The pattern also includes instructions for two sizes of Everything totes. These totes have nice wide bases so you can pack a lot into them. Fold in the corners for a decidedly vintage travel bag, or fill it to the top. A zipper closure keeps your things from spilling out all over the tarmac.

See the Additional Details Tab below for information about Finished Dimensions, Pattern Difficulty and Required Skills, Gauge, Required knitting needles and yarn, and other materials.

Finished Dimensions

For thinner mats

17" (43cm) circumference
25" (64cm) tall

For thicker mats

20" (51cm) circumference
25" (64cm) tall

Pattern Difficulty

Requires knowledge of knitting and purling, increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, working in the round on circular needles, and some simple hand-sewing.

Gauge

Pre-felted gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rounds = 4" (10cm) in St st with a double-strand of worsted weight yarn.
Un-felted bag gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4" (10cm).

Materials

Yarn Requirements

Yoga Bags: 825-875 yds (754-800m) (A)
                 50 yds (46m) (B)
Small Everything Tote: 250 yds (229m)(A)
                                  1500 yds (1372m) in (B)
Large Everything Tote:500 yds (457m) (A)
                                 2,165 yds (1,980m) (B)

Unfelted Bags

To make unfelted bags, use a single strand of worsted weight yarn (or smaller-gauge yarn that when held double is equivalent to worsted weight) and a size 8 (5mm) 24" (60cm) circular needle (or size needed to achieve the "felted" gauge). If using single strand of worsted weight yarn, use approximately 2/3 the yardage listed above; if using two strands of lighter-weight yarn, use the same yardage as listed above.

Needles and Other Materials

Size 11 (8mm) 16" (40cm) or 24" (60 cm) or 32" (80cm)
Size 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles (set)
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Nylon beading thread
Stitch markers to mark corners
30" (70cm) Jul handle with tabs in black (for Yoga bag)
2 JUL 24" (60cm) rolled leather handles with 2" (5cm) rings & leather tabs(for Small Everything Tote)
2 Jul 30" (76cm) rolled leather handles with 2" (5cm) gunmetal rings & leather tabs (for Large Everything Tote)
Double-capped rivets
Noni 30" (76cm) custom YKK zipper with 2 bottom stops
8 Noni 24mm bag feet (for Everything Totes)
A piece of Matt Board to stiffen the Everything Tote bottom

Pictured Samples

Sample bags were made with Stonehedge Fiber Mill Sheherd's wool. The Yoga Bag is made in Brown with contrasting I-cord edging and bottom in Berries. The two Everything Totes are made in Berries with contrasting I-cord edging and bottom in Brown.