I designed the sheep bag after being asked for a long time to design one. Choose from the Wooly Ewe and the Wooly Lamb - these two sizes are created by changing from a double-strand to single-strand of yarn and going down in needle size.

These two sheep are given their personality by the way you embroider on their faces, so use your favorite sheep as your model. Or, as I did, think of a celebrity sheep (Lamb chop) or the faces of your favorite illustrator (Maurice Sendak) to inspire your embroidery.

My little boy (4 when I first designed this bag) decided that the sheep should be his, which made me see that they would make terrific stuffed animals. Instead of putting a zipper in the back, simply stuff after felting and then sew closed for a wonderful wooly pal.

And, of course, you'll be the star of the Sheep & Wool Festival when you carry one of these bags with you!

Finished Dimensions

Woolly Lamb Bag

10" (25.5cm) from chest to rump
8" (20.3cm) bag opening
15" (38cm) girth

Woolly Ewe Bag

22" (56cm) from chest to rump
10"  (25.5cm) bag opening
22" (56cm) girth

Pattern Difficulty

Intrepid Beginner to Intermediate: Requires knitting, purling, working in the round on circular and double-pointed needles, some simple embroidery.

Gauge

Woolly Ewe

13 stitches and 16 rounds = 4" (10cm) in St st with a double-strand of worsted weight yarn on size 11 (8mm) needles.

Woolly Lamb

16 stitches and 22 rounds = 4" (10cm) in St st with a double-strand of worsted weight yarn on size 6 (4mm) needles.

Materials

Yarn Requirements

Woolly Lamb Bag

430 yds (393m) worsted weight feltable wool in white or black (A)
100 yds (91m) worsted weight feltable wool in brown (B)

Woolly Ewe Bag  

1,260 yds (1,152m) worsted weight feltable wool in white or black (A)
150 yds (137m) worsted weight feltable wool in brown (B)

Field Flowers

1 skein of flower color will make a whole field of flowers. Each flower requires approximately 10 yards of yarn.

NOTE:  The flowers you see on the ground on the front cover are Noni Forget-me-nots and are not included in this pattern.

Needles & Other Materials

Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Nylon beading thread
Noni 30" (76cm) custom YKK zipper with 2 bottom stops
Handful of polyester Fiberfill to stuff head and legs

Woolly Lamb Bag
Size 6 (4mm) 12" (30cm) or 16" (41cm) circular and double-pointed needles

Woolly Ewe Bag
Size 11 (8mm) 24" (60cm) circular and double-pointed needles

Field Flowers
Size 3 (3.25mm) set of double-pointed needles

Pictured Samples

Pictured Sheep were made with Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool in White and Brown.

EIGHT different versions! The itsy bitsy with no flap makes a great change purse.

Add the flap and you've got a purse for a wee little person who already loves bags (or a big person who loves wee bags!). . . The tiny bag with no flap is the perfect accessory for your knitting or cosmetic bag; with a flap, it's a great passport & money holder to be slung across the body under a jacket or around the waist.

The small and medium bags with no flap are the quintessential accessory bag: perfect for cosmetics, school supplies, or any little extras. Add flaps and you've got great little bags that go anywhere. Make in fancy fibers for upscale looks.

Cross Overs are the perfect canvas for your creativity: as subtle and sleek or individualized as you want them to be.

Finished Dimensions

Itsy Bitsy Change Purse, no flap

Bag: 4" (10cm) wide x 1" (2.5cm) deep x 3" (7.5cm) tall

Itsy Bitsy Change Purse with flap

Bag: 4" (10cm) wide x 1" (2.5cm) deep x 3" (7.5cm) tall

Flap: 4" (10cm) wide x 3" (7.5cm) tall

Tiny Bag, no flap

Bag: 6" (15cm) wide x 2" (7.5cm) deep x 4" (10cm) tall

Tiny Bag with flap

6" (15cm) wide x 2" (7.5cm) deep x 4" (10cm) tall

Flap

6" (15cm) wide x 4" (10cm) tall

Small Bag, no flap

8" (20cm) wide x 3" (7.5cm) deep x 6.25" (15cm) tall

Small bag with flap

8" (20cm) wide x 3" (7.5cm) deep x 6.25" (15cm) tall

Flap

8" (20cm) wide x 6.25" (15cm) tall

Medium bag with shaped flap

10" (25cm) wide x 4" (10cm) deep x 8" (20cm) tall

Flap

10" (25cm) wide x 8" (20cm) tall

Medium bag with straight flap

10" (25cm) wide x 8" (20cm) tall x 4" (10cm) deep

Flap

10" (25cm) wide x 8" (20cm) tall

Pattern Difficulty

Intrepid beginner: 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.

Materials

Yarn Requirements

Version 1: 65 yds (59m)
Version 2: 95 yds (87m)
Version 3: 170 yds (156m)
Version 4: 230 yds (210m)
Version 5: 330 yards (302m)
Version 6: 360 yards (330m)
Version 7: 580 yards (530m)
Version 8: 580 yards (530m)

Needles and Other Materials

Version 2

3 double-capped or cabochon rivets (matte black rivets pictured but no longer available)
1 bolt snap in matte black

Version 4

1" (2.5cm) nickel rings
4 double-capped or cabochon rivets

Version 6

2 double-capped or cabochon rivets
JUL Cool 24" (60cm) handle in black (HR7-241) (pictured on striped bag)
JUL Simple Sexy 24" (60cm) handle in black (HF6-24) (pictured on green and brown bag)

Version 7

JUL Flat ring Sleek 24" (60cm) handle in black
2 nickel rivets

Version 8

1 24" (60cm) pink handle with nickel elbow attachments
4 double-capped or cabochon rivets

All Versions

Size 11 (8mm) 16 or 24" (40 or 60cm) circular needle
Size 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles (set)
Noni 30" (76cm) custom YKK zipper with 2 bottom stops
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Nylon Beading Thread
Stitch markers'A Noni Design' label

Pictured Samples

All of the bags pictured were created using Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool in Zinnia, Sage, and Brown. 

This sophisticated bag is decorated with five small camellia flowers on the front. Understated. . . it has a subtle dazzle. Line it with an unexpected silk brocade and you'll delight in searching for your keys.

Camellia flower instructions included.

The colors and undulating I-cord embellishment evoke the waves of the ocean, while the flash of the paillettes recalls the dash and dazzle of tiny fish swimming in unison. A great little bag in green. And just picture it in grey and black for Fall 2006!

A variation of Fish Scales, this bag, knitted in cream with pastel iridescent paillettes turning this way and that over a pastel mohair ruff, is a bit more understated. It is the perfect companion in Spring, on a hot Summer night with a pretty pastel dress, or with that white outfit you're saving for a frigid winter day.

Finished Dimensions

9 to 9 to 9

7 1/2" (19cm) wide
3" (7.6cm) deep
7 1/2" (19cm) tall

Green Fish Scales & White Coral Bag

5 1/2" (14cm) wide
3" (7.6cm) deep
7" (17.8cm) tall

Pattern Difficulty

Intrepid Easy: Requires knowledge of casting on, knitting and purling, picking up stitches in knitted fabric, increasing and decreasing, knitting in the round on circular needles, and some hand-sewing during the finishing process.

Guage

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

Materials

Yarn Requirements

9 to 9 to 9

450 yds (412m) Black

Purple Camellias

225 yds (205.75m) Raspberry

Maribou Feathers

120 yds (109.75m) novelty fur type yarn, Black

Green Fish Scale

450 yds (412m) Lime
225 yds (205.75m) Spring Green

White Coral

450 yds (412m) White
225 yds thin gauge mohair Pale Pink, Seafoam, or Cream

Needles and Other Materials

Size 11 (8mm) 24" (60cm) circular needle
Size 8 (5mm) needles
Stitch Markers
2 acrylic purse handles
600 20 mm "mermaid green" paillettes for Fish Scales
200 2mm iridescent white paillettes for Coral
Noni Best Sew in Closure for Evening Bag
11 1/4 x 13 1/2 in sheet of stiffener
4-6 Noni 24mm Bag feet

Pictured Samples

All bags were created using Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool. 9 to 9 to 9 is pictured in Black. The purple Camellias are done in Raspberry. Green Fish Scales is pictured in Lime and Spring Green. Coral bag pictured in White.

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This little evening bag is a "to fall-in-love-with" bag ideal for the beginner or a new knitter. Wear it on your wrist as an ornament, a much loved companion. It carries just what you need and is easy to grab when you are on your way out... to dinner, just window shopping, or a stroll down the beach at sunset.

The flowers and leaves are included in the pattern and offer feminine softness and a little froof to an otherwise very simply-shaped bag. Bead just the flower centers as we have here, or bead every millimeter of the flower petals and leaves for a dazzling effect.

Click on the Additional Details tab below for information about finished dimensions, gauge, materials, and bag kits.

Finished Dimensions

4" (10.15cm) wide
2" (5.10cm) deep
6" (15.25cm) tall

Pattern Difficulty

Intrepid Easy: Requires knowledge of casting on, knitting and purling, picking up stitches in knitted fabric, increasing and decreasing, knitting in the round on circular needles, and some hand-sewing during the finishing process. 

Gauge

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

Materials

Yarn Requirements

170 yds (155m) Violet (A)
80 yds (73m) Zinnia (B)
80 yds (73m) Hot Pink (C)
40 yds (37m) Spring Green (D)

Needles and Other Materials

Size 11 (8mm) 16” circular needle
Size 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles (set)
Size 8 (5mm) straight needles
Size 5 (3.75mm) straight needles
Seed beads and nylon thread in Pink, Orchid, and Citron Green
Tapestry needle
Beading needle
6 x 9  in sheet of stiffener
4 Noni 16mm bag feet
Noni Best Sew-in Snap

Cover Samples

The pictured bag was created using Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool. Bag pictured in Violet with Zinnia and Hot Pink Flowers. Leaves are in Spring Green.

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