An easy-to-knit project, the flamenco bag is a medium-sized bag that was inspired by the luxurious skirts worn by the flamenco dancer. This bag gives the impression of romance and movement even when sitting on a table. It is a roomy bag that can go anywhere, from the park, to a fancy evening out.

Even though the bags look very sleek and high end, the felting and finishing is quick and easy. Simply hand sew the felt “flaps” over the snap handle structure, snap closed, and walk out the door.

Finished Dimensions
16–19” (40 – 48cm) wide across the front/back at bag bottom
8–9” (20 – 22.5cm) deep when sitting up
rectangular bottom itself:7” (17.5cm) wide
4” (10 cm deep)
8 1/2” (21.25cm) tall from bottom to frame.
Flaps measure 10” (25cm) wide

Pattern Difficulty
Requires knowledge of knitting and puring, picking up stitches, and knitting in the round on both circular and double-points. The finishing for this project is considered easy.

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

Materials
Yarn Requirements
1200 yards (1100m) worsted weight yarn

Needles and Other Materials
Size 11 (8mm) 24” (60cm) and 32” (80cm) circular needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Nylon beading thread
10” (25cm) purse frame in silver, gunmetal or burnished bronze finish
Noni 27” (67.5cm) purse chain
4 – 6 Noni 24mm bag feet

Pictured Samples
The bags pictured were created using Stonhedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool in Purple, Michigan Blue, and Raspberry.