The Paka Bag was designed specifically for felted alpaca, which is softer, lighter and more pliable than felted wool. Pleats at the sides give the bag its distinctive shape, creating soft, sumptuous folds that open to a generous body. A large bag with lots of room!

Paka is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together from the bottom up in the round, then lightly felted in a washing machine. The pleating is knit into the bag (no sewing!). The strap is knit and felted separately, so strap length can be customized.

MATERIALS:

Yarn: 6 Skeins Araucania Alpaka Reina (approximately 1200 yards); Color: Caramel

Notions: Fiberfill (for shaping), scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 1 magnetic sew-on purse snap, a 1-3/4 inch diameter decorative button

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