I hope I read the TSA rules correctly because my travel knitting includes:
The Garter Stripe Bag that I just finished only in green and charcoal grey.
The Linen Stitch Scarflet: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linen-stitch-scarflet
And a Cupcake hat from this pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cupcake-beanie-2
If I can figure out how to post via iPhone, I may check in. If not, have a great week.
Sometimes it works out that I have a finished object to post on FO Fridays.
My Garter Stitch bag is finished. Strap. Lining. Button Loop. Button. Finished.
I decided not to use the leather straps as they weren’t long enough for my comfort. So I knit an I-cord around some nylon rope.
I only made one strap because I don’t like two straps on my shoulder. It seems like one is always falling off and I’m constantly fiddling with it. After the strap was felted, I sewed it to the inside of the bag.
This is the outside with the strap sewn on.
And this is what it looks like on the inside. I knit about 25 rows flat so I had a flat section to attach to the bag. 10 rows would have done the trick but I wanted to make sure it was big enough. Better to be safe than sorry. I sewed on the button loop, too, but I forgot to get a picture of that part.
The next step was attaching the 1 1/2 inch button. This was something I actually had in my button stash. The price was right at 25 cents.
Then I lined it.
With the lime green.
Because I liked it the best.
I’ll have Mr. Aitch take a picture of me with the bag so you can get a better idea of the size. I’ll put the details on my Ravelry page, too.
I just realized that I have 72 hours to decide what knitting I will take on an airplane. Socks seem like a small, unobtrusive choice however, I am not a fan of small diameter circular needles and dpns (double point needles) don’t seem to be very friendly seat mates. Those might have to go in the checked baggage.
I could start on a second Garter Stitch bag for someone who’s been hinting for one. The size 9 circular needle wouldn’t be as hard on my hands and it’s mindless garter stitch knitting that I can do without looking.
Cascade 220 Primavera and Jet
BTW I have the strap and most of the lining sewn in my Garter Stitch bag. I just need to sew on the button loop and find or make a fabulous button to hold it closed. Pictures soon.
Maybe I should check my Ravelry queue to see what other knitting projects I could take.
Any suggestions?
I did it! And I’m happy with the results.
The finished measurements are 10 1/2 inches tall and 13 1/4 inches wide. It’s shown here stuffed with 2 bath towels and a hand towel. The pile of fluff is what I had to shave off as it was a bit fuzzy.
I bought some leather straps but I don’t think they are quite right for this bag so I’ve decided to knit some I-cord around a clothesline as straps for strength and durability. I’ll sew them on after they are felted.
The final decision I need to make is with the fabric for the lining. Most of my bags have a dark interior and I feel like I’m looking into a black hole to find what I need. I prefer a brighter lining.
I’d rather use a piece of fabric I already have rather than buy something new.
Option 1 is a scrap of cotton (less than 1/2 yard) from my mother-in-law’s stash. There might be enough for pockets which I find are a necessity. Of course the pocket could be made from another fabric or I could make a zippered pocket with a different lining as well.
Option 2 is a bright lime green silky-satiny fabric that matches the green squiggle on the front. I have a yard which is more than enough for the lining and many pockets.
Do you have an opinion on the lining?
I still have to knit the straps so I have at least a day to decide.
Knitting In Flashes 