A Knitmare on Elm Street, that is! When Surly and I were at Yarnover, Sally picked up a darling project bag at Darn.Knit.Anyway’s booth. I wanted it…I wanted it bad. But Sally snagged the really cute one, so I moped. However, thanks to Google and Etsy, we found the maker of these creepy-funny project bags. She is Laura from Slipped Stitch Studios and sells a lot of great items on Etsy.
As Laura describes this now out-of-stock Michael Miller fabric:
Do you enjoy horror and knitting? This bag has a bit of both!
Please be aware that this pattern includes some rather disturbing fiber-related images….
Fido gets your WIP, a shawl massacre!
Mr. Meowington unravels your cashmere- hundreds (of yards) slain!
Hubby couldn’t find chopsticks…so he uses your $40 artisan needles for lunch utensils!! THE HORROR!
….Not to mention, and I think we have all been there…picking up a supposedly “Quick and Easy Pattern” and expiring whilst casting on!
This funny pattern by Michael Miller is a “must-have” for any knitter with a wicked sense of humor!
So go ahead and show your knitter pride!
And let’s not forget the grumpy kid forced to wear ill-fitting handknits!
Our favorite image is of course the skeleton who dies in a vain attempt at knitting, so when I ordered my bag, I asked in the comments if the picture of Mr. Skeleton was complete and intact. She answered within 3 seconds and said it was right there, front and center!
I am extremely pleased with the bag. It is very well made, fully lined, with a number of small pockets inside.
I also acquired some absolutely stunning yarn:
On the left from Briar Rose Fibers: Sea Pearl, laceweight,50% merino, 50% tencel, 800 yds/219 gms (I’m not sure what my color is because there is no color # given on the skein); purchased at Yarnover.
On the right from Artyarns: Silk Rhapsody, 50% silk, 50% kid mohair, 260 yds/100 gms, color #137 ( a gorgeous champagne!) — a gift from Surly purchased at Lila and Claudine’s. This is the same yarn we both used for our Topsy Turvy Moebius.
I am sure Surly will have some nice things to share in the upcoming days!!
ETA from Surly: Yes, I will. In an upcoming post I’ll share the yarn I bought and my most recent knitmare finished object.
PS from Susan — we just got John’s official picture from the Birkie (I did not get any action shots):
Gorgeous yarn! Clever bag!
Comment by kmkat — April 23, 2010 @ 10:34 pm
The yarn is stunning, and I adore the bag.
Comment by rudee — April 24, 2010 @ 12:49 am
love love the bag!!!!!!
Comment by Kimberly — April 24, 2010 @ 9:03 am
I have seen that fabric before and also react gleefully to it.
Now get that yarn knit up – I can’t wait to see what that Sea Pearl becomes!
Comment by twinsetellen — April 24, 2010 @ 9:40 am
That fabric is outstanding! I may have to visit that etsy shop. I scored some great Briar Rose too.
Comment by twinsetjan — April 24, 2010 @ 12:07 pm
I have the same bag! It’s wonderful isn’t it; just perfect for small projects and so well made.
Comment by SusanInStatenIsland — April 26, 2010 @ 4:46 pm
Cool fabric! Makes me want to dig out my sewing machine! I wanted to write to you to thank you for your pattern for the eyelet border for the Great American Aran Afghan. I just finished up my Great American Afghan last night and I used your border pattern. I have been taking a GAA class at a local yarn shop for the past six months and I told some of my fellow knitters/classmates about the border on your blog. Two others also used your border pattern on their afghans! Thank you, thank you! I am thrilled with how the border and the entire afghan turned out. If you’d like to see it, I have posted a few photos on my blog at http://www.kimsknittingkorner.blogspot.com
Next, I’ll be tackling the Great American Aran Afghan! Your posts about that project are very inspirational.
Comment by Kim Fluck — April 26, 2010 @ 11:30 pm
Ladies- I have that bag and the needlecase, in turquoise. Sometimes, that’s how we feel, as knitter’s.
Comment by Lorraine — April 27, 2010 @ 8:45 am
The bag is great!!!
Comment by knittingoutloud — April 28, 2010 @ 8:14 am
What a cool bag!!!! But. Way cooler than that is John’s photo! WooHoo! He looks like he’s in the Olympics!
Comment by Kym — April 29, 2010 @ 3:36 pm
John looks super.
Comment by victoria — May 2, 2010 @ 12:32 pm