felted gardenia wool beach tote

My brother and sister in law picked out this super nice wool for me for Christmas. I told myself I wouldn't start until I finished this bag. The day after I did though, I got right on this one. I made a few changes (made it bigger), but mostly used the beach tote pattern from the book, Uncommon Crochet. There are three other projects in there I am excited to try. My librarians must be crochet and knitting fans because we have a large selection of these book in our town. Lucky me.

I really actually liked the pre felted size so I didn't let it wash in the hot water using the felting process too long. This pink is called gardenia (which is funny since gardenias are white... maybe there are a number of varieties?) and it says spring to me. I think we could use a little spring right now.

I love the finished bag. I added a super big flower just for more fun. As if the color wasn't enough.

I can't wait until spring. It's making it's maiden voyage to the hospital Thursday morning.

This bag went together so quickly. I'll never knit another one. Crochet is the way to go!