Doggie Bag

Felted Doggie Bag Knitting Pattern by Monique Rae Designs

Project Overview

The Felted Doggie Bag is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Monique Rae that creates a charming felted wool purse with distinctive dog-themed embellishments. This original 2010 design combines functional knitting techniques with creative finishing details to produce a unique accessory piece. The completed purse measures approximately 9 inches wide by 9 inches deep, though dimensions may vary based on individual felting results and knitting tension.

Construction and Design Features

This felted purse showcases multiple construction techniques working together to create visual interest and functionality. The bag includes an oversized closure flap that provides both practical coverage and decorative appeal. A fabric lining is incorporated throughout the interior, offering durability and a finished appearance. An attached dog collar strap adds a playful thematic element, while button paw prints serve as decorative embellishments. The closure is finished with a faux button detail, combining aesthetic design with practical fastening.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round using circular needles
• Knitting flat sections for specific pattern pieces
• I-cord creation for decorative or structural elements
• Felting process to transform knitted fabric into a durable, textured material
• Yarn doubling throughout the entire pattern for increased fabric density

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches executed in alternating rows. The primary stitch work consists of knit and purl stitches worked in sequence, creating textured fabric suitable for felting. The pattern documentation shows rows 68 through 78 featuring alternating knit (k) and purl (p) rows, with specific attention to stitch consistency. Light gray yarn is introduced in single crochet (sc) during row 76, adding color variation and visual definition to the design.

Yarn and Materials

The Felted Doggie Bag is constructed using 100% worsted weight wool, a yarn classification ideal for felting projects. The primary yarn color is red, requiring approximately 7 ounces or 420 yards. Light gray worsted wool is used as an accent color, needing only 0.5 ounces or 30 yards. Yarn quantities and yardage may vary depending on the specific yarn brand selected and individual knitting tension. The pattern requires additional materials including a stitch marker for tracking stitches, a row counter for monitoring progress, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming.

Tools and Equipment

Pattern instructions call for a 24 to 29-inch circular needle in size US 11 (8.0mm), which corresponds to UK and Canadian size 0. Double-pointed needles of the same size are also required for specific sections of the pattern, particularly for i-cord construction. Additional supplies include approximately one-half yard of fabric for the lining, thread in black and other coordinating colors for sewing and assembly, and standard sewing supplies for attaching the fabric lining and finishing details.

Pattern Complexity and Finishing

Rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, the Felted Doggie Bag requires knitters to be comfortable with multiple techniques beyond basic stockinette stitch. The pattern involves transitioning between circular knitting and flat knitting, managing yarn doubling throughout, and executing i-cord sections. Importantly, this pattern requires sewing skills, as fabric lining must be attached and button embellishments must be sewn into place. The felting process adds another dimension to the project, as the final purse dimensions depend on how the knitted fabric shrinks and transforms during felting. Knitters should anticipate that their finished purse size may differ from the approximate measurements based on their specific felting technique and results.