Fall 2009 Releases

'A Noni Design' Label

in White Bronze or Solid Brass

White Bronze   

Solid Brass   

Not Just a Baby Bag (No. 133)
Includes accessory bag & changing pad

Use any combination of colors of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220.

Nora has been asked many times to design a baby bag. Here, at long last is everything Nora would want herself in a baby bag: a large bag that is so great-looking and practical that any woman would want to carry it. Here's what she loves about this bag: the colorful options (stripes, solid, or bi-color), roomy exterior pockets, customizable shoulder strap, a fold-over flap, and an optional zip closure. Also included: a cosmetic bag and a baby changing pad.

Materials:
Solid Baby Bag 1400 yds. Place Anywhere Pocket 200 yds. Accessory Bag 200 yds. Changing Pad 425 yds.
Bi-color Bag, with 2 pockets, Accessory Bag and Changing Pad 2100yds of main color, and 1050 yds of contrast color.

US#11 24" circular needles and double pointed needles. Tapesty needle, stitch markers, double slider 15" zipper (1 for bag, and 1 for accessory bag). 4-6 JULSilver resin bag feet, double slide rings (optional for attaching strap)

Orange Kitty Hoodie Towel/Blanket in 2 Sizes with Kitty Jammie Bag (No. 505)

We have a kitty named "Orange". He was wild in the beginning and I put food out for him until he was injured. Then I took him in and he's been mine ever since. He is my little boy's sometime playmate (we make toys out of paper and yarn from my studio) and is still devotedly loving. In these towel/blankets, I sought to capture my Orange kitty's happy attitude and good nature, as well as loving softness. Unlike many hoodie towels out there, these are square, so they envelope your little sweetie (little legs too). Two sizes allow you to wrap up infants and later toddlers after bath time. For a wonderfully cozy stroller or Basinette blanket, make the hoodie towel in a soft baby alpaca boucle or other delicious yarn. Just imagine your sleeping babe wrapped up in what you've made.

Included in this pattern are instructions for a cotton towel with kitty paws and kitty hood. Kitty face and paws make this towel extra fun for bath time and play time. The kitty jammie bag keeps rooms tidy and PJs can always be found in the same familiar face/place.

Materials: Small 730 yds of worsted weight (or 370 yds each of 2 colors). Large 1210 yds of worsted weight or (605 yds each of 2 colors). Kitty Jammie Bag 240 yds. Angelika suggests a cotton or cotton blend yarn such as Cascades Sierra. Needles used are US#9 24 or 32" circular needles, and a set of double points, stitch markers, stitch holders and tapestry needle.

Gauge is 4 sts per inch.

Approximate finished dimensions-Excluding hood: Small 27" square. Large 36" square.

Bowling Ball Bag with Gerbera Daisies in Ten-Pin & Duck-Pin Sizes (No. 134)

Use any combination of colors of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220.

Sized to fit actual bowling balls, these bags are not only roomy and fashion forward, but so easy to knit and finish that they have been deemed "So Easy, So Noni"! Embellish with imminently modern Gerbera Daisies for a stunning look that is sure to turn heads this season on the street and in the lanes (Gerbera Daisy instructions included).

Materials:
Small bag (11"tall) 579 yards. Large bag (14" tall) 1050 yds. 10" snap purse frame. US#11 24 and double set needles. Stitch markers. 4 JulSilver Resin bag feet.

Three Nights in a Row (No. 135) 3 lovely little bags with Stephanotis & Rosettes

Use any combination of colors of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220.

Nora's inspiration for these three little treats were small beaded bags she has in her very small antique bag collection. The beaded bags are from the 30s and 40s, and, conjure images of young women dashing from one social even to the next . . . three nights in a row. These bags are small enough, and easy enough to make, that you can knit them up quickly with just a skein or two of yarn. The Stephanotis flowers and rosettes are beautiful and also quick knits. Felt, sew to the purse frame and you are ready for a night out. Perfect for holiday parties, a weekend getaway, date night, or for brides and bridal party!

Even if your social schedule is not as busy as the heroines who were Nora's muses, these bags are delightful to carry yourself or to make as gifts for dear friends, loved family members, or little girls in your life.

Materials: Thursday Night bag: 200 yds. Friday Night bag: 110 yds. Saturday Night bag: 180 yds. ALL BAGS: 6.8" snap purse frame. US#8 16" and double point needles. Noni Pockets. Stitch Markers.

Stephanotis & Rosettes Knitted Felted Flowers (No. 218)

Use any combination of colors of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220.

Madagasgar Jasmine, or Stephanotis, are romantic flowers that whisper of misty mornings, sultry afternoons filled with perfume that no chemist can match, quite. They populate the bouquets of brides and bridal parties. Paired with little rosettes, they are fabulously delicate on bags, on the lapels of jackets, around the necklines of sweaters. Make them in pastels with embellished yarn and they are ethereal. Make them in darker tones for luxurious floral richness. Imagine the possibilities and you can knit them. . .

Gerbera Daisies Knitted Felted Flowers (No. 219)

Use any combination of colors of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220.

Modern, optimistic, playful, electrically colorful like little suns. This is the Gerbera Daisy. Put one or several on a bag and you've made a statement. Make a bouquet. Make extra long stems that twine around each other and sew them on the corner of a lap blanket, bedspread, pillow, or the hem and back of a winter coat. Now you take over. Make something beautiful. Make something you love. Love what you make!

Dancing Princesses Coat (No. 1104) A top-down knitted coat & leg warmers with apple blossoms

These little coats & leg warmers (in straight and flared styles) are fashioned after the romantic little coats that the 12 Dancing Princesses most certainly would have slipped on over the silks chiffon dresses and brocades they wore each night to dance with the 12 Princes. . . if the underground passages they trod held a chill.

Make in a solid color or in colors that dazzle: the color work is simple - perfect for a first project. Fancy enough to leave unembellished, but also the perfect canvas for the apple blossom flowers included in the pattern. The perfect coat for your little dancer!

Gauge is 5 sts per inch. See Angelika's yarn standards for selection of yarns.

US#7 32" circular, split ring markers, tapestry needle, 10-14 buttons size .5".

The Noni Classic (No. 1304) A top-down sweater in cardigan & pull-over styles

Every woman needs a classic sweater in her wardrobe, this classic sweater: the pullover is basic enough to wear with jeans and a t-shirt on your way to the farmer's market or to dress it up with a pair of tailored trousers for the office. The cardigan - embellished with cherry blossoms, made in embellished yarn or in delicious cashmere without any embellishment at all - is beautiful, and timeless. You might just want to make this sweater in several colors and fibers so you can wear it all year round.

The pattern includes instructions for straight or bell sleeves at 3/4 length or long, and a placket that is simply ribbed or ribbed that terminates in a Stockinette roll . . . so you can make it in different colors and fibers as well as slightly different iterations and each sweater will have it's own personality.

Sizes: (garment is fitted with only 2" of ease). Finished garment measurements are 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 inches.

Materials: 1000, 1000, 1125, 1125, 1250, 1250, 1375, 1375, 1500, 1500, 1625 yds of worsted weight yarn that gets 5 sts per inch. See Angelika's yarn standards for selection of yarns. US#7 circular needles in 16 and 24", split ring markers, tapestry needle, 9-15 buttons .5" size for cardigan.

Gauge is 5 sts per inch. See Angelika's yarn standards for selection of yarns.

Spring 2009 Releases

#504 Set-the-table Felted Placemats & Oven Mitts

Use any combination of colors of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220.

#503 Froggie Towel & Scrubby Bath Puppets

Any worsted weight yarn, but cotton or cotton blend such as Cascade Sierra would work best.

#131 Perfect Fit Laptop Sleeve

with power cord pocket

#132 The Clematis Shopping Bag

includes Clematis Flowers

4 hanks of feltable wool yarn such as Cascade 220, or half & half for stripes.

#216 Clematis Flowers

Instructions for single and bi-color flowers.

#130 Petit Four Bag

includes Sweetheart Roses

A one-skein project, this little vintage-style, romantic bag is fun to make and looks as sweet as a little cake. Embellished with one or several sweetheart roses, it's is a great companion for evenings or weddings. A perfect bag for bride and bridesmaids.

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Fall 2008 Releases

#1101 Pants & Ts for Girls

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#1201 Pants & Ts for Boys

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#1102 Hoodies for Girls & Women

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#1202 Hoodies for Boys & Men

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#1103 Ella Coat for Girls

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#1302 Ella Coat for Women

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#1301 Bolero

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#1501 Warmy Hats

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Spring 2008 Releases

#212 A Bouquet of Shirley Poppies

Shirley Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) are flowers that are as tenacious as they are delicate. They will start to grow in winter, even as there is snow or frost still on the ground. When the weather warms, the poppy plants begin to grow quickly and by late may they are covered with blooms: white with red tips, red with pink centers, pink with yellow centers. . . the combinations are many and all of them are beautiful. Their petals are soft as silk and more delicate than the finest gauzy tissue cottons. They withstand so much yet hate to be picked, wilting quickly.

This pattern allows the intrepid knitter to bring the beauty of the Shirley Poppy inside to stay. Nora has replicated, in this pattern some of her favorite poppy color combinations as well as their buds and seed pods to that you might make a bouquet that is as wild and wonderful as the poppies in the garden.

1 hank each of Cascade 220 in colors #9407 Celery, 9461 Lime Heather, 8903 Prima Vera, 8895 Christmas Red, 9478 Cotton Candy, 8010 Natural, 4147 Lemon Yellow, 7825 Orange Sherbet, 9444 Tangerine Heather, 7830 Coral, 4006 Galaxy and 2428 Framboise. 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz in 7321 Black, 7805 Sunshine Yellow or 7301 Tangerine. 1 ball DiVe Cipria #600 Black.

US#7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles.

#213 Just Tulips

Spring weather brings with it the curved stalks and delicately cupped flowers of the tulip in more color combinations than can easily be counted. This pattern allows you to bring tulips into your repertoire of knitted and felted flowers. Included are instructions for two-color (intarsia) tulips on their long, curved stems in two styles, those with rounded tips and those with pointy tips. Knitters wishing to make solid colored tulips may certainly do so.

Pointy Petal Tulips Colorway 1: 1 hank each of Cascade 220 in colors 8903 Prima Verra, 9478 Cotton Candy and 7802 Cerise.
Pointy Tulips Colorway 2: 1 hank each of Cascade 220 in colors 8903 Prima Verra, 7827 Goldenrod and 2426 Cherry.

Rounded Petal Tulips Colorway 1: 1 hank each of Cascade 220 in colors 8903 Prima Verra, 7827 Goldenrod and 2426 Cherry.
Rounded Petal Tulips Colorway 2: 1 hank each of Cascade 220 in colors 8903 Prima Verra, 7827 Goldenrod and 9444 Tangerine Heather.

US#5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles. Split Stitch Markers. Tapestry and sewing needles.

#123 The Retro Bag

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This little structured bag harkens back to another time and looks forward all at once. Imagine flowing rayon dresses with bright prints, high heeled platform sandals with open toes, smooth, wavy hair. Walking by the river on a balmy Spring day. Sitting down for coffee, a good book, and a tasty sweet at an outdoor cafe, your bag on the white marble table. Decorated with Shirley Poppies or perfectly sleek and plain, the Retro will make you want to swing your arms when you carry it. The perfect bag for this Spring and Summer.

#125 Three Confections

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This pattern contains instructions for three confections -- sweet little bags that are perfect for day trips, fun stops at the downtown mall, or strolls through a new city. The bags are fun, flirty, easy to make and finish, but big enough to hold the essentials: keys, wallet, lipstick, and chocolate!

#126 Flamenco Bag

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The flamenco bag is a medium-sized bag that was inspired by the luxurious skirts worn by the flamenco dancer. This bag gives the impression of romance and movement even when sitting on a table. It is a roomy bag that can go anywhere, from the park, to a fancy evening out.

#127 Starry Starry Night

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Knit this unfelted bag today and carry it tonight. This is a lovely, small, 1-skein project that takes no time at all to knit and even less time to finish. Simply hand sew to the frame through the convenient little holes in the frame itself and you are ready to walk out the door to enjoy a lovely evening out.

#409 Metro Bag

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These roomy bags have a classic "urban" style in two shapes and colorways. Simple to knit, visually interesting, and undeniably practical, Metro is the perfect handbag to carry any time.

#410 Yummy Lunch

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If you love the Green Earth Grocery Bag, you will love this follow-up Yummy Lunch.

Fall 2007 Releases

#117 Girly Packpacks with Pansies

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Pansies planted in fall will grow and bloom all winter, recovering over and over from frosts and snow to burst into fabulous effusion in the spring and keep right on going into summer. These girly packpacks, ideal for all seasons, will, like pansies, color you all fall and winter and paint your back in spring and summer.
Pansies are knit separately on double pointed needles and then attached after felting. The girly backpack, offered in three sweet sizes from large to mini, is feminine and fun, the perfect bag to keep you in bloom through all seasons.

#120 Winter Berries

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Winter interest they call it when you plant shrubs in the garden that yield up beautiful orange, red, or white berries in fall. This bag offers winter interest all right! Covered with brilliant crimson or shimmering white berries, this unstructured bag in two sizes and colorways is a glorious statement you will love creating and admiring once it is finished.
This bag is knit in one piece. A zipper closes the bag and a separate strap is attached after felting using purchased hardware. I-cord branches and bobble berries are arranged and sewn on by hand. The addition of Tilli Tomas' hand-beaded yarns lends this bag an even more luxurious feel and makes the winter berries branches appear as if they are glittering with ice that looks white in the bright light of morning or red in the fading light of a winter sunset.

#121 The Medallion Travel Bag

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Picture yourself carrying this bag while wearing a long black coat or a short red leather jacket walking through a snowy park, the trees in dark silhouette. There is no way you could not feel brave and beautiful carrying this bag, as if you are going somewhere unimaginably exotic, even if you are not.
On the other hand, there is no telling what could happen when you go away with your things packed in such a gorgeous travel bag. Knit all in one piece in Fair Isle, this bag requires minimal finishing once it is felted. Simply add handles, which may be riveted or sewn on, insert a zipper, and you are ready for any adventure.

#405 3 Diagonal Backpacks

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This backpack, with its unconventional diagonal body and flap shape, is chic, sleek, and fun in three vibrant variations that can be made to wear over either the right or left shoulder.
The shape of this bag was inspired by a backpack worn by a young Australian man I saw walking the streets of Hong Kong. This felted version is meant to evoke the spunky urban landscape and mix of cultures in world cities.
For those who like to keep it simple, there is a plain contrast color flap. The concentric circles of intarsia on the flap of Eye of the Buffalo were originally inspired by a Jasper Johns painting that featured this brilliant combination of gold and turquoise. The bulls eye is finished with optional crimson lines of chain stitch embroidery. The graphic green O that dazzles against a fiery orange background is also knit in simple intarsia ideal for intrepid beginners.
The bag with its flap is knit in one piece. The curved strap, which fits the shape of the body beautifully, is knit separately and attached after felting.

Eye of the Water Buffalo: 6 hanks of Cascade 220 #8393 Navy & 1 hank of #7827 Goldrod

O for Orange: 3 hanks of #8914 Granny Smith & 2 hanks of #7825 Orange Sherbet

Just Green: 3 hanks each of #8393 Navy & #8914 Granny Smith

#406 Grassy Hill, Spiney Beast, & Just Plain Color: 3 Whimsical Backpacks for Grownups & Kids

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For kids or the kid in you, these whimsical backpacks let you keep it plain and simple or go crazy with I-cords. Spiney Beast lets you become a bright blue monster with fantastical spines down your back. Grassy Hill covers you with grass and flowers. When you are feeling ferocious and prickly or when lying in the grass would best hit the spot, put on one of these whimsical backpacks and indulge the beast or the blossom in you.
These bags are knit in one piece with flap embellishments and I-cord closures and strap tabs added before felting. Curved straps that fit the shape of your body are knit separately and attached after felting using purchased hardware. Directions for adjusting the strap length are included.

#408 Cypress Knees Cheeky Mini-Bag

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This minibag with its I-cord "cypress knees" is the perfect little bag to carry when you want to be unconventional. Big enough for a wallet, keys, and some makeup, this little purse is great for days when you are feeling whimsical but don't want to carry a big bag or a backpack.
The unique combination of techniques featured here -- I-cord embellishment with a simple chain-stitch of embroidery around the base of each "knee" (added after felting) -- is an opportunity to explore a fresh look that will make you feel positively cheeky.
The bag body and handle tabs of Cypress Knees are knit in one piece. I-cord "knees" are added before felting, with chain stitch embroidery added after felting.

#501 Round Pegs in a Square: An Accent Pillow in 3 Styles & 2 Colorways

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Liven up your home or office with these felted pillows in two colorways and three possible modes of construction. The bold design of four circles clustered in the center of a square lends a contemporary feel to your space-whether they are on a couch, the floor, in a chair, or outside on garden furniture as they are pictured here.
Knit the two colorways in one pillow rather than two, creating an exciting reversible design by working the Two-Faced Pillow. This pillow is knit in one long piece, the sides stitched up with a tapestry needle before felting. The only finishing after felting is the addition of a zipper and the insertion of a pillow form and you are ready to enjoy a new look to your space.
Single-Faced Pillow is for knitters who also like to sew. This version has a fabric back as only the front is knit. The pillow is stitched together, and a zipper added, by hand or machine after the front is felted.
The Single Faced-Pillow with Felted Back is knit all in one piece leaving an opening for the zipper. This elegant construction requires the least finishing of the three options and is the one pictured on the pattern.

#205 Just a Bowl of Pears

Enjoy the quiet luxury and abundance of pears that will never diminish in their beauty. Offered in two sizes and shapes, the delicacy of Seckel and the voluptuousness of Bosc will lend an elegance to your table when arranged in a bowl, or used as embellishments for clothing and bags. Knit in the round on double pointed needles, pears are shaped with stuffing before felting. Leaves are knit and felted separately and attached after felting

Colorway 1: Cascade 220 #9477 Deep Red Heather, #2426 Cherry or #9404 Ruby, 1 hank each.

Colorway 2: Cascade 220 #5010 Butterscotch, #9463 Gold or #2439 Gelato, 1 hank each.

Colorway 3: Cascade 220 #8910 Citron, #8903 Primaverra or #8914 Granny Smith, 1 hank each.

#211 Just Pansies

Adorn anything, anything at all, with a field of cheerful pansies. These lively flowers will brighten up sweaters, jackets, winter coats, bags, or the table when you knit them in clusters. Worked on double pointed needles, they are knit in pieces and assembled before felting.

Colorway 1: Cascade 220 #9463b Gold, #8886 Italian Plum & #8888 Lavender, 1 hank each.

Colorway 2: Cascade 220 #9463b Gold, #9464 Blueberry & #9444 Tangerine, 1 hank each.

Colorway 3: Cascade 220 #9463b Gold, #7801 Rouge Red & #7804 Shrimp, 1 hank each.

#118 Year of the Pig Bag

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Year of the Pig Bag in Two Pigeldy Colorways

2007 is the year of the pig! While other people carry around their toy dogs in bags, you can carry around your own little pig . . . bag. Choose either the Pink Pig bag or its slightly larger cousin, the Pot Belly Pig bag. Both pigs are fun to make and very cute when finished. Nora's little boy routinely goes nose to nose with her two pigeldy bags. Not surprisingly, they are his favorites.

Pattern Difficulty Level: Intrepid Beginner to Advanced. Pattern requires knowledge of knitting and purling, knitting in the round on both circular and double-pointed needles, making I-cords, and some basic embroidery stitches.

The Pig Bag is constructed by using 2 strands of yarn.

Materials for Pink Pig Bag: 3 hanks of Cascade 220 #9477 (tutu pink). Materials for Pot Belly Pig Bag: 3 hanks of Cascade 220 #4002 (dark jet grey) and 1 hank of #8010 (natural).

Both bags also need polyester fiberstill stuffing, 7" large toothed custom color zipper, 2 handles, 4 14mm bag feet.

US#11 (8mm) 24" circular needles, double point needles and a tapestry needle.

#116 Spring Basket Evening Bags

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If you loved the shape of the Harlequin bag, you will love this bag as well. The largest bag is slightly tapered toward the bottom, giving it a basket-like quality, and the smallest bags are like small, round boxes. Each bag has a lid that is covered with flowers, producing a very girly profile. The custom Noni handle (hardware included so you can just clip them to the top of your bag and go right out the door!) adds a touch of whimsy to the formality of the bag, making this a perfect choice for all of your evening outings.

Pattern Difficulty Level: Intermediate. Requires knowledge of knitting in the round, knitting on circular and double-pointed needles, and short rows. Finishing is somewhat rigorous, requiring the use of a stiffener to give the bag shape and a zipper closure.

Pattern includes instructions for flowers shown.

The Bag is constructed by using 2 strands of yarn.

Materials for Large Covered Basket: Colorway 1 uses 2 hanks of Cascade 220 #8555 (black), 2 hanks of #9478 (cotton Candy) and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7304 (hot pink). Colorway 2 uses 2 hanks of #8010 (natural), 2 hanks of #8834 (medium rose) and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz 9225 (strawberry soda).

Materials for Small Covered Basket: Colorway 1 uses 2 hanks of Cascade 220 #2426 (cherry), 1 hank of #8895 (christmas red), 1 hank of #9404 ruby red and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7308 (candy apple) or #7325 (hibiscus red). Colorway 2 uses 2 hanks of #8010 (natural), 2 hanks of #7827 (goldenrod), 1 hank of #4147B (lemon yellow), 1 hank of #7828 (neon yellow) and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow).

US#11 (8mm) 24" circular needles, double point needles and a tapestry needle. US#7 (4.5mm) straight needles for tea roses. US#5 straight needles for buttercups. Sewing needle and nylon thread.

#113 Cherry Blossoms Bags

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These bags were inspired by the delicate majesty of the Japanese cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. The 3,000 original trees were gifted by the people of Tokyo in 1912. The aesthetic of these bags is retro and chic: they are reminiscent of the sleek lines found in antique Chinese porcelains or silk brocades. The bag comes in two sizes and a number of colorways. One will be right just for you!

Pattern Difficulty Level: Intrepid Beginner to Intermediate. Requires knowledge of knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, and knitting in the round on circular and double-pointed needles.

Pattern includes instructions for flowers shown.

Materials for small bag:
Colorway 1: 3 hanks of 4006 (galaxy) & 1 hank each of 2442 (fog hatt), 9477 (tutu), 9478 (cotton candy), 8010 (natural) and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow);
Colorway 2: 3 hanks of 8011 (aspne heather) & 1 hank each of 4006 (galaxy), 9477 (tutu), 9478 (cotton candy), 8010 (natural) and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow);
Colorway 3: 3 hanks of 9407 (celery) & 1 hank each of 4006 (galaxy), 9477 (tutu), 9478 (cotton candy), 8010 (natural) and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow).

Materials for large bag:
4 hanks of 7816 (bluebell) & 1 hank each of 2442 (fog hatt), 9477 (tutu), 9478 (cotton candy), 8010 (natural) and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow).

US#11 (8mm) 24" circular needles, US#5 (3.75mm) straight needles, US#7 (4.6mm) double point needles, US#F or G (4.5mm) crochet hook. 6 14mm bag feet.

#404 Just Pockets: Small bag for Men, Women and Kids
     

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This pattern contains a collection of small bags with fun, eye-catching patterns of color and shape and unlimited uses for men, women, and kids. The bag bodies are knit in one piece. Straps are knit separately and attached. All of these small bags are quick-to-knit projects with minimal finishing. All bags have zipper closures and attached bolt snaps that allow them to hang from belts or wall hooks, not just from their accompanying straps. Eminently practical as well as good-looking!

Pattern Difficulty Level: These are great projects for the beginning knitter and for knitters who would like to try the versatile technique of Fair Isle but are not ready for more ambitious projects.

#403 Covered Rocks Saddle Bag and Pocket in 2 Colorways

These bags were inspired by artist Andy Goldsworthy's use of leaves and flower petals to cover rocks. The "covered rocks" circles are worked as intarsia. Inside each bag hangs a detachable pocket that can also be worn on its own. Covered Rocks pockets have an intarsia flap. Both saddle bag and pocket are knit in one piece, straps knit separately and attached.

Pattern Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced. Requires knowledge of knitting and purling, making I-cords, knitting on circular and double-pointed needles.

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The colors for the bag show are #4002 jet-7 hanks, #2444 flames-2 skeins and #8011 aspen heather-1 hank.

The alternate color way (shown inside the pattern) is #9459 yakima heather-7 hanks, #2452 turtle-2 skeins and #8914 granny smith-1 hank.

#402 Hidden Color Messenger Bag & Passport Pocket in 2 Colorways

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These felted Messenger Bags and Passport pockets are based on the idea of hidden color. Each bag has a plain flap that hides a brightly colored design or stripe. And inside each bag is a vibrant passport pocket that can serve as a pocket for the larger bag or may be worn on its own. Both the Messenger Bags and the small Passport Pockets are knit in one piece. Straps are knitted separately then attached.

Pattern Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced. Requires knowledge of knitting and purling, making I-cords, knitting on circular and double-pointed needles.

#112 Adventure Bags

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Knit and felt your adventure bag in a weekend size, urban size or the cute evening bag size.

Because these bags are unstructured, the soft drape relaxes enough to travel with you on any adventure. The big bag is large enough for your yoga mat or blanket, a change of clothes, and loaf of bread and bottles of wine......all at the same time !

All bags are made of out Cascade 220 Yarn.

US#11 (8mm) needles in 24, 32 or 40" circular needles and a set of double point in the same size. The evening bag also nees a set of double point needles in US#7.

The evening bag uses 3 hanks. Sample shown is in #4006 Galaxy

The urban bag uses 5 hanks. Sample shown is in #9459 Yakima Heather.

The weekend bag uses 9 hanks. Sample show is in #4010 Straw

The pattern also includes instructions for a twining vine of leaves and beads for the evening bag. Select a complimentary green shade to your main bag color.

#111 Lattice Bag

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This pattern offers 2 styles: Circular Lattice and Rectangular Lattice. These bags require alot of attention while felting and Noni supplies great felting instructions.

All bags are made of out Cascade 220 Yarn.

The Circular Lattice Bags pictured needs a 32" circular and a set of double pointed needles in a US#13 (9mm), and cable needle. Green bag is shown with a black 8.5" handle (coming soon). Blue bag is shown with a 6.5" U handle, custom color (coming soon). 3 hanks each of a main color and a contrast color. Noni has these suggestions as color ways:
#1) (pictured) 7814 Chartreuse (bright green) and 8555 Black;
#2) 8903 Primaverra (bright green) and 4002 Jet;
#3) (pictured) 9457 Cobalt Heather and 8891 Turquoise.

The Rectangular Lattice Bags pictured needs a 32" (or 24") circular and a set of double pointed needles in a US#13 (9mm), and cable needle. Fuchsia bag is shown with a 6.5" black U handle. 3 hanks each of a main color and a contrast color. Noni has these suggestions as color ways:
#1) (pictured) 7803 Magenta and 7801 Rouge Red;
#2)9455 Turquoise Heather and 9467 Delphinium;
#3) (pictured) 8895 Christmas Red and 7825 Orange Sherbet.

#109 Harlequin Pill Box Bag

This small-ish evening bag is knit using fair isle color work, or without any pattern for those who prefer an equally elegant but more simple look.

All bags are made of out Cascade 220 Yarn.

Needles necessary are US#13 in 24" circular and and set of double points. US#11 in 12" circular and 24" circular.

Requires 2 hanks in main color and 1 hank in contrast color.

#108 Night Garden Evening Bag

A bit more complicate, but aweful cute !! Dimensions are 4" front width, 2" side width with a 6" height. Materials are US#11 16" circular needles, US#11 double pointed needles, US#8 and US#5 needles. 1 hank each of Cascade 220 in #8885, 7803, 9470, 8910. Seed beads in bright green, aubergine and pink. Thin nylon beading thread. Silk for lining if desired.

#107 Bobbles, Bobbles Everywhere

2 bags to knit and felt.

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2 variations of Bobble bags.

Shown is the larger bag. It is 10" long by 4"wide by 9" tall. It requires US#11 24" circular needles and it would be helpful to also have size 11 double point needles. 3 hanks of Cascade 220 8555-black. Bobbles used 1 hank each of Cascade 220 in these colors 7814, 8910, 8895, 8885, 5016, 8905, 9455, 7827, 7828, 7825, 7826, 7803, 9478, 7802, 9469 and 9470.

Small bag is 6 by 3.5 by 9.5" tall. It requires US#11 24" circular needles and it would be helpful to also have size 11 double point needles. Select 2 hanks each of Cascade 220 in 2 colors (total of 4 hanks) in contrasting colors. Main color is purse, contrast color is bobbles. Perhaps #8555 Black with #9477 Pink Bobbles.

#106 In The Sculpture Garden

2 Baguettes to knit and felt.

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One Triangle Baguette and one triangle bag.

Shown is the Moss and Pistachio striped Baguette. It is 10"in length and 7" tall and 5" wide.

Pattern also includes instructions for Camellia Flowers for smaller bag, and the large bag has instructions for really cute ruffle edge.

#105 Felted Evening Bags

2 bags, each with 2 variations. Shown is the 9 to 9 to 9 Evening Bag with purple Camellias, or substitute Maribou Feathers. Flower instructions are included. No shown is the Green Fish Scales or Alternate White Coral shimmbery evening bags.

Materials for the 9to9to9 bag: US#11 24" circular needle and US#8 needles. 2 skeins of Cascade 220 #8555 and 3 skeins of #8885. 2 5.2" black lucite purse handles. 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz or similiar yarn (used for flower center).

Materials for Green Fish Scales Bag: 2 hanks Cascade 220 #8910. 1 hank Cascade 220 #8914. 600 20mm green paillattes. 2 lime green 5x5 lucite handles.

For the White Coral version: 2 hanks Cascade 220 #8010, 1 skein of Katia Ingenua in pale pink color 21, seafoam color #27 or cream color #3. 200 20mm Irridescent white or clear paillettes. 2 clear 5x5 lucite handles.

#104 Majolica Vases Full of Flowers

2 bags to knit and felt.

2 bags: one 14" by 29" circumference at base; the other is is 10" high by 27.5" circumference at base. Pattern also includes the Camellia Flower Embellishment in 3 sizes.

Materials: Large bag (red) 2 hanks each of Cascade 220 #8895 and #7805. Smaller bag (turquoise) 3 hanks each Cascade 220 #9455 and #7814. US#11 32" circular needles and #11 double pointed needles. Flower for both bags 3 hanks of Cascade 220 #7801 and 2 hanks of #7805.

#103 Dr Suess-ish Shoulder Bags

The 2 small bags (not pictured) are 3" wide 1/2" deep and you choose 3" tall (for flip phones and I-pod mini) or 4.75-5" tall (for upright cell phones). Both with 7" handles

The 3 large bags are: (apricot bag pictured) 22" circumference x 11" high with a 24" handle (requires 3 hanks of Cascade 220); (red bag pictured) 20" circumference x 9" high with a 18" handle (requires 2 hanks of Cascade 220); and finally, (not pictured) 18" circumference x 10" high with a 20" handle (this was done in stripes and requires 2 hanks of Cascade 220 in col A and 1 hank in Col B).

All bags use US#11 24" circular needles and US#11 double pointed needles

Once completed, bags are embellished with maribou feather trim.

#101 The Garden Party Bag in Two Styles from Noni

Finished dimensions are 8.5" by 20" circumference. 2 skeins of Cascade 220 yarn.

Directions for five-petal flower included and requires 1/3 of a hank for each flower.

Green green bag pictured used: 2 skeins of #7814, and 1 skein each of colors 9455, 9457, 2433. Also 220 yds of a small guage, neon loopy mohair, and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz in Dark Turqoise or Neon Green.

All bags use US#11 24" circular needles and US#11 double pointed needles

The Lime Green handle used in this pattern can be purchased on my Handles page.

#100 Felted Carpet Bags in three sizes from Noni

Note: the large black bag is pictured with 2 Camellia Flowers - their pattern is sold separately below

All bags were done in Cascade 220, which has 220 yards per hank.

Large bag is 13 high x 19 wide x 6 deep. Awesome !! If knit solid, 8 skeins of Cascade 220 is required. If done in stripes 4 skeins each in 2 colors. Pictured is the striped bag using colors 8555 and 4002.

Medium bag is 10 high x 12 wide x 4 deep. 4 skeins of Cascade 220 if knit solid. 2 skeins of 2 colors if striped. Pictured is the striped bag using colors 8895 and 9404.

Smallish bag is 6 high x 11 wide x 3 deep. 2 skeins of Cascade 220 if knit solid. 1 skein of 2 colors if striped. Pictured is the striped bag using colors 8401 and 8010.

All bags use US#11 24" circular needles and US#11 double pointed needles

The handles used in this pattern can be purchased on my Handles page.

Cell Phone or MP3 Player Mini Bag

2 mini bags: 3" by 3" or 4.75-5"by 3", both 1/2" deep.

1 hank of Cascade 220 will make several bags.

All bags use US#11 24" circular needles and US#11 double pointed needles

Once completed, bags are embellished with maribou feather trim.

Noni Felted Flower Patterns

Just Cherry Blossoms

This pattern was inspired by the beautiful display of cherry blossoms that Spring brings to the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. In particular, the spectacular Japanese cherry blossom trees donated by the city of Tokyo in 1912 that bloom in and around Washington, D.C. Now, these lovely, delicate and beautifully simple flowers can adorn anything you like, from your handbag, to gift packages, to sweater necklines, to your favorite Summer sandals.
Pattern Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced. This pattern requires knowledge of knitting and purling and short rows.
Flowers use Cascade 220 Yarn in the following colors:
1 sk col 4, 9477 (tutu)
1 sk col 5, 9478 (cotton candy)
1 sk col 6, 8010 (natural)
1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow)

Just Fuchsias

This is a delicate, beautiful, flower that will make any bag, gift box, sweater, or jacket more lovely with its presence.
Pattern Difficulty Level: Intrepid beginner/Intermediate-Advanced. These flowers can be accomplished by anyone who knows how to knit and purl. However, they do require use of small holders, double-pointed needles, and short rows.
Flowers use Cascade 220 Yarn in the following colors:
Col 1: 1 sk 7801 (rouge red)
Col 2: 1 sk 9477 (tutu pink) or C220 7811 (purple jewel)
Col 3: 1 sk 7814 (chartreuse) or C220 8903 (prima verra)

#202 Spider Chrysanthemum and Daisies

#206 Mandeville Vines & White Jasmine Flowers

Flower and Vine pattern only.

3 Jasmine flowers in 2 different weights gives you 6 sizes of flowers. Mandeville Vine with leaves and the vine for the Jasmine Flowers.

Materials: 2 sets US#11 dp needles, and US#7 dp needles. Mandeville Flowers used Cascade 220 #9478. Mandeville vine and leaves uses Cascade 220 #7814. Jasmine flowers used Cascade 220 #8010, and its vine and leaves used Cascade 220 #2445. Each skein makes several flowers.

The green bag you see the flowers attached to is the Majolica Bag, sold separately.

#203 The Unfurling Rose

#201 Camellia Flowers