one skein Reynolds Lite Lopi
(or other similar wool for felting)
small amount of Gedifra Technohair
(or other eyelash type yarn)
US 11 needles and US 10.5 for strap

* Want a quick, cheap felting project?  Make this cute little heart purse, looks awesome in black!  I fit my wallet and cell phone in it.  Worked in one piece and folded in half, sewing side seams. - Using US 11 and Reynolds Lite Lopi, cast on 18 sts - starting with k row (RS), work st st for 29 rows work reverse stockinette as follows: - next row (WS): k across - next row: p across - next row: k across - next row: p across switch to st st as follows: - next row (WS): p across - work 4 rows st st - follow HEART CHART - work 5 more rows st st - bind off loosely, knit wise

MAKE STRAP
- with US 10.5 needles (or US 11 if you don't have size 10.5), cast on 4 sts
- work 10 rows st st
- increase row: k1, k into f&b of next st, k into f&b of next st, k1 (6sts)
- work 13 rows st st
- increase row: k1, k into f&b of next st, k2, k into f&b of next st, k1 (8sts)
- work 9 rows st st
- work 34 rows garter st
- work 9 rows st st
- decrease row: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1
- work 13 rows st st
- decrease row: k1, k2tog, k2tog, k1 (4sts)
- work 10 rows st st
- bind off

FINISHING: Fold in half with RS out, sew side seams.
Sew strap to outside of bag, placing about 1 to 2 inches of strap along side seam.
Felt in the sink for about 50 minutes, or felt in your washing machine, checking often.
YAY, you're done!  Hang to dry.