I think that a lot of my own design work tends towards the classic, the wearable, the…well, frankly, you could even say “boring with a twist.” (Sometimes that’s very literal…I do love a cable). I like things to not only be relatively straightforward to knit, but also something you’ll actually get a good amount of use from in the long run. I know I don’t have nearly as much knitting time as I might like, and I suspect I’m not the only one…so there you have it.
That said, I have a real weakness for “fun” bags. (See: Red Lotus, for example, or the Boombox Bag from the Knitgrrl books that actually had knitters building speakers into their bag).
Morehouse Farm has been publishing some really cool bag kits of late, and they’re allowing me to give one away here on the blog.
I chose the Alligator, because it is a) hilarious b) adorable and c) because I almost lost my best friend and officemate Arabella to the swamps of New Orleans earlier in the year (she’s staying in Cleveland for at least one more year — whew!).
To win one of the kits, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. We’ll pick one by random number generator 25 July.
Edited to add: Congratulations, Jennifer! I’ll be mailing you for your address now!
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I am always on the lookout for cute knitting bags! I love this one.
It reminds me of my favorite toy as a kid. Ally, she was a giant pool float but still a bunch of fun.
Love it! Hope I get picked, but congratulations to the person who does.
My husband adores Steve Irwin the crocodile guy. Oh my gosh—he would would go nuts if he saw me with this purse. I know its an alligator but…close enough to make my hubby smile. So worth that smile!
Love to win!
What a cute bag! I really like all the critter kits from Morehouse Merino but this one has got to be the best yet. Thanks for the opportunity to win one.
Absolutely wonderful! Can’t get enough of it!!!
I so need that kit! I have a thing for gators! Odd yes? LOL
How cute! I have a daughter who loves gators and she would love it!!!
Cute bag. Thanks for the giveaway.
LOVE it!!
I’m always admiring their kits and bought one for my niece’s birthday (sushi scarf since she made us sushi last time we were there). Thanks for the opportunity to win!
that is one crazy bag! It would definitely make an impression.
How fun is that bag? I’d love to knit it.
That would be the perfect bag for me to use when I visit my parents in Florida!! Adorable
ooh, fun!
That is crazy cute! Thanks for the chance!
That is a really cool bag, great choice, I would love to make it.
Danielle
Boyswillbeboys on Ravelry
Have a great day
I’d love to win this kit, it is gorgeous and fun!!
so adorable! thanks for the chance to win one!
Chomp chomp! That alligator bag looks fun!
the bags are all so sweet. i love the alligator purse as well but the elephant bag is sweet to . thank you for the chance to win
I lived in Florida with alligators in my backyard. It’s a miracle our dog survived! Perhaps this bag would be a lovely remembrance of that chapter in my life!
Oh my goodness -that is beyond cute! And I didn’t think alligators could get anywhere near cute at all.
Oooo! So fun!
Oh, I absolutely LOVE it and would love to win a kit!
This bag is adorable and so fun. My wardrobe is rather basic. This would add some much needed whimsy!
love this bag. I live in Gainesville, FL, home of the “Gators” so it would be a great bag to have!
Please pick me! The bag is a real hoot!
This bag is awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
This would be a wonderful gift for an animal lover!
I would be SOOOO the envy of my knitting groups! I just have to be sure that one of the girls (ages 6 to 12) don’t “borrow” it – or adopt the bag as their next pet.
Love it!
Who doesn’t need another bag?
great bag
Never knitted a bag before but I love Morehouse yarn so I’m in for the pick!
This bag is so cool! It reminds of Louisiana, of course, a very special and beautiful state. And, the bag is just plain fun…I definitely need this in my life! I hope I win!!!
I love the alligator face! So cute!
This bag is adorable, I love it!
Super cute bag!
What a cool bag! See you later, alligator!
Chomp! Chomp! Truely a make you happy bag.
How cute! Would love to win.
I love this bag!! It’s perfect.
That bag rocks! Fake reptilian wonderfulness- it would live a long a knit worthy life in my world of yarny wonders
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful
Love it Love it Love it
from rainy norway
Oh, now that’s a good looking bag!
Thx for the contest!
(goodstuff on Rav)
THAT BAG IS FIERCE. and makes me think of that darling little nursery-story:
“mumps!” said the doctor
“measels!” said the nurse
“NOTHING!” said the lady with the alligator purse
That is one of the cutest knitted things I have ever seen.
Ticktock, ticktock, ticktock!
I absolutely love this bag
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