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Monday, August 14, 2006

Sit and Knit in South Korea

Knitting & Crocheting in South Korea
A sit and knit day at one of the local yarn shops in South Korea. Although the ladies don't speak English, we managed to communicate enough to complete the bag below. After the bag was completed, the shop owner walked me to the sewing shop to have the handles, lining and zipper sewn on.

Knitting in South Korea
Here is a photo of the shop owner and myself. It's the best picture my daughter could sneak in because the shop owner is a little camera shy. Located just behind the shop owner are the knitting needles. The needles cost fifty cent for any size, but if you purchase a few balls of yarn, the needles are free. Also, if you purchase yarn at the shop, the classes are free.

Bag knit in Korea
The lining has three pockets and a large zippered section. A hard base was added to the bottom of the bag for stability.

Bag Knit in Korea 2
The bag was knit and crochet using two strands of yarn held together. The flowers and top of the bag were crochet.

12 Comments:

  • At 12:23 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    beautiful bag!!! you did a good job, I really like the color combination.

     
  • At 8:40 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    That is THE most beautiful bag I've seen yet. OMG, it's gorgeous. You did an amazing job!

     
  • At 9:12 PM, Blogger Catherine Kerth said…

    WOW! that bag is beautiful! love the colors ;) I love reading your blog b/c you live so far away, but still have a strong connection to the states....(texas) . Love learning about wear you live ! keep the pictures coming....

     
  • At 5:48 AM, Blogger Tracy Batchelder said…

    How interesting to see what a knitting shop is like in South Korea.

    I like the idea of giving free needles with a yarn purchase. Are the needles made from bamboo?

    The bag turned out so good! Dis everyone work on it together or did each person make a bag for themselves?

     
  • At 3:03 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    The bag is great! I really enjoyed reading about the shop there and the finish work.

    Mama Bear

     
  • At 3:24 AM, Blogger Judy said…

    I love this bag! Is the pattern available for purchase? The yarn shop is very generous.... too bad it's so far away!

     
  • At 4:27 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    What a gorgeous bag! I don't think I've seen anything like it, and I love the colors.

     
  • At 8:03 PM, Blogger opportunityknits said…

    your bag is gorgeous!

     
  • At 12:48 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Beautiful bag!

     
  • At 9:51 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    That bag is so beautiful! You did a marvelous job, and I love the details. I'm not usually a big fan of pink, but it looks great with the beige. Lovely!

     
  • At 12:31 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    What a lovely job on that bag - I found your blog looking at finished Meathead - how lucky to be able to finish that bag and then have the LYS owner take you somewhere to have it finished off so professionally. hmmmm a little jealousy, a little envy - you are a lucky lady!!

     
  • At 5:22 PM, Blogger Jackie said…

    Fifty cents only for needle ? Free with purchase ? U lucky girl.

     

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