It's In the Bag: Knitting Projects to Take & Make by Kara Gott Warner (Editor)

Published 2009

Featuring helpful tips on how to make traveling with knitting fun and easy, these projects offer a variety of travel-friendly designs. This guide is all about the knitting bag—what to put in it, how to organize it, and where to take it. A special addition is the Take & Make Journal, which helps to track progress on the road by allowing knitters to log yarn, needles, and where they last left off in the pattern.

One Ball Knits Purses: 20 Stylish Handbags Made with a Single Ball, Skein, Hank, or Spool by Fatema Habibur-Rahman, Khadija Habibur-Rahman, Hajera Hab

Published 2009

From the authors of One Ball Knits Accessories, One Ball Knits Purses presents patterns for 20 beautiful handbags in a wide range of styles, shapes, and colors, all requiring just one ball, hank, or skein of yarn. The book begins with a "Basics" section that discusses yarn weights and types, the necessary tools, and step-by-step instructions for essential stitches and techniques, making it easy even for beginners to get knitting. Each purse features the kinds of details seen on high-priced designer bags: stylish leather touches, unusual hardware, and unique embellishments.

Stitch Style Bags: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Editor)

Published 2009

Grab hold of fashion with Stitch Style Bags, a savvy collection of easy-going carry-alls that will inspire crafters with an eye for style. From a tweedy shopper to a crochet satchel to a luscious silk evening purse, there’s a bag here for every season, reason, and occasion. Best of all, the projects—created by the most imaginative talents in the field—are easy to make and portable, so knitters and crocheters can stitch wherever they go. Each project includes full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Stitch Style Bags: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Editor)

Published 2009

Grab hold of fashion with Stitch Style Bags, a savvy collection of easy-going carry-alls that will inspire crafters with an eye for style. From a tweedy shopper to a crochet satchel to a luscious silk evening purse, there’s a bag here for every season, reason, and occasion. Best of all, the projects—created by the most imaginative talents in the field—are easy to make and portable, so knitters and crocheters can stitch wherever they go. Each project includes full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Knitter's Bible Knitted Bags by Crompton

Published 2007

*Basic instruction for beginners, with creative variations for knitters ready for the next step

*An eclectic mix of project styles and creative variations

For every knitter who's wanted to create the perfect bag, comes The Knitter's Bible: Knitted Bags, a collection of 25 stylish projects, from the basic beginner's bag and cute pouches, to practical tote bags, roomy back packs, and knit-chick handbags. Expert knitter Claire Crompton provides easy-to-follow instructions, variation ideas, and guidance on using modern yarns for maximum effect. Whether it's trying knitting techniques, such as cables or felting; adding a zipper or straps; or stitching on motifs and embellishments, readers will find everything they need to create the bag of their dreams.

Bags that Rock : Knitting on the Road by Kelley Deal

Published 2008

Kelley Deal has two lives: as lead guitarist of the band The Breeders, she spends late nights in the recording studio, long hours on the tour bus, and evenings basking in bright stage lights and the roar of the crowd. But she also has a passion for knitting—especially one-of-a-kind bags as unique as her music. Tag along with Kelley as she gives you a privileged backstage pass to her cool rock-n-roll world and her knitted bag obsession.
Knitters of all skill levels will enjoy the invitation, because they’ll get to explore Kelley’s stylish choices of fibers and gear (needles, stitch holders) and get the lowdown on bag-specific features, including frames, straps, and linings. Kelley walks them through all the basics on felting, blocking, joining seams, simple crochet and embroidery embellishments, and 20 fabulous projects, each with its own “remix” variation. They include a retro-chic “Laura Petrie” felted tote bag in a very modern colorblock design; a runway-ready Prada lookalike with a silver and black metallic cord and skeleton key (plus gothic variant with mini handcuffs); and one that even sports drum-head hardware and a bass-guitar string! Since they’re all photographed in the studio, surrounded by instruments and equipment, you’ll feel as if you’re right there, one of the band. Kelley’s personal anecdotes and rock-star stories add to the fun.

Bags: A Knitter's Dozen (The Best of Knitter's Series) by by Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Yiorgos Xenakis (Photographer), Mike Winkleman (Photograph

Published 2004

The best ideas for making handbags and tote bags from Knitter's Magazine are included in this project book for knitters of all skills. Whether classic or innovative, these 13 small projects provide an opportunity to experiment with luxury yarns and to explore exotic stitches. Detailed, fully illustrated instructions highlight the more complicated techniques. Ideas for creative finishing options are provided to customize and personalize the projects.
Library Journal
Knitted and felted accessories are "in" right now, and consequently there have been numerous knitting project books for bags, purses, backpacks, and pocketbooks. This one is definitely the cream of the crop-with patterns for 21 bags featuring a variety of techniques, including felting, patchwork knitting, beaded fringe, mosaic knitting, mitered knitting, and needle felting. Projects range from easy to intermediate in skill level and feature the artful photography and clear layout that subscribers to Knitter's magazine expect. Highly recommended for knitting collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Bag Style: 20 Inspirational Handbags, Totes, and Carry-Alls to Knit and Crochet by Pam Allen

Published 2007

Featuring 22 innovative patterns for all skill levels, this book includes projects from 20 top knitwear designers, including Veronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, Mags Kandis, and Kristin Nicholas. From a zenith carpet bag to a felted messenger bag to a delicate purse with handles made of bracelets, each project features gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions, and all techniques are explained in easy-to-understand detail. Whether an avid bag knitter or creating one for the first time, this book has all the inspiration, technique, and details crafters need.