I started Peabody, with Jared Floods Shelter yarn, way back in October, when we began this blog. I fell out of love with it, and it has sat idle for months. My plan was to rip out my hard work, and reuse the yarn for my Garasole afghan. I was having a hard time actually ripping it out, and had an idea to use the sweater as a hand bag. I am so glad I did not rip it out!
The sweater was knit in the round, so all I had to do was sew up the bottom seam! Then I used my boys leather belt from the Gap to make a strap, and the buckle for a clasp. (Ry was worried about his belt, but I know where to get another.) I had some of my favorite material laying around so I lined the bag with that.
Darren spent the day yesterday, sick with the stomach bug. I know, similar to last week! 
When I can get out of the house again, I am all ready to go!
It turned out great, Katie!!
Came out so good! So glad you didn’t rip out all that work! Makes a neat one of a kind bag only you will have! How’s the big guy today?
MUCH better, thankyou!
Wow! Creative!!
Looks awesome Katie, I love it!! You are so creative.
Are you kidding me???? That is so cute!! Love it!
Katie, I am sooo insane about this bag. Love, love, love.
you are amazing! I love it…so glad you didn’t rip it all out!
Wow! This is fantastic! And so creative on the hardware and handle.
I would be curious to know how you secured the handle and closure. A tutorial perhaps?
brilliant lady!! just brilliant :-) love the bag!
Wow – so super cute! And super creative, I hate ripping projects out – such hard work all wound back up – nice way to get around it with a awesome new purse!
Love your new purse! So clever, including the belt idea.
Awesome! Love the color combo!
That is the cutest bag ever! Love it!
Sooooo cool – seriously!? I still have visions of this bag dancing in my head…inspiring me to finish a knitted bag I have in the “hey-I’m still here!” pile…
What a great idea! I’ll have to keep this in mind for any future projects — better than being set to “zzz” for years on end!
I saw this on Pinterest and wanted to stop by and tell you how wonderful it is! I don’t knit but I have an old sweater that I’d like to try this with. Thanks for sharing it!