Felted Wensleydale bag

I found a really simple pattern on Drops for a felted bag, I was looking for a no brainer pattern for the 6 hour journey down to my parents house in Sussex( I wasn't doing the driving by the way) Stocking stitch all the way, even in the dark. The tention exactly matched Wensleydale Aran, and was beautiful to knit up.

I've just finished sewing up the seams today, even though I've been back for almost a month!! (I must point out though that our washing machine had packed in, and we had to wait for over a week for the new one to be delivered, not very encouraging for finishing off felting projects!!)

This is how it's looking before felting

This is a close up of the stitches, showing the twisted strap.

I am just off to the (brand new)washing machine now, taking a deep breath. Watch this space!!!