Lucy Claire

The Lucy Claire Backpack & Messenger Bag is a seamless knitted design that transforms through the fulling process into a structured, heirloom-quality accessory with a simple, elegant, and timeless silhouette. **Includes extensive video tutorials, printable leather templates, fulling guidance, and detailed finishing instructions.** Designed to be worn as either a backpack or messenger bag, Lucy Claire combines sculptural shaping, thoughtful construction, and professional finishing techniques to create a bag that is both beautiful and practical. The fulling process transforms the knitted fabric into a dense, durable textile with remarkable structure and strength, resulting in a finished piece that feels substantial, refined, and built to last. Pattern Includes: • Detailed written instructions • Step-by-step photographs • Extensive video tutorials throughout the project • Fulling instructions and guidance • Finishing techniques for shaping and assembly • Printable leather templates • Leather finishing techniques • Instructions for both backpack and messenger bag configurations Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate Techniques include: knitting in the round, seamless construction, shaping, fulling, i-cord creation, finishing, and basic leather assembly. Finished Size Approximately: • 14 inches (35.5 cm) tall • 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide at the widest point • 4½–5 inches (11.5–13 cm) deep Materials: • Brown Sheep Harborside Aran • Aran weight yarn • 750–800 yards (686–732 meters) Additional Materials Required: • One piece of 2 mm thick leather, approximately 8" × 8" (20 × 20 cm) • One 1½" (38 mm) button • Waxed linen thread • Sharp tapestry needle About the Design: Lucy Claire celebrates craftsmanship, simplicity, and enduring style. Sculpted shaping gives Lucy Claire its distinctive silhouette, while clean lines and thoughtful proportions create an understated elegance that transcends trends. Designed with the character of a treasured heirloom, Lucy Claire showcases the beauty of traditional fiber arts in a thoroughly modern accessory. Whether carried as a backpack or worn as a messenger bag, Lucy Claire offers versatility, durability, and timeless appeal—an accessory designed to accompany its owner for years to come. In addition to creating a beautiful finished bag, knitters will learn techniques for seamless construction, fulling, shaping, and professional finishing methods that can be applied to future projects.