Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/teacher%20purses%205-27-08%20006.jpg?pictureId=1214629http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/teacher%20purses%205-27-08%20007.jpg?pictureId=1214630http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/teacher%20purses%205-27-08%20008.jpg?pictureId=1214628<p><strong>PURSE:&nbsp;</strong> 100% wool (<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com" target="_blank" class="offsite-link-inline">Knit Picks</a> Palette in red, pink, orange &amp; green)</p><p><strong>STRAPS:</strong>&nbsp; nylon (purchased at Jo-Ann Fabric)<br /></p><p><strong>BEADS:</strong>&nbsp; glass (purchased at Jo-Ann Fabric)<br /></p><p>The purse is my own design and is large enough to hold files.&nbsp; It was knit for my son's switch class teacher.&nbsp; I love the bold &amp; vibrant colors used in this tote along with the playful round outside pocket finished with a ribbon &amp; grommet closure.</p><p>This tote was supposed to be a napsack but wool doesn't always felt in the direction you <strike>think</strike> plan it will.&nbsp; It was originally knit twice as long as it is wide but it felted vertically more than it did horizontally.&nbsp; After sleeping on it for a couple of days I finally determined to make it a tote bag that she can sling over her shoulder.&nbsp; The purse is extremely roomy with a large snap closure.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm very pleased with the finished product.<br /></p>http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/teacher%20purses%205-27-08%20009.jpg?pictureId=1214631http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/teacher%20purses%205-27-08%20010.jpg?pictureId=1214632http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/teacher%20purses%205-27-08%20022.jpg?pictureId=1214633