"These felted Messenger Bags and Passport pockets are based on the idea of hidden color. Each bag has a plain flap that hides a brightly colored design or stripe. And inside each bag is a vibrant passport pocket that can serve as a pocket for the larger bag or may be worn on its own."

Both are knit in one piece, double stranded for strength. Straps are knitted separately then attached.

skill level: beginner to intermediate

Dimensions: Bag 18"W x 12"H x 2"D
Passport Pocket 9" x 5"

All Noni patterns call for Cascade 220, a skein of 100% wool, 220 yards. We like Galway (210 yards each) for these projects, especially because they are center-pull balls! Your stitches will disappear beautifully once felted.

You will need:

Messenger Bag and Pocket: yellow, black, grey
-2 skeins Cascade 220 (or 3 balls Galway) dark charcoal
-2 skeins Cascade 220 (or 3 balls Galway) yellow
-6 skeins Cascade 220 (or 7 balls Galway) charcoal
-1 skein Cascade 220 (or 1 ball Galway) black


Messenger Bag and Pocket: orange stripe colorway
-2 skeins Cascade 220 (or 3 balls Galway) black
-2 skeins Cascade 220 (or 3 balls Galway) orange
-6 skeins Cascade 220 (or 7 balls Galway) dark charcoal
-1 skein Cascade 220 (or 1 ball Galway) light orange

click here for the ORANGE bag hardware kit!


needles: US 11 circular 24" long
and US 8 and US 11 double pointed

you will also need:
-One 6" large-toothed zipper
-Two 2 1/4" rectangular rings
-Two 1/2" round eye snap clips
-Two 5/8" d-rings