The Laying Hen from Maine — Handspun Wool Bag

She's not just a bag. She's a story — from pasture to purse.

Meet The Laying Hen from Maine, a one-of-a-kind crocheted bag made entirely from farm-raised, hand-dyed, handspun wool. While the chicken bag pattern has been done before, it has never been done like this. Over 12 ounces of lush, deeply textured handspun wool gives this bag a weight, warmth, and richness that no mill yarn can replicate. The moment you hold her, you'll feel the difference.

✨ Details

• Farm-raised wool — raised, sheared, hand-dyed, and handspun by the artist
• Rich denim blue colorway with natural variation throughout
• Sculptural crocheted hen with red comb, yellow beak, and button eye
• Scalloped edge border all around
• Needle felted spotted blue egg button closure — one of a kind
• Wide 3" crocheted shoulder strap — comfortable and sturdy
• Over 12 oz of handspun wool

Dimensions

• Width: 14"
• Height: 14"
• Depth: 4"
• Strap: 3" wide, shoulder length

🐔 Why This Bag is Different

Mill yarn is uniform and dry. Handspun wool is alive. Every strand of fiber in this bag was grown on the farm, sheared by hand, washed, dyed, and spun into yarn before a single stitch was crocheted. The result is a bag with extraordinary quality, depth of color, texture, and soul that simply cannot be replicated with commercial materials.

One of a Kind

This is a completely unique, unrepeatable piece. When she's gone, she's gone. Custom orders in different colorways may be available — send a message to inquire.