To get that felted look, you knit (or crochet) your article bigger than you want it, out of 100% wool, and then you purposefully shrink it in the washer with hot water. I did take before and after measurements, but unless you use the same yarn I don't know if the results will be exactly the same. For purses I don't suppose it matters since it doesn't really matter what size it ends up. I guess for a hat or gloves or something else wearable it might. ;)
For a great article about felting see Knitty. com. Knitty also has lots of great patterns and instructions and pictures and stuff. I also like KnittingHelp.com which has little videos to show you how to do stitches and techniques, and is very helpful.
Happy Knitting! And Felting!
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