I'm making a felted bag right now that somewhat fits your description. It's totally seamless and has an interesting handle:

http://www.magknits.com/warm04/patterns/sophie.htm

Deb

Very nice bag Deb. Did you knit or crochet? I'm looking for a crochet pattern.

I am knitting it...sorry I didn't pay attention to your crochet specification, Katy. Are you handy at converting patterns?

I am able to convert patterns, but I'm looking for crochet/felt bag patterns to cut down on that step. Each one of my crochet students wants to make something different and it gets too labor intensive to work out details for each one ... gasp. I'm really surprised at the lack of felting patterns for crocheters.

Not the "shelley" bag but here are some crochet patterns:

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/patterns%20for%20sale.html

Paton's also has a knit/crochet felted bags booklet.

Coincidentally I also stumbled on marlo's crochet corner web site and ordered some patterns. I'll check out Paton's since I would like a variety of felting patterns. Thank you for the tip threejsmom.

I found this cute bag at the following website! It has rounded edges but is a flap closure.
http://www.fuzzygalore.biz/patterns/jackieo.shtml

That is cute, kindrat. I like both bag patterns on that website.

Here is a link that might be useful: click for bag patterns

That's a great web site kindrat. Lots of interesting crochet patterns.

Katy,

This Patons Knit & Crochet Felting booklet (see link) has a pattern for a drawstring bag that can be knitted or crocheted.

Wendy

Here is a link that might be useful: Scroll down a bit to see drawstring bag