IMG_2147 Before Felting

Skill level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, I-cord
Abbreviations: knit (k)
Measures: before felting: 11″ wide, 6″ long, after felting: 10″ wide and 4″ long
Gauge: in garter stitch, 11 stitches = 4″
Notes: The gauge swatch will have to be unwound in order to knit to the case with 100 yards.

-Materials-

  • 100 yards 100% wool super bulky weight yarn
  • size 11 knitting needles
  • 1 1/4″ button
  • yarn needle

-Pattern-
1. Cast on 30 stitches.
2. Knit till piece measures 4 1/2″.
3. Cast on 23, knit to end.
4. Repeat number 3.
5. Knit 8 rows.
6. Bind off 13, knit to end.
7. Repeat number 6.
8. Knit till piece measures 10 1/2″.
9. Bind off 11, knit 3, (4 stitches on right hand needle), bind off to end, fast off.
10. Join yarn to the remaining 4 stitches, work I-cord for 10 rows.
11. Bind off.
12. Sew I-cord to make a loop.
13. Sew the sides of the purse.

-Felting-

  • set washing machine on smallest load and hottest water. Place the purse in a pillow case and tie closed. Agitate in washing machine till desired size (see measurements for specific sizes). Rinse in cold water. Block out excess water with a towel. Shape the case and let dry. (you can stuff the case with plastic bags to shape it)