close-up below to show slightly looped
surface texture of Fjord after felting
Crystal Palace Yarns
Fjord Felted BagDesigned, Knit & Felted by Barbara Breiter
[See 5 more felted bag patterns here.]
Gauge:
15.5 sts and 20.5 rows=4 over pattern stMaterials:
Size 10 US needles or size needed to obtain gauge
1- 50 gr ball Fjord-#9628 Periwinkle (Color A)
1 50 gr ball Fjord-#9508 Faded Lilacs (Color B)
SnapSize:
Approximately 8 ½ wide x 9 ½ long before felting
Approximately 7 wide x 6 ½ long after feltingAbbreviations
BO - bind off, CO - cast on, rep - repeat, wyib - with yarn in back,Instructions:
Pattern Stitch
Note: Slip all sts as if to p
Row 1 (RS): With Color B, k1, *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from *
Row 2: With Color B, purl
Row 3: With Color A, k1, *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from *, end k1
Row 4: With Color A, purlWith A, CO 35 sts.
Work Pattern Stitch Rows 1-4 3 times.
With A, work in St st 4 rows.Repeat above 5 more times.
Work Pattern Stitch Rows 1-4 3 times.
BO with A.Handle
With A, CO 120 sts. K 1 row. BO.Finishing
Fold in half (CO edge to BO edge). Seam sides. Sew handle to side seams. Weave in ends on WS.Felt
Put the bag in the washer along with a pair of jeans or canvas tennis shoes. Use a small amount of detergent and a low water level with a hot temperature. Wash for five minutes. Stop the cycle and check to see if is felted as tightly as desired; the longer you wash it, the smaller and more felted it will become. If the bag is not quite felted enough, continue washing and carefully check every few minutes. When felted, remove and rinse in cold water. Blot with towel. Shape the bag; the fabric will still be malleable so dont be afraid to pull it in various directions. Allow to dry completely.Sew on snap.
If you like this Felted Bag pattern, don't miss the felted hat patterns.
See all the hat patterns - links are HERE
For more felted designs by Barbara Breiter see her web site www.knitabit.net
copyright 2006 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The pattern
may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting Shops carrying Crystal Palace Yarns Fjord are welcome to use this free patterns for their customers.
