Saturday, April 12, 2008

We Have Pattern!

Here is my free pattern. I've adapted it from several other felted purses I've tried.
I used just shy of 8 oz of fisherman wool. If you make one, let me know what you think. Happy Knitting!

Felted Purse
Worsted weight 100% wool yarn, 8 oz.
Needles: size 15 circular, 24”, or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge—not important
Holding two strands together, cast on 11 stitches.
Knit every row (garter stitch) until you have 30 ridges (60 rows).
With 11 stitches on needle, pick up 30 stitches along one side, 11 stitches across end and 30 stitches along remaining side. This should bring you around to original 11 stitches. Place marker or safety pin to mark beginning of round. Move marker up as needed.
Knit even (knit every row) for at least 50 rows (rounds).
Handle section: Knit 2 together once.
Knit in seed or moss stitch (knit 1, purl 1) for 4 rows.
Row 5: Continue in seed stitch for 14 stitches. Bind off 10 stitches. Knit in seed stitch 41 stitches. Bind off 10 stitches, continue in seed stitch until beginning of round.
Row 6: Knit is seed stitch 14 stitches, cast on 10 stitches, continue knitting in pattern the 41 stitches on needle, cast on 10 stitches at the other bound off section, continue seed stitch pattern to beginning of round.
Row 7-10: Knit in seed stitch for 4 rows.
Bind off all stitches. Work in all ends.
To felt: Place purse in pillowcase or lingerie bag. Wash in washer on hot cycle with 1 tbsp detergent. Check every 5 minutes to see if it is felted to desired size. Dry by laying flat or in dryer. To felt smaller, repeat cycle.

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