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Felt Teardrop Purse 2 sizes Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Item:

Bag

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

k=knit
p=purl
inc= increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and then back of stitch
k2tog= knit the next 2 stitches together
p2tog=purl the next 2 stitches together

Pattern Description:

Large or small which will you choose?
Both of these curvy felt pouches make wonderful gift or jewelry bags.
How about a treasure pouch or maybe as wedding favor bags?

With Claire's clear and detailed instructions, which cover knitting and then felting and finishing your pouch, once you've made one you will be sure to want more.

You can use any DK or worsted weight felting yarn to make this purse.
To obtain a thick felt with no visible stitches ensure your yarn is
100% pure hand wash only wool.
Beware of "Super wash" it will not felt!!

Gauge:

Tension (Unfelted)14 st x 21 rows - 10cm (4") square stocking stitch
(stockinet stitch)

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Small pouch10cm (4") x 11cm.(4.25")
Large pouch13cm (5") x 14cm (5.5")
Finished size varies with your choice of wool.

Materials:

Small50m (55 yds, 25gms)
Large100m (110 yds, 50gms)

You Will Also Need:

6.5mm (US 10.5)
Button or sew on snap fastener

Suggested yarn:

165 yards of DK weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

knitting4 fun - felting wool