Crochet The Felted Bowl Trio
Brenda K.B. AndersonDescription
In this video, Brenda K. B. Anderson guides us through crocheting and felting the Felted Bowl Trio project, which is available as a free pattern download here. Brenda emphasizes that the yarn for this project must be felt-able, such as wool, alpaca, or other animal fibers, but not superwash yarn. She also advises avoiding white fibers, as they typically don’t felt well.
Using an L (8mm) hook, which is larger than usual for the worsted weight yarn she’s working with, Brenda demonstrates how to crochet the smallest bowl in the set. She starts with an adjustable loop and works single crochet in the round, showing how to make increases, use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds, and decrease.
Brenda also shows how to switch to a contrasting color for the top edge of the bowl. After finishing the crochet, she explains the felting process, noting that agitation, water temperature, and time will influence how quickly the project felts. To protect her work during washing, Brenda uses a pillowcase, old jeans, and/or a towel. She provides examples of bowls at different stages of felting to help us identify when it’s ready.
Shaping your project before drying is key, and Brenda demonstrates how to mold the bowls with her hands. At the end, she shows how to use a felting pen to add decorative yarn strands. This project is simple to crochet and doesn’t require a precise size, making it ideal for beginners!