Felt Bag by Zoe Clements

Felt Bag

Crochet
September 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches
in treble crochet
6.5 mm (K)
315 yards (288 m)
one size
US
English

This little bag is perfect for an on-the-go project bag – whether you knit or crochet it is up to you!

Crochet and Knitting instructions both included.

SKILLS USED
Colourwork (stripes)
Felting

Knitted version
Increasing
Knitting in rounds

Crochet version
Adjustable ring
Double crochet
Treble crochet

MEASUREMENTS
Before felting
35cm/14in tall
40cm/16in diameter
After felting
17cm/7in tall (exluding handles)
20cm/8in diameter

YARN USED
Herdy Wool - 100% wool
100g/96m/105yd - 1 ball of each:
MC: Purple
CC1: Pink
CC2: White

TENSION
Work 14 sts and 19 rows in stocking stitch (or 4 rows and 10 sts
in trebles) to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles or 6.5mm (US K) crochet hook.

Exact tension is not important to the project – work to the required size, but keep tension consistent throughout.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
Plastic bag
Four elastic bands

Knitted version
Set of four 6.5mm (US 10.5) double pointed needles (large)
6.5mm (US 10.5) 60cm/24in circular needle (for bag body)
One stitch marker

Crochet version
6.5mm (US K) crochet hook