We are so excited to include our crocheters in this month’s project. Beginning this Wednesday, April 8, at 5 pm we will be creating felted yarn bowls that you will use again and again. And, since it’s soft, you’ll even be able to easily take it with you to use wherever you go. We will continue working on our bowls on Aprils 15 and we will conclude the project with a “Felting Party” on April 22 (location TBD).
Knitted Felted Yarn Bowl
This original knitting pattern from Molly Conroy is available for $5.50 on Etsy. There are three patterns in one and vary in size depending on your yarn. Skills you will use:
- Knitting in the round
- Increasing and decreasing in the round
- Picking up stitches
- Color work (optional)
- Decorative details (optional)
- Felting
You will need:
- 100% Wool yarn, 100 yds bulky or 210 yds worsted
- Circular and double pointed needles
- 4 stitch markers (in in a different color)
- Darning needles
- Clasp or two buttons (purchase after felting)
Crochet Felted Yarn Bowl
The “Felted Wool Handle Basket” is available on Etsy for just $2.95. In addition to being a perfect bowl for stashing your yarn as you work, this bowl can also be used for other things. Be sure to click through the slideshow on the pattern’s web page to see other uses. Skills you will use:
- Crochet in the round
- Increasing in the round
- Creating openings in the work in the round
- Color work (optional)
- Decorative details (optional)
- Felting
More Fun on the Horizon
Our next KAL begins on April 29 and continues through May 13. We will be making handy market bags using the pattern for the Ilene Bag by Hannah Ingalls on Ravelry. Beginning May 20, we will knit a wonderful summer-weight sweater. The pattern is top-down, so there is no seaming! You can purchase the pattern in the shop, but for a sneak preview click here Knit and Crochet Alongs are always free when you purchase your materials at Yarn & Thread Expressions. And, don’t forget, you’re always welcome to join us for the Sit ‘n’ Stitch Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm. We have a lot of fun, chat about just about everything and sometimes even get in some work on our projects!