Knitting update: Felted Knitting Basket completed
Back in October, I posted a knitting update in which I mentioned that I was working on a Felted Knitting Basket. It’s an adaptation of the Ballband Bag Recipe by Monica Jines. Monica’s bag is more like a purse. This adaptation, by Lynn, who’s ravelry avatar is Ravellyn, is a larger knitting basket.
I was concerned about how it would be felt because I knit it on US7 needles (it’s made from Cascade 220, a worsted-weight yarn). Traditionally, one knits a felted piece on larger-than-ordinary needles. It felted beautifully, so my concern was unfounded. But the smaller needles did make it a little less enjoyable to knit. I’ve since done a felting experiment with swatches and I think either size needle would have been fine, though the basket is a little smaller than it would have been with larger needles.
Here’s the picture I posted back in October, when it was about halfway finished:
I like the autumnal colors.
And here’s the completed basket:
Next up: some holiday knitting. I’m making a second felted knitting basket (on larger needles), and some neck warmers and ear warmers. Also on the docket are a hat for me, sewing up the sweater I’ve been working on this fall, and putting together my Learn to Knit Afghan (a giant task).
I think that knitting is probably the best thing about winter. I’m really enjoying pulling out the handknits to keep me warm!
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Comments
Thanks, Maureen! What a sweet note. I’m glad to know my knitting updates aren’t boring everyone!
Janine Adams Dec 9, 07:02 PM
Janine:
That basket is gorgeous!! You are so gifted. What a wonderful gift you have been given and I love hearing about all your projects. I am “challenged” in that area, so I love to hear about your adventures!
maureen wielansky Dec 9, 06:51 PM