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Felted Knitting Needle Case

What a great way to keep track of your knitting needles! Knit in Patons® Classic Merino Wool and then felted, this needle case is a great project for beginners.

For more information felting, click the link to see how to Learn To Felt.

Designed by Patons® Design Studio

  
Project #:
e03856
  
 
 Crafting Time: 2 Hours
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • Patons® Classic Merino Wool, Grey Mix or Dark Grey Mix, 3 balls
  • Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain tension
  • Embroidery Floss
  • Beads, Your Choice
  • Ribbon, 5/8-inch [1.5 cm], 24-inch [61 cm] length

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

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     Important to know before felting:
Record all the measurements and changes before and after felting. You will be able to adjust the method to produce proper results. Always test a sample. Different colored yarns may felt differently.
 
     Colorfastness can be affected by very hot water. Any knitting that has been properly felted becomes very dense and matted.
 
     Needle Case
Cast on 82 sts.
 
     Proceed in stocking st (knit one row, purl the next row) until work from beg measures 36-inches [91.5 cm], ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.
 
     Piece for Flower Motifs
Cast on 35 sts.
 
     Proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 7-inches [18 cm]. Cast off.
 
     Finishing
Felt all pieces. Felted "needle Case' should measure approximately 14-inches [35.5 cm] wide x 27-inches [68.5 cm] long.
 
     Felted ‘Piece for Flower Motifs’ should measure approx 6-inches [15 cm] wide x 5¼-inches [13 cm] long.
 
     Cut Needle Case 25-inches [63.5 cm] long x 12-inches [30.5 cm] wide.
 
     Fold up bottom 10-inches [25.5 cm] to form a pocket. With embroidery floss, blanket stitch along sides and top of case, working through both thicknessess where necessary.

 
     Mark center of pocket. With embroidery floss, sew through both thicknesses from bottom to top of pocket along center line. Rep stitching 2-inches [5 cm] apart on both sides to form slots for knitting needles.
 
     Trace and cut 2 Big, and 1 Small Flower Motif.
 
     Sew Flower Motifs in position. Decorate with beads as shown in picture.
 
     Fold Needle Case in half lengthwise. Wrap ribbon around Case and tie as shown in picture. Tack ribbon to Case if desired.
 
     If you like felting, here's more great project ideas:
Fabulous Felted Knit Flowers
Felted Crochet 'Hat' Accessories
Tip:

Measurements:
Approx 12-inches [30.5 cm] wide x 15-inches [38 cm] long.
Tension: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4-inches [10 cm] in stocking st.

Abbreviations:
approx=approximately
beg=beginning
cm=centimeter(s)
g=gram(s)
in(s)=inch(es)
mm=millimeter(s)
oz=ounce(s)
RS=right side
rep=repeat
st(s)=stitch(es)

 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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