I have also discovered that I can do simple crochet if it is also going to be machine felted. During a swap of excess materials with the Kingwood Yarn it, Darn it group I came home with all the rejects.
Most of it went to a local group that makes items for the local charity hospital however I kept back almost two whole balls of Bernet felting wool. It just didn't seem smart to make some lovely thing that could not be washed without changing its size.
As my cold deepened I decided to use this yarn in a project as my felted knitting projet worked out pretty well.
On the band for the yarn there was a pattern for a felted clutch and it is available on their website as well. It called for three balls of yarn but thought I could get a result with all that I had.
Here's how it turned out:
I added a magnetic snap and a button to cover it up. I like the slightly geometric texture, caused by the crochet stitches.
I have even tried it out and, although it doesn't hold a lot, I think it will be a great bit to have around for a quick run to the library or lunch with friends. In the end it may go to the Kingwood Area Quilt Guild fish pond/garage sale next year if I don't use it more than once or twice between now and then.
I hope your week is going well. Hurricane Alex will be causing trouble here as Houston is on the 'dirty' side of the storm. Torrential rans, flooding and high winds are all expected between now and the end of the week if the storm doesn't shift more to the south. On the other hand, Alex, the dog, will love the opportunity to dig into a wet garden and the Girls are looking forward to extra loving as I dry them off with big fluffy towels.
That's what I love about dogs, they always see the positive side of any situation.
Me...I'm adding some easily prepared food to the larder and cleaning out the ice chest.
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