are at the end of this pattern. Bag Pictured here done in Lambs Pride Bulky and changes Materials needed 3.5 ounces of worsted weight $100\%$ wool (not superwash). Paton's Merino Wool is a perfect example (see photo at end for a single color bag done in Paton's Merino) \*See note at end for yarn and hook used for the bag pictured on the top of this page Size K crochet hook Blunt needle for weaving in ends Washing machine for fulling/felting No sewing involved Bag size after felting/fulling is $8^{\circ}$ across and $10^{\circ}$ high from bottom to tip of handle. You can try using a Jhook if you are a lose crocheter or hold two strands of yarn together with the K hook for a stiffer bag. Stitches Used Chain (ch), slip stitch (ss), single crochet (sc) and half double crochet (hdc) Instructions Chain 4, join with sl st to form ring Round 1-Ch2, work 9hdc in ring, join with sl st in top ofch 2 (10) Round 2-Ch 2, hdc in same space, work 2 hdcs in each st around, join with sl st to to of ch 2. (20) Round 3-Ch 2; hdc in same stitch, hdc in next stitch (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join with sl st in ch 2. (30) Round 4-Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 2 sts. (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) Round 5- Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in 3 sts(2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches)repeat around, join in sl st in ch 2 (50) Round 6- Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in 4 sts(2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches) repeat around, join in sl st in ch 2 (60) Round 7- Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in 5 sts(2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches) repeat around, join in sl st in ch 2 (70) Round 8-Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around in BLO (back loops only), join in Ist hdc. (70) Round 9-22 - Ch1, hdc in each stitch around and sl st to first hdc (70) Round 23-24 - Ch 1, sc each stitch around (70) Round 25 - Ch 1, sc in next 13 stitches, chain 15, skip next 9 sc and sc in next sc from the skipped 9 sc (10th stitch) (this is the handle), sc in next 25 (total of 26 sc), ch 15, skip next 9 sc and sc in next sc from the skipped 9 sc (1oth stitch) and sc in remaining and sl stitch to first sc (should be $13\ \mathrm{sc}$ Round 26-29 - Ch 1, sc each stitch around including handles Round 30-Sl st each ch around., fasten off, weave in ends I also did a slip stitch around the inside of the handles to make them sturdier.
Felting Instructions
Place bag in a mesh sweater washer bag, tied pillowcase, etc. Fibers willclog washing machine. Use hottest water setting and set control for smalload. Add a splash of some laundry detergent or vinegar (this changes the pH and allows fulling to happen). Toss in a couple towels, canvas sneakers, pairs of jeans (that you want to wash in hot water) and run through cycle. Check back. If not fulled, run through cycle again til bag is felted/fulled to your liking. Allow to air dry a day Orso. I found if I had trouble fulling wool, Iadd double the soap needed for a small load. This helps, but then you must run through another cycle to make sure it's fully rinsed out.
Done in Patons Merino Wool
The main picture was done in Lambs Pride Bulky yarn and the changes are: J hook used 1.5 skeins of Kiwi Color 1 skein of Rose Color I changed colors where I felt comfortable-have fun with it. I did finish off each row and then start another row when doing the color changes versus just changing colors for an even line. Flower fulled separately and added after fulling. This bag came out bigger than the one done in Patons because of the bulkier yarn.
