FELT-ing

This book, "FeltFORWARD" has some really good projects for home accessories and everyday personal items. I came across this in the local library while looked for other things. Good accidental founding. I like the table mat and the flower pedal add-ons on the christmas lights. (Maybe I can save it for next year.)

I was very ambition when I started. Maybe too much. Now, it is finally finished. (Hoop Purse- not Bag.) Next time, I ought to pick something easier. Instead of knitting a lining layer (double layer on each faces of the bag as the pattern calls), I made adjustment to knit only 1 layer and the yarn from Lopi felted thick enough. Otherwise, I would assume that its too heavy for a bag.

Material choices ::
(Red Yarn for the front) (Blue Navy for the embroidery and the back/side)


Before/ After ::
Side by Side comparison before felting and after felting. The diameter from the "before" is ~20" and the " after" is about 14" to fit into the pre-made brass hoops. I did about 5 cycled washes in the washing machine with temperature set in HOT water mode, using a front loaded washing machine and added jeans to enhance the agitation process suggested. Just wish that it shrink a bit more.

Finish ::
Waiting for a perfect day to use this. ~~