monica brown

Hobo Grommet Bag

This bag was my first felting project where I incorporated hardware into the finished item.  I added grommets and D-rings after I felted it.  The grommets are fun, but the bag is a canvas for the knitter.  Instead of grommets, you could add sequins, snaps or buttons.  Once you have felted it, you can decide how you want to paint your canvas with the endless list of possible emblishments.   

This bag would be a great first felting project.  I designed the bag in a simple shape so that the knitter would not need to felt the bag to an exact size.  If your bag felts too much or too little you may just need to use different D-rings to attach the strap. 

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220, 100 g hanks, each 220 yd/240 m (wool)

3 hanks in color # 8013

Needle: US #10.00 (6 mm) needle or size needed to obtain the gauge

Gauge: 14 sts and 19 rows to 4"/10cm  in Stockinette Stitch BEFORE FELTING

Finished Measurements
After Felting (excluding straps): Length: 28"/70cm round X 15"/37.5cm high

This pattern is available from Hilltop Yarn Store.

Tristan Wrap

This crochet wrapped cardigan is both easy and quick to crochet.  The majority of the wrap is crocheted in double crochet with simple decreases along the front edges. The garment is crocheted in three pieces with cap sleeves created by increasing at the armholes.  The ribbon at the waist and armhole allows adjustments in these areas by tightening or loosening as desired.  Small scallops along the neck and front edges finish off this stunning wrap.      

Yarn: Louet Sales Merlin Tristan, 100 gram hanks, 250 yd/273m (merino/linen)

4 (4, 5) hanks in color #2573 (french blue)

Crochet Hook: 4 mm (F/5) or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge:  4.25 stitches and 2.5 rows to 1”/2.5 cm over double crochet

Size:  S (M, L)

Finished Bust Measurements: 15.5 (17.5, 19.5)”/38.75 (43.75, 48.75)cm

This pattern is available from Hilltop Yarn Store.