Begin with yarn suitable for felting. Whatever you choose should be equal to two strands of bulky weight held together. I used one strand of Caron Felt-It and three strands of White Buffalo Canadian Unspun.
These colors look good together: Adobe and Goldenrod.
Get out your copy of Mason-Dixon Knitting and size 10 (6mm) needles. Turn to page 60 and follow the simple pattern. In just a few hours you will have knitted the whole thing.
That didn't take long at all!
Clever "fold lines" are the key to square construction.
Time to sew it up. You'll need a crochet hook for this part. Don't fret it though. No special knowledge of crocheting is needed. Step-by-step illustrations take you through the whole process. It's easy!
Looks a little crooked, but it will all straighten out in the wash.
Machine wash in hot water on the lowest water level setting with a little soap and a lot of agitation. Take it out when it looks right to you. Shape and allow to air dry (this might take a day or two). Trim off excess fuzz with scissors (my preference) or a disposable razor. Fill with treasures of your choice and enjoy.
All finished. That was fun!
This is the small box. Mine turned out to be 4" x 4" x 3". Just right for holding an assortment of Post-It Notes.
That's really cute. It would make a nice little gift.
ReplyDeleteHunh, as Mal would say. I have the book, but I don't remember this pattern. I might have to make myself one or more of these....very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool! I have that book! Guess what I'm doing today instead of cleaning the house!
ReplyDeleteThat little box is so cute! I'm not 'into' felting but that would be fun and useful!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I want to make one of those, eventually! :)
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really cute. I'm so glad you posted this - this is something I meant to make from that book and have just kinda forgotten about.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your beach pictures! It looks so warm there. Here, not so much...LOL.
I like your box. I have that book, too, and that's one of the items I thought would be fun to do. Will you do more?
ReplyDeleteThat'd make a cute Easter box! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is totally cute! I have been wanting to make something for my nightstand, as it scratches easily, but I want a little something to put my jewelry into when I jump into bed. This would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Another thing in the queue LOL.
Really cute, and great choice of yarns. I could definitely knit a few for my soon to be set up art studio!
ReplyDeleteCaroline, the SockPixie
I love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think it is just adorable! Very sweet and fun! The color is nice too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely box! I have never made a bowl or a box. I will have to use my scarps and see what I get.
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me want to knit one. I have always just skipped over it in the book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great box! I love the felted items you make. I've never felted anything (on purpose anyway LOL!).
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I'd like to make a small felted bowl sometime.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I was just looking at the M-D book the other day and thinking how functional these would be for organizing just about everything!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
Hi ...may I have the pattern for this please ?
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