Felted Flannel Backpack by Patons

Felted Flannel Backpack

by Patons
Knitting
January 2003
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, pre felting
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1260 yards (1152 m)
12½ ins [32 cm] wide x 11¼ ins [28.5 cm] high (excluding strap) after felting
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool (100 g / 3.5 oz)
Main Color (MC) (225 Dk Grey Mix) 5 balls
Contrast A (207 Rich Red) 1 ball (for edge stitching)
2 colors, 6 balls total

Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles.
Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) circular knitting needle 16 ins [40 cm] long.
Pair of size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) double pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
1 toggle.
Small hole punch tool.

All pieces are felted before assembly.

Features i-cord decorative toggle loop and blanket stitch edging in contrast color.

Hole punch is used to create small holes around top edge of Bag for twisted cord drawstring.

Felting instructions are included in pdf download (February 2008).

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