Felted May Day Baskets by Annie Skarphol

Felted May Day Baskets

Knitting
April 2009
Wool yarn that will felt
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
This pattern is available for $3.00 USD buy it now

Celebrate the return of warmer weather by knitting and felting a few May Day baskets. Tuck in some pretty flowers or a handful of candy and deliver these surprises to your neighbors. You are sure to receive a smile in return.

The best part about these baskets is that they can be repurposed or regifted.

  • Mother’s Day
  • Christmas
  • Birthday’s
  • Hostess gifts
  • Hang them on knobs around the house and use as a catch-all.

This ten page PDF contains FOUR patterns for baskets and detailed instructions for felting and embellishing along with photo’s.

The baskets were named after wildflowers.
Finished Sizes are:
Evening Primrose: 8 inches (yellow)
Morning Glory: 7 inches (blue/green stripe)
Baby Snapdragon: 9 inches (pink/orange stripe)
Johnny Jump-Up: 5 inches (lavender)

Materials needed:
100% wool in a worsted weight
16” US10.5 circular needle
4 US10.5 double point needles
Baby Snapdragon uses a 24” US10.5 circ needle
Optional embellishing items