The Walkabout Pouch by Leedra Scott

The Walkabout Pouch

Knitting
April 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 11 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette in the round
US 10 - 6.0 mm
150 - 175 yards (137 - 160 m)
English
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This felted pouch is great for a first time felting project.

The finished size can vary due to individual felting processes, but normally felting will shrink the size by one third of the original knit. Knowing the height usually shrinks by one third lets you adjust the pre-felt measurement to fit your cell phone.

Measurements Before Felting:
Circumference = 15 inches
Height = 10 inches

Average Measurements After Felting:
Circumference = 11¾ inches
Height = 6¾ inches

Yarn:
Worsted weight yarn; wool or blend that will felt / 150 - 175 yards

Needles Used:
• US10 (6mm) double point
• US10 (6mm) circular 40”(100cm) - for Magic Loop

Tools:
• 1 ½” – 2” button (optional)
• (1) Stitch Marker
• Darning needle

Gauge:
• 2 inches = 8 sts / 11 rounds, in stockinette, before felting

Techniques Used:
• Judy’s Magic Cast On
• Knit using Magic Loop method
• I-cord
• knit, purl, k2tog, ssk

Additional Pattern Details:
• Detailed written knitting instructions in a professionally designed layout
• Tested
• Easy-to-read font, instructions
• File size: 286 KB
• 2 pages, full color

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