Moccasin Felted Baskets by Cindy Pilon

Moccasin Felted Baskets

Knitting
April 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
US 15 - 10.0 mm
500 - 870 yards (457 - 796 m)
Large Basket: 12" long by 9" wide by 5" high; Small Basket: 10" long by 6" wide by 4" high
English
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The soft structure of these baskets reminds me of a pair comfortable old moccasins, hence the name. They are knit in the round with two strands of Cascade Eco yarn, then felted in a washing machine. Complete instructions are provided for the felting and shaping process.

MATERIALS:

Needles: Size US15 circular needle (24” long)

Notions: Scissors, darning needle, stitch marker, and washing machine for felting

Yarn:

Small Basket:
Color A : 1-2 Skeins Cascades Eco + Color: Straw
475 yards

Color B: 1 Skein Cascades Ecological Wool Color: Natural
30 yards

Large Basket:
Color A : 2 Skeins Cascades Eco + Color: Straw
820 yards

Color B: 1 Skein Cascades Ecological Wool Color: Natural
50 yards

GAUGE: 10 stitches to 4 inches and 17 rows to 4 inches. If you use an alternative yarn, knit to the loosest recommended gauge for the yarn. Do not substitute washable wool yarns as they will not felt.