Mushy tote by Kasia Dychton

Mushy tote

Knitting
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
569 - 601 yards (520 - 550 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Mushy Tote is a ‘knitters must’ bag designed to be felted in the washing machine for a dense, sturdy finish. Worked seamless in the round from the bottom up, this project is ideal for adventurous beginners looking to experiment with wet felting!

Materials Needed:
Yarn: worsted or aran weight 100% non-superwash wool (approx. 520 –550 meters).
Do not use superwash wool, acrylic, or plant fibers, as they will not felt.
Needles: 5 mm (US 8)circular needles (24” or 32”)

Gauge is not critical, but a loose, open fabric is essential to allow room for fibers to shrink and felt.