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    This document provides instructions for making a felted knitting needle case. It begins with general information about the felting process, noting that measurements should be recorded before and after felting as sizes will decrease. It also warns that colorfastness can vary and to test samples first. The instructions then detail the felting process of putting knitted pieces in a washing machine with baking soda on a hot cycle for 5-15 minutes until the desired size is reached. After felting, the pieces shrink to about 85% of the original width and 75% of the length. The remainder of the document provides materials, directions and a diagram for knitting and assembling the needle case, including attaching flower motifs and a ribbon.

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    This document provides instructions for making a felted knitting needle case. It begins with general information about the felting process, noting that measurements should be recorded before and after felting as sizes will decrease. It also warns that colorfastness can vary and to test samples first. The instructions then detail the felting process of putting knitted pieces in a washing machine with baking soda on a hot cycle for 5-15 minutes until the desired size is reached. After felting, the pieces shrink to about 85% of the original width and 75% of the length. The remainder of the document provides materials, directions and a diagram for knitting and assembling the needle case, including attaching flower motifs and a ribbon.

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    This document provides instructions for making a felted knitting needle case. It begins with general information about the felting process, noting that measurements should be recorded before and after felting as sizes will decrease. It also warns that colorfastness can vary and to test samples first. The instructions then detail the felting process of putting knitted pieces in a washing machine with baking soda on a hot cycle for 5-15 minutes until the desired size is reached. After felting, the pieces shrink to about 85% of the original width and 75% of the length. The remainder of the document provides materials, directions and a diagram for knitting and assembling the needle case, including attaching flower motifs and a ribbon.

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    Felted Needle Case

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    AnnLima
    This document provides instructions for making a felted knitting needle case. It begins with general information about the felting process, noting that measurements should be recorded before and after felting as sizes will decrease. It also warns that colorfastness can vary and to test samples first. The instructions then detail the felting process of putting knitted pieces in a washing machine with baking soda on a hot cycle for 5-15 minutes until the desired size is reached. After felting, the pieces shrink to about 85% of the original width and 75% of the length. The remainder of the document provides materials, directions and a diagram for knitting and assembling the needle case, including attaching flower motifs and a ribbon.

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    Felted Knitting Needle Case

    Courtesy of Patons.
    Heres a great way to store your knitting and crochet needles.
    Makes a nice gift, too!
    LEARN TO FELT
    Important to know before felting:
    It is important to record all the measurements and changes before
    and after felting. You will be able to either adjust or repeat the
    method to produce reliable and consistent results.
    Always test a sample. Different color yarns may felt differently.
    Some colors have to undergo the felting more than once in order to
    achieve the desired result.
    As yarn will be placed into very hot water, colorfastness can be an
    issue. Again, testing a sample will give you an indication of how
    the color will be affected in very hot water.
    Any knitting that has been properly felted will have a distinct
    texture. The knitted piece becomes very dense and matted. This
    will be one of the key criteria for determining that felting has
    occurred.
    FELTING
    Put knitted pieces in top-loading washing machine. Using low
    water level, run a Hot/Cold cycle for 5-15 min. Put in a pair of
    jeans or large towel (in non-nterfering color) for extra agitation.
    Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda for a small load. After one cycle,
    check for size. Repeat as necessary.
    Run through the rinse and spin cycle.
    Lay felted piece flat on a dry towel, away from heat or sunlight.
    Allow to dry thoroughly. Do not use a clothes dryer.
    If an edge ripples, baste a thread through the edge and gather in.
    Remove the thread after the felting is dry.
    BASED ON OUR CALCULATIONS
    After felting, the sample is approx. 85% of the width and 75% of the
    length of the knitted sample before felting.
    AFTERCARE
    Treat your newly felted item with caution and care, do not wash in
    hot water or machine dry to avoid further distortion or shrinkage.
    (continued)
    FELTED KNITTING NEEDLE CASE
    SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
    3 skeins ea. Patons

    Classic Merino Wool yarns


    Grey Mix
    Dark Grey Mix
    Size 8 knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
    Embroidery floss
    5mm Beads
    2/3 yd. of 5/8" ribbon
    Gauge: 19 st and 25 rows = 4" in stockinette st.
    DIRECTIONS:
    Finished size approx. 12" wide x 15" long.
    Needle Case
    1. Cast on 82 sts.
    2. Proceed in stockinette st (knit one row, purl the next row) until
    work from beg measures 36", ending with RS facing for next row.
    3. Cast off.
    Piece for Flower Motifs
    1. Cast on 35 sts.
    2. Proceed in stockinette st until work from beg measures 7".
    3. Cast off.
    Finishing
    1. Felt all pieces. Felted Needle Case should measure approx
    14" wide x 27" long. Felted Piece for Flower Motifs should
    measure approx 6" wide x 5
    1
    4" long.
    2. Cut needle case 25 long x 12" wide.
    3. Fold up bottom 10 to form a pocket. With embroidery floss,
    blanket stitch along sides and top of case, working through both
    thicknesses where necessary.
    4. Mark center of pocket. With embroidery floss, sew through both
    thicknesses from bottom to top of pocket along center line. Rep
    stitching 2 apart on both sides to form slots for knitting needles.
    5. Trace and cut 2 big and 1 small flower motifs. (See diagram. on
    next page)
    6. Sew flower motifs in position. Decorate with beads as shown in
    picture.
    7. Fold needle case in half lengthwise. Wrap ribbon around case and
    tie as shown in picture. Tack ribbon to case if desired.
    Skill Level: Some knitting experience helpful
    Due to seasonal nature of project, supplies are available for a limited time
    only. Please read all instructions prior to beginning; read and follow all
    manufacturers instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult
    supervision if children participate in this and all craft projects. Because Jo-Ann
    Stores, Inc. has no control over the use of materials and tools, nor surroundings,
    during construction of projects, Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. disclaims any liability for injury, damage or other untoward results.
    Content of this project sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed.
    2006 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. All rights reserved.

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