My first felted stash bag

[crochetbug13]

I made this stash bag using this pattern with several modifications.

 

First, I used a feltable vintage wool first sold in the late 60s or early 70s.

 

Second, I used an 8.0mm hook to crochet with rather than a 6.0mm hook.

 

Third, I made the straps about twice as long as you would get if you followed the directions.

 

Fourth, I gave the handles a wider base.

 

Fifth, I felted and dyed it at the same time using pink lemonade flavored Kool-Aid to update the color a bit.

 

If you want to read more about this adventure, I have blogged about it here, and here.

[Nema517]

Very nice! I'm off to read the blog!

[teakaycee]

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[PetraDae]

Top job!

[walker1021]

Love it! I've made this pattern once before, but never thought about felting it. Thanks for the idea!

[CraftyZone]

Very pretty bag love the color.

[kuddlekubs]

This is fantastic!!!

 

kuddles

[grannyannie]

Very nice!

[cshort]

Very nice.

[TurtleLvr]

WOW! Love it!! Especially felted!

 

[p.s.warrington]

I made this stash bag using this pattern with several modifications.

 

First, I used a feltable vintage wool first sold in the late 60s or early 70s.

 

Second, I used an 8.0mm hook to crochet with rather than a 6.0mm hook.

 

Third, I made the straps about twice as long as you would get if you followed the directions.

 

Fourth, I gave the handles a wider base.

 

Fifth, I felted and dyed it at the same time using pink lemonade flavored Kool-Aid to update the color a bit.

 

If you want to read more about this adventure, I have blogged about it here, and here.

 

I never knew you could dye the yarn with Kool-Aid! Does it stay if you have to wash it or will the kool-Aid eventually fade?

Penny