Supplies & Tools
Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m)
Contrast A Dark Grey Mix (00225) 1 ball
Contrast B Grey Mix (00224) 1 ball
Note: 1 ball makes 2 Ornaments.
Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) knitting needles. Sewing needle and thread. Decorative string or ribbon for hanging (optional)
MEASUREMENT
Approx 3" [7.5 cm] diameter.
GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] square in stocking stitch.
Directions
Cast on 80 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: (WS). Purl.
Rep these 2 rows until work from beg measures approx 19" [48 cm] long. Cast off.
Felt in washing machine in hot water until sts are no longer visible. Finished work should measure approx 16" x 12" [40.5 x 30 cm].
FINISHING
Cut four 3" [7.5 cm] circles for each ornament using template. (see page 2).
Step 1: Stack 2 circles. Sew together with running st along vertical center line.
Step 2: Fold each circle in half, away from center stitching line. Sandwich between 2 more circles. Sew 2 new circles together through vertical centre line.
Step 3: Fold out petals and trim if necessary. Attach hanging loop. Repeat Steps 1-3 for each Ornament.
Important to know before felting
Record all the measurements and changes before and after felting. You will be able to adjust the method to produce proper results.
Always test a sample. Different colored yarns may felt differently.
Colorfastness can be affected by very hot water.
Any knitting that has been properly felted becomes very dense and matted.
How To Felt
Using low water level, run a Hot/Cold cycle for 5 to 15 min. Add a pair of old jeans or towels for agitation.
Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda for a small load. After one cycle, check for size. Repeat if necessary.
Run through the rinse and dry spin cycle.
Do not use a clothes dryer.
Shape piece to correct measurements.
Lay felted piece on a dry towel, away from direct heat or sunlight.
If an edge ripples, baste a thread through the edge and gather in. Remove the thread after the felting is dry.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
K = knit
P = Purl
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side