HOLDER
With (A) Cast on 40 stitchess
Rows 1-10: with (A), work in stockinette stitch
Rows 11-14: Change to (B) and work in stockinette.
Rows 15-26: Change to (C) and work in stockinette.
Rows 27-28: Change to (D) and work in stockinette.
Rows 29-32: Change to (E) and work in stockinette.
Rows 33-40: Change to (F) and work in stockinette.
Rows 41-42: Change to (G) and work in stockinette.
Rows 43-84: Repeat rows 1 - 42
Rows 85-94: Change to (A) and work in stockinette.
Row 95: Bind off 17 sts, continue to end of row - 23 sts.
Row 96: Bind off 17 sts, - 6 sts.
Work in stockinette until remaining piece is 12 inches [30 cm] in length. This is the
tie that will wraps around and keeps the needle holder closed. Bind off all stitches.
FELTING:
Wash Needle Holder by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces
of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost
dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape. For more about felting, click
here.
Insert needles through the felt for storage. Felt, once made, will not unravel like
knitting does, so if necessary, cut holes in the felt for larger needles. |
