Classic Wool - Felted Door Knob Organizer (cr)

Hang this useful organizer from a door knob to keep all kinds of small items handy. Measures approx. 5" x 10" (12.5 x 25.5 cm). Shown in Patons Classic Wool #207 Rich Red, using 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook.

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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.

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-interfering 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 on a dry towel, away from heat or sunlight.
• Shape piece to correct measurements.
• 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.

MEASUREMENTS
Approx 5 x 10 ins [12.5 x 25.5 cm].

MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool (100 g / 3.5 oz)
#00207 (Rich Red): 1 ball

Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tension.

TENSION: 15 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS
www.patonsyarns.com/glossary

INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 26.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 25 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 22 ins [56 cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Felt piece following “How to Felt” instructions. Shape pieces to measurements. Dry flat away from heat and direct sunlight. Trim piece if necessary to measurements 5 x 20 ins [12.5 x 51 cm].

Diagram
Fold bottom 4 ins [10 cm] to RS to form pocket and top 6 ins [15 cm] to WS of piece (see Diagram). Blanket st through both thicknesses along sides of piece. Trace a 2½ ins [6 cm] diameter circle 1½ ins [4 cm] down from top fold and carefully cut it out. Blanket st around “hole”.