Felted bowl: a crochet gift for the man who has everything
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Posted under: crochet, felt, finished objects, home and garden
I have known Simon for years, and over the years, I am sure that he has acquired pretty much everything a man could need or want. Well, that’s not because he is some kind of stuff-hoarder, but maybe it’s just my impression because I could not think of a thing to get him. I find it hard to do gifts for men in general. Even harder is trying to come up with some kind of crafty thing for men. So I thought long & hard and then I figured that every man needs a place to put his keys and wallet when he comes home from work. What could be better for this that a sturdy felted bowl?
I made this one from crochet, which is not really how you are supposed to make felted things, but there you go. I think knitting rather than crochet probably makes a smoother felt, but as crochet is thicker and sturdier, I figured why not give it a go? I pretty much followed the same pattern as I did when I made the recycled jeans bowl – which is really easy: just crochet in the round and increase when you want to make the bowl sides go up & out, decrease when you want to make the opening narrower. Anyone could do it.
I picked nice manly colours and used Rowan Super Chunky wool. He loved it and it goes well with his decor. Yay – now what will I make him next year ?!?
very pretty
Make him some felt cups next year.
hth
Love it. Can you give some more details like the size of the needles and yarn you used, and also how did you felt it? put it in the washer and dryer? I tried felting a crocheted bowl before I found yu post but it didnt come out.
Thanks.
I used Rowan Big Wool ( http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/big-wool.aspx ) and my crochet hook was a 12mm one I think… it’s been a while now… Anyway, I felted it in the washing machine, placing the item in a pillowcase before putting it on a hot cycle. When it came out of the washing machine, I reshaped it by hand and stuffed the bowl with newspaper so it kept its shape while it dried. I left it on a towel in a warm spot next under the radiator until it dried. Hope that helps!