How to Crochet a Felted Wool Case

Materials Needed

Here’s what you will need:

• Approx. 100 yds of 100% wool yarn – not “superwash”! (shown here in Cascade 220)
• H hook
• Yarn needle and scissors

Instructions

Starting the Crochet

Ch 38.

Foundation Row: Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across – 36 sts.

Crochet Rows

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as st), work 1 dc in each st across – 36 sts.

Rows 2 through 19: Repeat Row 1.

Finishing the Crochet

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembling the Case

Fold piece in half so that the top row and bottom row line up on top of each other (this will be the top opening of your case). Working along the sides, work 1 sc through both layers to join sides.

Felting Your Case

Now it is time to felt your case. Once I was happy with the amount the case had felted, I rolled the case between two towels to get out the excess water. Then I shaped my case the way I liked it and crumbled up a plastic bag to keep its shape.

Final Touches

Once the case is dry, sew on a zipper and you’re all set.