Loom Knitters Circle Magazine

Candy Corn Treats
by Isela Phelps

Pattern Information

Yarn: 470 yards of Worsted Weight Wool (used double throughout). 3 oz/85 g; 158 yd/144 m. 3 skeins Lion Brand Wool in: Pumpkin, Goldenrod, Creamy Natural Wool, 1 skein each.

Loom: Purple Round Knifty Knitter Loom or Round Blue Loom (If you use the Purple, you can knit both sides at the same time).

Notions: Knitting Tool, Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 6sts & 6 rows in Garter Stitch=2 inches

Size
Pre-felted: 9 x 9 inches
Felted: 8 x 7(height) inches

Trick or Treating Time is upon us and any kid from age 2 and up is getting ready for the hunt. Help them out by knitting them a little treats bag. The baggy is small enough for a two year old to carry around but "big" enough for the adults to put in a cell phone, keys, and extra cash. Knit one, knit two, or three just in one afternoon! Have fun this Halloween!

Pattern Notes:

single stitch (ss) used throughout.
Use 2 strands throughout the pattern
Worked as 2 flat panels

Make 2

With color A:

Cast on 22sts

Row 1: ss
Row 2: p
Row 3: ss
Row 4: p
Row 5: k1, k2tog, k to last 3sts, k2tog, k
Row 6: ss

Rep from 1-6: 1 more time

Handle Opening

Next row: ss5, BO8, ss5
Next row: p5, CO8 (simply e-wrap the empty pegs), p5
Next: Follow Rows 3-6.

Cut A, join B.

Follow Rows 1-6: 3 times

Cut B, join C

Follow Rows 1-6: 2 times

Bind Off with Basic Bind off (open removal method)

Finishing: Seam with Mattress Stitch.

Felt and Block Dry

Felting Instructions

Set washer (top loader) to hot water, small load.
Place 1tbs of Eucalan Wool Wash or 1tbs of Baby Shampoo
Place item inside a zippered pillow case. Place the pillow case in the washer along with 2 jeans to aid in agitation.
Let the cycle run for about 10minutes and check progress of box, if the box is not desired size, place it inside the pillow case again and let it wash for a few more minutes.
When the item reaches desired effect/size, take it out, shape it (you may put something inside to help in obtaining desired shape). Allow to air dry, about 24-48 hours.

About Designer:

Isela Phelps resides in Cache Valley, Utah with her husband Sam and her children Bryant and Nyah. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, running, swimming and of course playing with yarn and her looms. You can read more about her adventures in yarn and life at The Purling Sprite blog.

Contact Isela.