FINISHED SIZE About 44" in circumference and 40" in length including straps before felting; about 30" circumference and 30" length including straps after felting.
YARN Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [130 m]/31 ⁄2 oz [100 g]; ): #18 copper (MC), 5 skeins; #21 red purple (A), #33 olive (B), #13 light pink (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
YARN WEIGHT #4 - Medium
HOOK Size K/101 ⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Yarn needle; lingerie bag or pillowcase for felting.
GAUGE One dot motif measures about 8" square before felting. Gauge is not critical for this project.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Interweave Crochet Winter 2009
