knit – dye – felt

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Knit a bag and 16 yards of I-cord (for the strap

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Fold the bag height into 4ths.  Then fold bag width into 3rds.  Clamp center with 2 dowls

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Dye in indigo.

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Wad strap and grab tightly.  Dip into indigo 3 or 40 times.  Dip folded bag 3 or 4 times.

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Unfold bag.

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Soak in vinegar water for 12 hours

Felt in washing machine in very hot water for 15 minutes

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Felted straps

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Add the straps

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Felted bags.