With reference to the letter from Marilyn Hurst in Wigan on felting on page 15 of the September issue on MKM, this reminded me that people do not always think of knitting in the round to get a wider piece to felt.

I make a continuous bag that’s joined at the bottom and I knit until the cone runs out. I finish off with waste wool. I then pin sheets to the inside and also put in some washing or something to rattle around, tack up the top and stick it in the washing machine. I use Uppingham 2-ply and sometimes it takes two washes – it just depends on the colour and whether it has been agitated enough. It makes very nice jackets and embroiders beautifully.

More happy felting from Rita Lambeth