Little Boxes, Little Boxes, Little Boxes Everywhere

Little boxes, little boxes,
Little boxes, all the same.
There's a green red one and a pink green one
And a blue one and a yellow white one
And they're all made out of ticky-tacky Lamb's Pride
And they all look just the same.

or nearly.


Here are some of the felted boxes from recent endeavours. They were great fun to work on and came out really great.





Lamb's Pride Bulky.

Held double.

No trouble.




Aren't they lovely?

If you're wondering how many boxes I can make without having to change the pattern, the answer is 3.

The 4th box (in white) is according to spec, but the sides are in stocking stitch.



The results are a bit different, but the contrast with smooth side and the garter stitch base is pleasing.



There are more of these in my future.

I can tell.
.

A Waiting Game

Oh Boy am I having fun with this pattern! (Rav link)

I was inspired to try some by Pumpkinknits's collection of boxes (Rav link) which are truely objects of wonder.

I picked up some Lamb's Pride Bulky ('nother Rav link) from TIK in a variety of colours and got started. Even tho' the instructions were clear enough on the subject, i.e. that you need 3 skeins for the biggest box size, I was still very surprised to run out of yarn after only 1 side and the base. With the yarn held doubled, it took no time at all.

Not so bright really, eh?

So I started the smaller size with some fabulous red. In the unfelted form, it's wonderful. It's in the washer right now. I can't wait!



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