Boxfot is a uniquely constructed felted
box. I use mine to hold about a dozen
CDs. It could be used to hold just about
anything you want. This box is made of
four pieces, each done in the round. As
Boxfot is entirely made of knit stitches, it can easily be made by a beginner. However, the criss-crossed striping will make
you look like a pro.
SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Felted size - approximately 6”H
X 5.75” W X 5.75”D.
MATERIALS
Yarn – 1 skein each (220 yards –
you won’t use the whole thing) Cascade 220 in 3 colors. The box pictures used Blue Bell (MC), Black
(C1), Charcoal Gray (C2).
Needles – Size 10 US 16” circular
needle
Notions – 5 stitch markers (you
may want the one to mark the beginning of the round to be a different color)
Tapestry needle
Button or other closure
PATTERN NOTES
You will be
making your box with only 4 pieces. The area
in red in the picture to the right marks one of the four pieces. Using mitered squared ends, the top and the
bottom will natuarally square off.
K = knit
K2Tog = knit two stitches
together
pm = place stitch marker
sm(s) = slipping marker(s)
GAUGE
Since it is felted, it probably
doesn’t matter that much, but my gauge was 15 stitches for 4 inches.
PATTERN
1 Piece of the Box
Using the color that you want to
be the middle of the top, and your circular needle,
Cast On 35, pm, CO 1, pm, CO 70,
pm, CO 1, pm, CO 35, pm,(beginning of round). Join, being careful not to twist
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Round # |
Type |
Color |
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Cast On |
Straight |
MC (Blue) |
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1 |
Decreasing |
MC (Blue) |
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2 |
Decreasing |
MC (Blue) |
|
3 |
Straight |
CC1 (Black) |
|
4 |
Decreasing |
CC1 (Black) |
|
5 |
Decreasing |
CC1 (Black) |
|
6 |
Straight |
CC1 (Black) |
|
7 |
Decreasing |
CC2 (Gray) |
|
8 |
Decreasing |
CC2 (Gray) |
|
9 |
Straight |
CC2 (Gray) |
|
10 |
Decreasing |
CC2 (Gray) |
|
11 |
Decreasing |
MC (Blue) |
|
12 |
Straight |
MC (Blue) |
|
13 |
Decreasing |
MC (Blue) |
|
14 |
Decreasing |
MC (Blue) |
|
15 |
Straight |
CC1 (Black) |
|
16 |
Decreasing |
CC1 (Black) |
|
17 |
Decreasing |
CC1 (Black) |
|
18 |
Straight |
CC1 (Black) |
|
19 |
Decreasing |
CC2 (Gray) |
|
20 |
Decreasing |
CC2 (Gray) |
|
Bind Off |
Straight |
CC2 (Gray) |
The pattern is made up of
decreasing rounds and straight rounds.
Use the chart below to finish the piece, changing colors at the
beginning of a round.
Decreasing Round -
For all decreasing rounds,
K even until 2 sts before the
marker,
K2Tog, sm, K1, sm, K2Tog,
K even until 2 sts before the
marker
K2Tog, sm, K1, sm, K2Tog.
K even rest of round
Straight Round - For all
straight rounds,
K even, slipping all markers.
You will end up with a striped
piece that looks similar to the one to the right. The mitered sections should create an angled
edge at each end, the piece will not lie flat.
Repeat the above to make four pieces.
Finishing
Pre-Felt
Weave in loose ends using the
tapestry needle.
Using the tapestry needle and
matching yarn (CC2), sew up the inside (bound off edge) of each piece. Since the box will be felted, the stitch
doesn’t matter. I used a whip stitch to
give it a little more bulk. These inside
seams will become the corner edges of the box.
Using the tapestry needle and
matching yarn (MC), sew the outside (cast on edge) of each piece to each other
forming a box. Again, the stitch doesn’t
matter. These seams will become the middle of each side of the box, including the
top and bottom. When finished, you will
have a completely enclosed box. The top
and bottom should form a cross as pictured to the right.
Felt
See our felting tutorial for instructions.
Finishing Post-Felt
Once felted, you will need to
cut a slit around three sides of the top of the box to form the lid. Use the picture as a guide. My lid is approximately 1 inch from the top
in the front, tapering back to be even with the top on each side. Fill the box with CD cases (mine held 12) to
dry in the desired form. I let mine
slant back a little to give a more interesting look. Allow to dry overnight, then remove CD cases
and turn upside down with the lid open to finish drying.
Once dry, attach the closure to
the body and lid. I used a button and an
elastic hair band to make my closure.
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Fill with your favorite CDs and
enjoy!
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