How to make a gauge swatch
Ch 17.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch; *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across – 16 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Sc in first dc, dc in next sc; *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-14 Repeat Row 2 twelve times more. Swatch should measure approx. 5 1/2"/14cm square. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Note
The 3-pocket organizer is worked beginning at the hanging loops, down the back of the First Pocket, across the Base, and then up the Front and Sides. The Front and Sides are then folded over the back of the pocket and the side and base seams sewn. Yarn is then joined to the back of the Base to begin work on the next pocket.
Pattern Stitch
Griddle stitch: Sc in first dc, dc in next sc; *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
3-POCKET ORGANIZER
Note
Organizer is worked from the top pocket to the bottom pocket.
FIRST POCKET hanging loops (make 2)
With A, ch 7.
Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch; [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] twice – 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-10 Work in griddle stitch. At end of Row 10 on first loop, do not ch 1. Fasten off. At end of Row 10 on second loop, do not fasten off.
Fold hanging loops in half lengthwise so foundation ch meets last row.
Joining Row (right side) Working through both Row 10 and foundation ch of second hanging loop, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] twice, ch 8; working through both Row 10 and foundation ch of first hanging loop, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] twice – 12 sts and 8 chs. Ch 1, turn.
Back
Row 1 (wrong side) Sc in first dc, dc in next sc; [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] twice; [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] 4 times; [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] 3 times – 20 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Work in griddle stitch until piece measures about 7”/18cm from Joining Row, ending by working a wrong side row.
Base
Row 1 (right side) FPsc around each st across – 20 FPsc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Sc in first st, dc in next st; *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across – 20 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 and 4 Work in griddle stitch. At end of Row 4, do not ch 1. Fasten off A.
Front and Sides
Row 1 (right side) With B, ch 5. With right side facing, FPsc around each st on last row of Base, ch 6 – 20 FPsc and 11 chs. Turn.
Row 2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [dc in next ch, sc in next ch] twice; [dc in next st, sc in next st] 10 times; dc in next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] twice – 30 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Work in griddle stitch until piece measures about 6"/15.2cm from Front and Sides Row 1. At end of last row, do not ch 1. Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold piece up at Row 1 of Base and Row 1 of Front and Sides so right sides are together. Fold sides of pocket to meet edges of Base and edges of Back. With yarn needle and yarn, sew side and base seams. Weave in ends.
Note
Right sides will be on inside of pocket.
SECOND POCKET
Back
Row 1 With wrong side of previous pocket facing,
join B with sl st in first st of last row on Back, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, dc in next st; *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across – 20 sts. Ch 1, turn. Work in griddle stitch until Second Pocket measures
7 1/2"/19cm from beginning, ending by working a wrong side row.
With B, work Base same as First Pocket. With A, work Front and Sides same as First Pocket. Work finishing same as First Pocket.
THIRD POCKET
Work same as Second Pocket, with A for Back and Base and B for Front and Sides.
HOOK ORGANIZER hanging loops (make 2)
With A, ch 11.
Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch; *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across – 10 sts.
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-10 Work in griddle stitch. At end of Row 10 on first loop, do not ch 1. Fasten off. At end of Row 10 on second loop, do not fasten off. Fold hanging loops in half lengthwise so foundation ch meets last row.
Joining Row (right side) Working through both Row 10 and foundation ch of second hanging loop, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] 4 times; ch 8; working through both Row 10 and foundation ch of first hanging loop, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] 4 times – 20 sts and 8 chs. Ch 1, turn.
Back
Row 1 (wrong side) Sc in first dc, dc in next sc; [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] 4 times; [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] 4 times; [sc in next dc, dc in next sc] 5 times – 28 sts. Ch 1, turn. Work in griddle stitch until piece measures about 7"/17.8cm from Joining Row, ending by working a wrong side row.
Base
Row 1 (right side) FPsc around each st across – 28 FPsc. Fasten off A.
Front
Row 1 With wrong side facing, join B with sl st in first st on Row 1 of Base, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, dc in next st; *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across – 28 sts. Ch 1, turn. Work in griddle stitch until piece measures 5 1/2"/14cm from Base. At end of last row, do not ch 1. Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold Front of pocket over Back at Base so right sides are together. With yarn needle and yarn, sew sides together. To create hook pockets, place 7 markers evenly spaced across top edge of Front and place 7 more markers evenly spaced across lower edge of Front. With yarn needle and yarn, sew straight seams between corresponding top and lower edge markers, working through both thicknesses. Weave in ends.
Felting
Place piece(s) in lingerie bag or pillowcase and close securely. Place in washing machine. Add several pairs of jeans or bath towels for additional agitation. Wash using hot wash/cold rinse cycle and mild laundry detergent. Remove piece and gently press and stretch into shape. Repeat washing cycle, if necessary, until desired measurements are achieved. Place small objects such as paperback books, small boxes, crochet hooks, etc. inside pockets to maintain shape, and allow to dry completely. Embellish your organizers as desired.
Note
Felting is not an exact science. Many factors influence the outcome, including the type of washing machine used, water quality, water temperature, detergent type, amount of agitation, even the dye lot of the yarn. Check your work frequently to achieve desired results. Your piece may require washing in two or more cycles before desired results are achieved. |