MEASUREMENTS
- One size fits most clubs. The finished size is controlled by how long and how many times you felt the club covers
YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
FOR CUFF AND POMPOM ONLY Lambs Pride Worsted Superwash
100% superwash wool - must be machine washable and dryable
3.5 ounces-(100 grams) - 200-(183 m) yards each
2 pull skeins
FOR HEAD ONLY
Lamb's Pride Worsted—must be 100% wool or wool with a bit of mohair
85% wool - 15% mohair
4 ounces-(113 grams) - 190 yards-(174 m) each
AMOUNTS OF FELTING YARN REQUIRED DEPENDS ON HOW MANY COLORS ARE TO BE USED.
There are 3 golf club covers, each has 24 color squares a total of 72 squares. I used 22 different colors (repeating 2 colors on each cover). You can use as many colors as you wish.
Pick a color for your cuff and pompom (SUPERWASH).
Each square requires approximately 5 yards-(4.5 m) (.14 ounces-(4 grams) of felting yarn.
The exception is the felting yarn that matches, as closely as possible, to the cuff color (the superwash wool). You will need approximately 65 yards (42 grams) of that color for:
a. the first two rows at the start of the head for a smooth transition from the cuff to the head
b. at least one square on the top row of each head, plus one square somewhere else in each head = six squares that tie the design together by matching the cuff and pompom.
c. the top five decreasing rows to shape the top of head
Note: Some wool yarns that are bleached (usually white or a very pale color) will not felt, as the bleaching process damages the fibers. You can experiment with your gauge. I have personally never had this problem.
For your golf club covers to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE. The gauge does not have to be as precise as a clothing article. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
FOR LAMBS PRIDE SUPERWASH WORSTED
FOR LAMBS PRIDE WORSTED
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- Size 6-(4 mm) for the cuff
- Size 11-(8 mm) or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- Tapestry Needle
- Tracking Sheet - included with pattern
- Optional ID Club Numbers
GAUGE
- 22 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch using superwash on size 6-(4 mm) needles
- 14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 11-(8 mm) needles before felting
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