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| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | PieceWork |
| Author | Nancy Bush |
| Published | November 7, 2022 |
| Format |
Fire or tinder pouches were usually made of leather, so these knitted pouches were special.
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Called eldpung in Swedish, fire or tinder pouches were used to carry a steel or striker, a bit of flint, and some material such as wood shavings or dried moss with which to start a fire. Fires were built at noon during the summer pasture season and having the means to start a fire was necessary. A tinder pouch was used while traveling or working away from home and would have been carried in a pocket, to be handy when needed. The pouches were usually made of leather, so these knitted pouches were special.
Finished Size: About 5 inches (13 cm) wide and 3 inches (8 cm) tall
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Originally Published: PieceWork Sept/Oct 2013
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