Started with the dark brown and knit 36 rounds in knit using the increase 8 every other round method, then purled for 3 rounds. (Bottom is 15” with 17 stitches between each marker. 136 total) Took all but the start marker out.

Knit 40 rounds, knit 4 rounds of the plum, 5 rounds of brown, then continued with the plum to round 120.

Straps: K14, BO in purl 36, k12, BO in purl 12, k12, BO in purl 36, k14.
Slip the 14 stitches onto the right needle.
Loop strap) With brown, knit in stockinette 4 rows of the 1st set of 12 stitches, then 5 rows of plum, then 12 rows of brown. Leave stitches live and repeat the process on the 2nd set of 12 stitches. Graft the 2 sides together. Make sure to not twist the strap.
Back straps) With brown, knit 1 of the 14 stitch sections, leaving the other 14 stitches on a needle. Slipping the 1st stitch of each row as if to knit, knit across. (Yes, it’s garter stitch. This will make a thicker, stronger strap) Repeat for 200 rows.
Repeat on 14 stitches left. (2 back straps)

Notes:
1st ball of plum ended on round 92. I have
I have 62 grams of the 3rd skein of brown left.

Before felting) bottom: 15”, body: 29” up and down, 20” across, short strap: 10” long strap: 34”
After felting)