Felting Tips

If you're new to felting, make a swatch, wash it, and observe how the swatch transforms itself to become a totally new "thing." Note how the swatch changes in appearance and size with each successive washing.

Write down the yarn you've felted. Be sure to include such information as the needle size you used, the number of stitches, the size of the swatch before felting, and the number of washings. Next time, you'll have a felting record for that yarn.

To make felted embellishments of a contrasting color, knit a straight piece of stockinette stitch, felt it by washing it at least twice, cut out the shapes you want, and then wash them once more to soften the blunt cut edges. Or consider buying wool sweaters at garage sales for the same purpose. Wash them twice and then cut them into the desired shapes.