So you’re ready to learn to knit or crochet and you know that the first step is to pick out some yarn to start practicing with. As you go to your local yarn store you notice that there are so many different types of yarn, all made with different fibers – what should you choose? ...
(For Part 1 of the series click here ) For now, we’re focusing on using only the 3 basic supplies: needles, a mat, and wool. If you’re using a pen tool, like the kind made by Clover (the company behind most felting supplies easily available in stores) make sure it has all 3 needles in ...
There are many wonderful choices of textiles crafts to experiment with but one of my favorite textile crafts that I have dabbled in is felting. The general process of felting involves the process of matting wool fibers together by using special felting needles or intermingling wool fiber together through the use of hot water, agitating ...
A process called felting is used to create a tight weave in a crochet or knitted item. The texture of the item feels like a plush felt with fuzz. Felting has become very popular with avid crochet and knitting enthusiasts. The process is easy once the wool yarn project is finished. To felt a crochet ...
When most people hear the word “felt” many think of a sheet of felt sold in art stores. If you have heard of “felting” as an art form you may have heard of the art of needle felting but, more likely are only familiar with the wet felting process, or wet felting used to give ...
Needle felting has been used on an industrial level for decades but it has only been embraced as an art form relatively recently. Needle felting involves using a specially designed needle to work animal fibers into felt. While wool from sheep (wool roving) is most often used other animal fibers such as alpaca hair, llama ...
Felting is very popular right now, and there are many excellent patterns that can be found that are made using the felting process. One of the items I like the most using the felting process is felt bags, there are many wonderful free felted bag patterns that can be found on the internet. Here you ...
Slippers are a great way to keep your feet warm on cool days or to just wear around the house instead of shoes. Store bought slippers can be expensive. One thing you can do is knit slippers to save money. Here are some free slipper knitting patterns that are sure to make your toes happy. ...
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