Comments on: one week left

By: MishaMonet (on Rav)

MishaMonet (on Rav) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:18:20 +0000

I know I’m late to the party, but might I suggest using Malabrigo Worsted for the French Press Felted Slippers? That yarn felts FAST! I knit my pair in Mal Worsted and foolishly decided to let the machine run for 7 mins before I checked it. Uh, they were DONE. Yes, it pills rather easily but a sweater stone clears it right up and the felted fabric is just gorgeous – squishy and warm.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:46:12 +0000

What a perfect name for a bell choir! Genius!

Stories like yours are why I avoid felting altogether. Too much effort, too little control. Not my style.

Good luck with last minute gift knitting!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:24:21 +0000

Another felting tip – I take the items out every 5 minutes and open them up, unfold, etc. It prevents them from either felting to themselves (serious tragedy!) or getting weird creases, etc. It slows down the process but gives better results. I haven’t done the slippers, but I would take them out every 5 min. and put my hand inside and shape them a bit before putting back in. The pieces will be pliable and flexible at that point so you can stretch certain areas if they are getting too small, too fast. Best of luck,felters!

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:10:26 +0000

Oh man, I really do love those green socks. Dream in Colour photographs super nicely.

Also, I feel you on the felting. I have yet to felt something that I’ve been truly satisfied with.

By: Stacie

Stacie — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:09:33 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting “SAR”. As soon as I saw the pattern link, I knew my two boys (4 and 7) had to have them. Thanks SO much again!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:48:57 +0000

LEGO awesomeness!