How’s that for an attractive snapshot? I spent some time over the weekend felting some slippers and I had the grand idea of vlogging it for all the world to see. Don’t you want to learn how to felt?
Here’s a great video for you.
If you don’t want to take the time to watch the video (just over 3 minutes), here are some highlights.
1. You must use 100% wool.
2. Hot water and agitation are key.
3. Use a top loading washer or by hand.
4. It will take a while.
5. Mold your finished product to the shape you want and let it dry.
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I felt with a front loader all the time! Just throw in an old pair of jeans for extra agitation and you should be good.
That’s good to know, Julie. I was concerned when the Yarn Harlot couldn’t properly felt her slippers with the front loader so I thought I’d throw in my “disclaimer”.
That is awesome. I didn’t even know one could do this.
What do you sew on for grippers?
I’m going to blog about those options later this week, Tiffany. Here’s a preview: I’m going to use Grippies–a stick-on product. You can also just use puff paint.
Christy, Do I need to pay for this pattern?
Is there a step-by-step on how to knit these slippers? What about putting on traction for the bottom of the slipper? Do these slippers give good foot support if I were to knit these for an older person?