Craft Challenge | ChristyNelson.net » Felting http://www.christynelson.net Craft projects, craft tutorials, craft challenge. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:42:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Learn How to Join Two Pieces Of Yarn http://www.christynelson.net/2010/01/learn-how-to-join-two-pieces-of-yarn/ http://www.christynelson.net/2010/01/learn-how-to-join-two-pieces-of-yarn/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:22:14 +0000 christy http://www.christynelson.net/?p=2742 how to spit splice

Wouldn't you like to learn how to spit splice?  I'm sure you've been curious on how to join two pieces of yarn together without tying them in a knot.  Let me end your curiosity right now with this fabulous video tutorial.

Do you feel any smarter?

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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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