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Felted Balls From Scrap Yarn

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Create someting useful from leftover wool yarn scrap.
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I have been knitting predominantly with wool and alpaca yarns lately. It occurred to me that I do not have to throw away all those little scraps of yarn because they will felt. So, I started collecting a pile of loose yarn scraps to make into little felt balls. They can become beads, cat toys, buttons, or whatever you like.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Save up wool yarn scraps from past projects.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Wad-up the scraps of yarn, reserving a few longer strands. Wet the wad down in very warm water, squeezing out some of the water. Use the reserved longer strands of yarn to help firm up and gently bind the ball together.

    Pour a little liquid dish soap on your palms and gently begin to rub and roll the ball around in your palms. Keep rinsing the ball under hot and cold water and adding soap as needed.

    As the ball begins to shrink and get firmer, use a little more pressure as you roll it around in your palms.

    When the ball seems solid, rinse it in cold water to remove any excess soap. Rinse again in a vinegar and water solution. Squeeze out any excess moisture and set aside to dry.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Make something with your felt balls such as jewelry, buttons, cat toys, or whatever you like.


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Cat Morley

Cat Morley

Jan 29, 2008 2:09am

Wow, those look so pretty, I can't wait to give them a try.

Caty M.

Caty M.

Jan 29, 2008 4:39am

It does look really nice!.

Michelle Ames

Michelle Ames

Jan 29, 2008 1:14pm

It's gorgeous!

Methatsall™

Methatsall™

Jan 29, 2008 9:35pm

those are reallyreally pretty!!

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Feb 9, 2008 2:51am

I luv em'!!!!

Liz Usui

Liz Usui

Apr 7, 2008 3:32am

is very usefull ^-^ I will try to do some...

Disaidra

Disaidra

Apr 26, 2008 1:31pm

it looks good