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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Save up wool yarn scraps from past projects.
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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. -
Make something with your felt balls such as jewelry, buttons, cat toys, or whatever you like.
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Cat Morley
January 29th, 2008 02:09
Wow, those look so pretty, I can't wait to give them a try.
Caty C.
January 29th, 2008 04:39
It does look really nice!.
Michelle Ames
January 29th, 2008 13:14
It's gorgeous!
Courtney Couture
January 29th, 2008 21:35
those are reallyreally pretty!!
Dolly
February 9th, 2008 02:51
I luv em'!!!!
Liz Usui
April 7th, 2008 03:32
is very usefull ^-^ I will try to do some...
Disaidra
April 26th, 2008 13:31
it looks good
KAYLEE!?
June 2nd, 2008 21:24
does it have to be wool yarn? or can it be normal kind?
KAYLEE!?
June 2nd, 2008 21:24
does it have to be wool yarn? or can it be normal kind?
Ansley B.
June 5th, 2008 16:29
Yes, the yarn must be wool or have a high percentage of wool or alpaca in order to create felt. You can mix in tiny bits of other fibers for decoration.
DIS.AR.RAY
August 11th, 2008 15:25
This is so genius! I love them. They look really cool, I've got to try!
Steph
February 1st, 2009 19:01
neato!
DOOM.
February 8th, 2009 02:35
these are so cute! :3