What is felting, Jackie?
Jackie: Felting is the process by which wool fibers are agitated and lock together to form a dense fabric. Wool yarn can be felted, but synthetics cant, but you can change the look of a felted design by working a row or two with a non-felting yarn. If you’ve never felted before, it’s a good idea to read our FAQ about it. Click here. LBY Newsletter: What are some of the benefits of felting? Jackie: Felt doesnt ravel so you can experiment with cutting shapes or fringes on a felted item. If your felted project doesnt work out as well as youd hoped — no worries — you can cut shapes from the felt like flower petals or dots and use these as embellishments on other projects. LBY Newsletter: Wow, you could probably make pins and hair barretts out of those shapes too. So what are your recommended patterns today? Jackie: I’ve chosen these six “Make It Yours Purses” because they come in a variety of colors and a mix of knit and crochet. I like them because they are small, making them an ideal b
