How to Felt Knitted Items

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that the yarn you are using is 100% wool.

   Otherwise it won't felt, but it may stretch.
   
   Alpaca and llama may also felt.
   
   Also make sure it doesn't say "Suitable for washing machines" or "Super wash" anywhere on it.
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   Step 2: Knit your item keeping in mind your item will shrink when felted more or less 40%

   Note that the more you wash it, the thicker it will get.
   
   Also, felting is irreversible, so make sure you really want your item felted before doing so. , That will be done after felting.
   
   If you use the same yarn you used for the knitting, when it's done your item will look like there aren't any seams at all. , The item will get to actually sit in the water, where in the front loaders, they would just get spun around.) with hot water.
   
   If it is not hot, it will not felt.
   
   Wash about 3 times without detergent. , Let it dry for about 2 days, flipping the item every once in a while. ,,
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   Step 3: depending on how many times you wash it.

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   Step 4: Sew up any seams (if you have any) with a yarn needle

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   Step 5: but do not sew on any buttons.

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   Step 6: Wash in a top loader washer (if you don't have one

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   Step 7: go to a relatives house or a laundromat

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   Step 8: because your item will turn out better in the top loader.

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   Step 9: Lay some towels out on a flat surface

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    Step 10: place the felted item on top

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    Step 11: and gently stuff with more towels to absorb the water.

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    Step 12: Add decorations with a needle and thread.

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    Step 13: or enjoy your new felted item!

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