How do a change a knitting pattern if I'm not felting?
Q. I found this wonderful pattern and was wondering how to I change it if I'm not felting. (for example is says cast on 135 stitches)
Asked by Hannah W - Fri May 21 19:59:06 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start with a swatch by casting on 20 stitches and knitting it until you get a square, keeping track of how many rows. From your swatch you can determine how many stitches you will need to cast on to get the same size finished pattern as the felted piece. Chances are you will need to knit it on very small needles to get similar results.
Answered by knittinmama - Fri May 21 22:58:58 2010
Q. I found this wonderful pattern and was wondering how to I change it if I'm not felting. (for example is says cast on 135 stitches)
Asked by Hannah W - Fri May 21 19:59:06 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start with a swatch by casting on 20 stitches and knitting it until you get a square, keeping track of how many rows. From your swatch you can determine how many stitches you will need to cast on to get the same size finished pattern as the felted piece. Chances are you will need to knit it on very small needles to get similar results.
Answered by knittinmama - Fri May 21 22:58:58 2010
I want to start felting, but I don't have a felting needle. Do I need to buy one or can I use something else?
Q. I have watched videos and read tutorials, and it seems like it's just a long fragile need. lol Do I need to buy a specific felting needle, or can I substitute it with something else? Please inform me.
Asked by Mo - Thu Jan 14 20:25:50 2010 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Yes, a special barbed felting needle is a must for needle felting, but did you know that you can also do felting without needles? Just use "Le Chat" soap, lots of warm water and do the rubbing by hand!
Answered by cantilena91 - Fri Jan 15 08:02:24 2010
Q. I have watched videos and read tutorials, and it seems like it's just a long fragile need. lol Do I need to buy a specific felting needle, or can I substitute it with something else? Please inform me.
Asked by Mo - Thu Jan 14 20:25:50 2010 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Yes, a special barbed felting needle is a must for needle felting, but did you know that you can also do felting without needles? Just use "Le Chat" soap, lots of warm water and do the rubbing by hand!
Answered by cantilena91 - Fri Jan 15 08:02:24 2010
Where can i get the wool and needles i need for felting?
Q. i want to start felting you know where you like stab into the wool with a needle? where can i get colored wool for pretty good price and the needles to do it with it?
Asked by missed_placed_apology - Sat Jan 17 04:01:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. this website is great, there are all kinds of things for felting/wool related
Answered by Plum - Sat Jan 17 04:07:17 2009
Q. i want to start felting you know where you like stab into the wool with a needle? where can i get colored wool for pretty good price and the needles to do it with it?
Asked by missed_placed_apology - Sat Jan 17 04:01:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. this website is great, there are all kinds of things for felting/wool related
Answered by Plum - Sat Jan 17 04:07:17 2009
How much should it cost to get the under felting in a roof repaired?
Q. I have had a survey back from a house I am wanting to buy. Its 1935 terrace (brick). The survey says that the under-felt needs repair. It is old and has a few small patches in it. There is no sign of water leaking through -it says the tiles will need to be relaid on new underlay in due course. It has been suggested that if I buy the house that I would need to get it fixed in the next 2 -3 year. How much would i expect to pay to get that fixed in the Uk - I am based in Bristol, and would they have to do it externally (and therefore I assume need scafolding)? Thank you very much!
Asked by LouLou123 - Mon Mar 26 16:35:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your best bet would be to get detailed estimates from at least 4 builders
Answered by huggz - Mon Mar 26 17:52:42 2007
Q. I have had a survey back from a house I am wanting to buy. Its 1935 terrace (brick). The survey says that the under-felt needs repair. It is old and has a few small patches in it. There is no sign of water leaking through -it says the tiles will need to be relaid on new underlay in due course. It has been suggested that if I buy the house that I would need to get it fixed in the next 2 -3 year. How much would i expect to pay to get that fixed in the Uk - I am based in Bristol, and would they have to do it externally (and therefore I assume need scafolding)? Thank you very much!
Asked by LouLou123 - Mon Mar 26 16:35:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your best bet would be to get detailed estimates from at least 4 builders
Answered by huggz - Mon Mar 26 17:52:42 2007
What is the best detergent for yarn felting?
Q. I have Tide and Woolite. Which would be best?
Asked by J. - Sun Dec 31 22:43:57 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Woolite is formulated to be gentle on fibers, so go with Tide. Regular detergent is what you need - be MEAN to the fibers, not nice!
Answered by Megan N - Mon Jan 1 04:46:17 2007
Q. I have Tide and Woolite. Which would be best?
Asked by J. - Sun Dec 31 22:43:57 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Woolite is formulated to be gentle on fibers, so go with Tide. Regular detergent is what you need - be MEAN to the fibers, not nice!
Answered by Megan N - Mon Jan 1 04:46:17 2007
How do I attach I-Cord to gusset and side of bag I am felting?
Q. I want to attach so that it won't come off the bag with wear. I will put the gusset on with the mattress stitch. Any suggestions?
Asked by ELLIEP - Mon Feb 18 11:49:58 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. my question to you is have you already felted the bag. If you didn't you can do what I have done before. I made my own i cord with a loom in the same color and wool that I used to make the bag. I then crochet the i cord using slip stitches and felted the whole thing together. This way the i cord felts with the bag and won't wear. I wish I had a picture however, I gave the bag away to Christmas grab bag.
Answered by kellykat60409 - Mon Feb 18 11:56:10 2008
Q. I want to attach so that it won't come off the bag with wear. I will put the gusset on with the mattress stitch. Any suggestions?
Asked by ELLIEP - Mon Feb 18 11:49:58 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. my question to you is have you already felted the bag. If you didn't you can do what I have done before. I made my own i cord with a loom in the same color and wool that I used to make the bag. I then crochet the i cord using slip stitches and felted the whole thing together. This way the i cord felts with the bag and won't wear. I wish I had a picture however, I gave the bag away to Christmas grab bag.
Answered by kellykat60409 - Mon Feb 18 11:56:10 2008
Why is my wool felting coming out too fuzzy?
Q. This has to do with the craft of felting wool, it has nothing to do with store bought wool or shoes or whatever else.
Asked by pdw901 - Thu Aug 28 21:28:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you talking about making felt from knitted wool, are you talking about the felt that sometimes comes in shoes, or are you talking about some other felt product? By 'coming out too fuzzy', do you mean when you wash it? Or do you mean when you use it? If so, what kind of use? There are hundreds of different ways to use felt. Please be more specific. Thanks!
Answered by The Divine Bubba Blue - Fri Aug 29 04:05:23 2008
Q. This has to do with the craft of felting wool, it has nothing to do with store bought wool or shoes or whatever else.
Asked by pdw901 - Thu Aug 28 21:28:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you talking about making felt from knitted wool, are you talking about the felt that sometimes comes in shoes, or are you talking about some other felt product? By 'coming out too fuzzy', do you mean when you wash it? Or do you mean when you use it? If so, what kind of use? There are hundreds of different ways to use felt. Please be more specific. Thanks!
Answered by The Divine Bubba Blue - Fri Aug 29 04:05:23 2008
Where to find/what are the plastic eyes for felting called?
Q. My mum has got into felt making and is starting to make animals. She told me she needs 3mm black plastic eyes for them. She can't find any in town, so I had a look on ebay, but the right thing isn't coming up. Does anyone know where we can find them, or what the name of them is so I can put it in ebay? (we live in the UK). Thanks Sorry, it's glass eyes she is looking for.
Asked by my_pixie19 - Fri Aug 14 10:33:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are called joggle eyes if no luck on ebay then try fredaldous.co.uk. They have an amazing amount of craft supplies.
Answered by needleworker - Fri Aug 14 11:08:07 2009
Q. My mum has got into felt making and is starting to make animals. She told me she needs 3mm black plastic eyes for them. She can't find any in town, so I had a look on ebay, but the right thing isn't coming up. Does anyone know where we can find them, or what the name of them is so I can put it in ebay? (we live in the UK). Thanks Sorry, it's glass eyes she is looking for.
Asked by my_pixie19 - Fri Aug 14 10:33:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are called joggle eyes if no luck on ebay then try fredaldous.co.uk. They have an amazing amount of craft supplies.
Answered by needleworker - Fri Aug 14 11:08:07 2009
What is the best kind of wool to use for needle felting.?
Q. i love to make tiny needle felted animals. the wool i am using (just some stuff from JoAnn's) takes a while to felt and doesn't get extremely firm. i want a wool that felts quickly, gets very firm, and is not too expensive. i have heard romney wool is very good. are there any others?
Asked by FanciRats - Tue Jun 2 16:55:12 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'll be wanting washed and carded wool. You can usually find some of this stuff locally. Visit a sheep farm. You can also get it from eBay pretty cheap or you could put up a wanted ad on Craig's list for sheep or llama wool. Make certain to say washed and carded, you don't want a smelly fleece sitting around the house.
Answered by july - Tue Jun 9 20:26:48 2009
Q. i love to make tiny needle felted animals. the wool i am using (just some stuff from JoAnn's) takes a while to felt and doesn't get extremely firm. i want a wool that felts quickly, gets very firm, and is not too expensive. i have heard romney wool is very good. are there any others?
Asked by FanciRats - Tue Jun 2 16:55:12 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'll be wanting washed and carded wool. You can usually find some of this stuff locally. Visit a sheep farm. You can also get it from eBay pretty cheap or you could put up a wanted ad on Craig's list for sheep or llama wool. Make certain to say washed and carded, you don't want a smelly fleece sitting around the house.
Answered by july - Tue Jun 9 20:26:48 2009
doctor kept felting my throat and asked me to take a blood test?
Q. well last week i went to the doctor for my annual check up, and she began to feel my throat, like my neck, and she kept pushing on it and saying that she wanted me to take a blood test because she thinks that something in my throat is making me gain weight. does anyone know what this might be? she had an accent so i didn't really understand what it was and i didn't want her to feel bad, so i didn't ask again. could this be some sort of disease or condition? if it is could it be curable?
Asked by Girl15 - Tue Jan 5 23:02:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. She was most likely checking your thyroid gland. The thyroid is a gland located in the front of your neck that controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can cause a person to gain weight.
Answered by Heather - Tue Jan 5 23:11:56 2010
Q. well last week i went to the doctor for my annual check up, and she began to feel my throat, like my neck, and she kept pushing on it and saying that she wanted me to take a blood test because she thinks that something in my throat is making me gain weight. does anyone know what this might be? she had an accent so i didn't really understand what it was and i didn't want her to feel bad, so i didn't ask again. could this be some sort of disease or condition? if it is could it be curable?
Asked by Girl15 - Tue Jan 5 23:02:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. She was most likely checking your thyroid gland. The thyroid is a gland located in the front of your neck that controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can cause a person to gain weight.
Answered by Heather - Tue Jan 5 23:11:56 2010
Has anybody used a felting needle tool?
Q. Your opinions on it? i.e. - did it leave any gaping holes in your fabric? - is it really permanent? - better than threading on your applique by hand? is it only used for wool roving or can it be used for felt on felt?
Asked by chicken nuggets - Sun Apr 26 17:04:24 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, I've used them. And they work just fine. But as any tool, they do have limitations, including that of the skill of the operator. The tool is only a tool -- depends to a large extent on the person using it. You can try felt on felt, but remember that you need to have some loose fibres which you are going to push into the other fabric. If the felt is too felted, you won't get any meshing. You might have to put a very thin layer of wool roving between them and work from both sides, if possible. I would also finish with wet-felting for a more finished and complete job. The needle is great to tack things down, until you can get a more solid and permanent join made.
Answered by hairbender - Sun Apr 26 18:03:14 2009
Q. Your opinions on it? i.e. - did it leave any gaping holes in your fabric? - is it really permanent? - better than threading on your applique by hand? is it only used for wool roving or can it be used for felt on felt?
Asked by chicken nuggets - Sun Apr 26 17:04:24 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, I've used them. And they work just fine. But as any tool, they do have limitations, including that of the skill of the operator. The tool is only a tool -- depends to a large extent on the person using it. You can try felt on felt, but remember that you need to have some loose fibres which you are going to push into the other fabric. If the felt is too felted, you won't get any meshing. You might have to put a very thin layer of wool roving between them and work from both sides, if possible. I would also finish with wet-felting for a more finished and complete job. The needle is great to tack things down, until you can get a more solid and permanent join made.
Answered by hairbender - Sun Apr 26 18:03:14 2009
How much does knitted wool shrink when felting? ?
Q. I'm looking to add a zipper and I'm curious as to how much larger I should make the zipper opening before felting.
Asked by joda - Tue Sep 23 18:18:11 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wool can shrink by as much as one third of its original size. but it really is best to knit a swatch, and felt it. Different wool shrinks at different rates, and there can even be a variation between different colours of the same yarn.
Answered by Socktabulous - Fri Sep 26 10:15:03 2008
Q. I'm looking to add a zipper and I'm curious as to how much larger I should make the zipper opening before felting.
Asked by joda - Tue Sep 23 18:18:11 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wool can shrink by as much as one third of its original size. but it really is best to knit a swatch, and felt it. Different wool shrinks at different rates, and there can even be a variation between different colours of the same yarn.
Answered by Socktabulous - Fri Sep 26 10:15:03 2008
What kinds of yarn are used for felting?
Q. And where can I buy them?
Asked by Jess - Sun Apr 4 12:50:59 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I checked and it appears that wool is the yarn your looking for. Check your craft stores and some fabic stores carry it.
Answered by Mommiedearest - Sun Apr 4 13:24:58 2010
Q. And where can I buy them?
Asked by Jess - Sun Apr 4 12:50:59 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I checked and it appears that wool is the yarn your looking for. Check your craft stores and some fabic stores carry it.
Answered by Mommiedearest - Sun Apr 4 13:24:58 2010
where can i find needle felting supplies in India, particularly bangalore and chennai?
Q. Or where can i find raw wool and dyed wool, not being spun...
Asked by superbgirl - Mon Mar 1 15:54:29 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can try this site...it has information of suppliers all over India...may be you will get the nearest destination.
Answered by Vidya - Mon Mar 1 23:30:26 2010
Q. Or where can i find raw wool and dyed wool, not being spun...
Asked by superbgirl - Mon Mar 1 15:54:29 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can try this site...it has information of suppliers all over India...may be you will get the nearest destination.
Answered by Vidya - Mon Mar 1 23:30:26 2010
I am supposed to apply a floor product with a non-felting mop - what does that mean?
Q. I am supposed to apply a floor product with a non-felting mop - what does that mean?
Asked by Patti D - Tue Mar 20 10:00:25 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. use a spong mop only-that will keep any fuzzies from coming off into the product. i think that is just saying dont use a felt type of mop.
Answered by buzyb - Tue Mar 20 10:20:58 2007
Q. I am supposed to apply a floor product with a non-felting mop - what does that mean?
Asked by Patti D - Tue Mar 20 10:00:25 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. use a spong mop only-that will keep any fuzzies from coming off into the product. i think that is just saying dont use a felt type of mop.
Answered by buzyb - Tue Mar 20 10:20:58 2007
Has anyone made a butter-churn style hand washer? I want to use it for felting hats I have made.?
Q. Similar to the Bamix or Presawash machines that were selling some years ago. I have tried to buy one of these second-hand, but can't find one.
Asked by beluke_3 - Sat Jul 29 18:45:34 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I haven't made one, but it sounds like a great idea. I just have no clue where to buy an old butter churn. Maybe you could get a small barrel with a lid somewhere and make it yourself? Or what about those big plastic buckets that they sell at places like Home Depot. They have tight fitting lids and wouldn't leak. Then you could fashion the plunger part from a smaller lid and some type of broom handle. I'm going to be giving this one a lot of thought. I may try to make one now that you got me going on the idea.
Answered by just me - Sun Jul 30 10:58:14 2006
Q. Similar to the Bamix or Presawash machines that were selling some years ago. I have tried to buy one of these second-hand, but can't find one.
Asked by beluke_3 - Sat Jul 29 18:45:34 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I haven't made one, but it sounds like a great idea. I just have no clue where to buy an old butter churn. Maybe you could get a small barrel with a lid somewhere and make it yourself? Or what about those big plastic buckets that they sell at places like Home Depot. They have tight fitting lids and wouldn't leak. Then you could fashion the plunger part from a smaller lid and some type of broom handle. I'm going to be giving this one a lot of thought. I may try to make one now that you got me going on the idea.
Answered by just me - Sun Jul 30 10:58:14 2006
Where can I buy wet felting wool?
Q. I need wool now and cannot wait until the postal strike is over in the uk. Where in Europe or Southern Ireland can I buy wool tops?
Asked by helen l - Mon Nov 2 13:07:51 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any offline hobby/craft store should have this in stock.
Answered by cantilena91 - Mon Nov 2 13:34:52 2009
Q. I need wool now and cannot wait until the postal strike is over in the uk. Where in Europe or Southern Ireland can I buy wool tops?
Asked by helen l - Mon Nov 2 13:07:51 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any offline hobby/craft store should have this in stock.
Answered by cantilena91 - Mon Nov 2 13:34:52 2009
Does anyone do needle felting?
Q. I've recently come across needle felting online and I just love the little animals people make!! Does anyone have any favorite websites with patterns or tips and the like. I have found a few myself, but I am just curious as to which site are preferred. Does anyone have any tips for beginners?
Asked by nonxian - Fri Dec 4 01:31:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've dabbled. I'm a book kind of girl and I like to make stuff up as I go along, so I can't give you much. I do have a book called Little Felted Animals by Marie-Noelle Horvath that has some pretty amazing projects. Check it out.
Answered by spunk113 - Fri Dec 4 12:40:53 2009
Q. I've recently come across needle felting online and I just love the little animals people make!! Does anyone have any favorite websites with patterns or tips and the like. I have found a few myself, but I am just curious as to which site are preferred. Does anyone have any tips for beginners?
Asked by nonxian - Fri Dec 4 01:31:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've dabbled. I'm a book kind of girl and I like to make stuff up as I go along, so I can't give you much. I do have a book called Little Felted Animals by Marie-Noelle Horvath that has some pretty amazing projects. Check it out.
Answered by spunk113 - Fri Dec 4 12:40:53 2009
Felting a scarf. I'm a scarf junkie. Do I need to make the scarf longer?
Q. I'm not sure how much shrinkage is involved. I'm not up for spending $20 on a felting book. Any help appreciated! If it shrinks, should I widen it AND lengthen it? (Sorry for the dumb questions...I've been trying to google felted crochet scarf patterns and all I find is knitted ones. I can knit (some) but would prefer to crochet.
Asked by LauraBoo - Tue Jul 3 13:41:46 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'd think there is about 40% shrinkage...but this is just a guess...I recently bought stuff to felt a scarf but I haven't tried it yet. (I, to am a scarf junkie. lol) EDIT you probably should widen and lengthen it. and you can still felt something you've crocheted as long as the yarn you use it 100%wool and you use a tighter stitch
Answered by Lolcat - Tue Jul 3 13:50:22 2007
Q. I'm not sure how much shrinkage is involved. I'm not up for spending $20 on a felting book. Any help appreciated! If it shrinks, should I widen it AND lengthen it? (Sorry for the dumb questions...I've been trying to google felted crochet scarf patterns and all I find is knitted ones. I can knit (some) but would prefer to crochet.
Asked by LauraBoo - Tue Jul 3 13:41:46 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'd think there is about 40% shrinkage...but this is just a guess...I recently bought stuff to felt a scarf but I haven't tried it yet. (I, to am a scarf junkie. lol) EDIT you probably should widen and lengthen it. and you can still felt something you've crocheted as long as the yarn you use it 100%wool and you use a tighter stitch
Answered by Lolcat - Tue Jul 3 13:50:22 2007
am trying to source domestic size felting machine?
Q. I am having difficulty using traditional method of felting due to arthritis and willing to pay for manufacture and transport
Asked by coleen f - Sat Jul 21 18:29:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi Colleen, this site has one for $159.00 .
Answered by Kacky - Sat Jul 21 23:39:02 2007
Q. I am having difficulty using traditional method of felting due to arthritis and willing to pay for manufacture and transport
Asked by coleen f - Sat Jul 21 18:29:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi Colleen, this site has one for $159.00 .
Answered by Kacky - Sat Jul 21 23:39:02 2007
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