I would like to try my hand at felting and would like to know what is a good yarn to use? I'm looking to buy some reasonably priced yarn that will do the job.
Thank you for your suggestions!
Thank you for your suggestions!
Yarn for felting
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Bostonmama
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I would like to try my hand at felting and would like to know what is a good yarn to use? I'm looking to buy some reasonably priced yarn that will do the job.
Thank you for your suggestions!
Thank you for your suggestions!
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The main thing you’re looking for is 100% wool (or other animal fiber- llama, alpaca)
That is Not superwash.
Brand shouldn’t make much difference but you’ll probably get a few suggestions.
That is Not superwash.
Brand shouldn’t make much difference but you’ll probably get a few suggestions.
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I use Patons classic Yarn for felting. It is reasonably priced and although my LYS doesn’t have a great variety of colours- they can be found on line.
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I have not done any felting myself, my daughter-in-law has.... by accident when a sweater made for her turned into the size for my granddaughter after one washing!Bostonmama said:
But reading about felting, I think 100% wool yarn is best (or wool fleece). DO NOT USE superwash yarn for felting. Yes, it is 100% wool, but has been specially treated and will not felt properly, if at all.
If you check with your LYS, I'm sure they can help you get the correct yarn for felting.
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I was just looking today for some too and this will be my choice. It is inexpensive and good color selection.
Just make sure you DON"T get the superwash
https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes-worsted-yarn/c/5420103?utm_source=media&utm_medium=marketing&media=PPCGNBT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyJn5BRDrARIsADZ9ykGdKx_Cl3NlqH-zW_GHyF2xZzdSuNed_yq1p0HQfPqN913u4BnZDNkaAutZEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=PPCGNBT
They have dk and worsted
Just make sure you DON"T get the superwash
https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes-worsted-yarn/c/5420103?utm_source=media&utm_medium=marketing&media=PPCGNBT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyJn5BRDrARIsADZ9ykGdKx_Cl3NlqH-zW_GHyF2xZzdSuNed_yq1p0HQfPqN913u4BnZDNkaAutZEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=PPCGNBT
They have dk and worsted
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I think maybe because they have to bleach natural wool color to get white and even then it's not a true white. It's usually a soft white.JennyG12 said:
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I'd also recommend the Patons Classic Wool. It is 100% wool and is perfect for felting. I used this yarn for the first project I ever felted and it came out perfect, much to my surprise. Bought the purse pattern at a LYS and the pattern called for that brand. It is reasonably priced and you can find it at Michael's or Joann's which means you can use their coupons to get a better price. It comes in 31 colors and some are variegated. You can look at all the available colors on Joann's website.
https://www.joann.com/patons-classic-wool-yarn/prd24730.html#prefn1=brand&prefv1=Patons&srule=best-sellers&start=1
https://www.joann.com/patons-classic-wool-yarn/prd24730.html#prefn1=brand&prefv1=Patons&srule=best-sellers&start=1
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I have bought good cheap felting yarn from ICE Yarns in Turkey and Hobbi in Denmark. As long as it is 100% animal fiber, non-Superwash, it should felt. Alpaca takes a bit longer because the scales that bind the yarn in felting are shorter than sheep's wool. Lion Brand Fisherman's yarn used to felt really well, but I heard a rumor that some of it had a bit of synthetic in it the last few years, but I haven't checked it out myself.
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Thank you for all your help and suggestions, my amazing KP friends! I will be buying yarn today.
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Paton’s Classic Wool is inexpensive, comparatively speaking, and it felts really well.
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You've gotten some great suggestions from others. Usually Patons classic wool worsted will be your best selection if you're looking for a good price. KnitPicks is also a good price.
Some white and yellow yarns do not felt so be sure to check with the manufacturer. The reason is because their scales have been taken off of those two colors. However, Patons winter white will felt but it takes longer. Patons Aran which is a creamy white felts nicely.
You will enjoy felting.
Some white and yellow yarns do not felt so be sure to check with the manufacturer. The reason is because their scales have been taken off of those two colors. However, Patons winter white will felt but it takes longer. Patons Aran which is a creamy white felts nicely.
You will enjoy felting.
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i bought mine from the knitting network its drops eskimo uni
love crafts its lana gross feltro
hobbii
wool warehouse
deramores
love crafts its lana gross feltro
hobbii
wool warehouse
deramores
patons wool classic is exceptionally good, I have made quite a few hats and mittens using it. I get the coupons from Michael's ( used to be 50 % off at various times) but now is mostly 30%... I think it is 6.99 per 100 gm. skein so very reasonably priced to start off with.....it is a worsted weight and is 100% wool which it has to b for felting.....make sure when u go to felt to have hot water and some agitation and keep checking it for sizing..... have not done needle felting as some people have on this site.....good luck...... u will probably get some other helpful tips here also.....good luck
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