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by Kate M on November 20, 2018
We’re over halfway through our 12 Weeks of Gifting series, and from here on out the patterns will be requiring less and less time to complete (in theory). As a person who is constantly striving to contain every aspect of her life in an organized fashion, I find that I can never have enough baskets, bowls, boxes, etc. This quaint trio of coordinating bowls makes the perfect storage solution for the many bibs & bobs we crafters tend to collect! The Felted Bowls are knit in our beloved Wool of the Andes yarns (which offers 100 different colors to choose from), many variations of these felted bowls can be made. There are three sizes, all of ... |
Category Archives: Felting
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by Alexis WC on April 13, 2017
This week we are offering a limited number of our Project Kits and Value Packs for 30-40% off and once the week is over so go these lovingly curated kits. |
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by Hannah on September 15, 2015
It's always a great time to dabble in a new craft and this holiday season is no exception! I like to take breaks from knitting or crochet to use different muscles and skills. With this in mind, I've been putting together some kits to help you on your way to your new hobby, starting with the PomPom Perfection Kit (above). |
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by Holly K on April 1, 2015
Do you feel the need to get crafty around Easter? I sure do! Maybe it's the memories of egg dying, or maybe it's the pastel color range that I never choose any other time of year, but something about Easter makes me want to make things. This year, I've been exceptionally short on time, so I made some wool felted eggs. It took about an hour, and most of the crafting was done by my washer and dryer. It was loads (get it? loads!) of fun, and the result was these felted eggs that I've found many uses for, around my house. Want to see how I made them? |
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by Holly K on February 4, 2015
Would you like the kids in your child's class to receive a super special treat this Valentine's Day? Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your kids this Saturday? Do you want to incorporate some fiber fun into your Valentine's Day, no matter what age you are? Here's a cute and super simple craft that can be done with kids or for kids, or by kids of all ages:)! Since it involves needles, this felting project is suitable for the slightly older child, and supervision is essential. These needle felted hearts are easy to make, adorable to wear or give, and are sure to make your Valentine smile. To make this project, you'll need: |
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by Holly K on September 9, 2014
I'm trying a new craft: needle felting! Have you ever done it? |
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by Knit Picks Staff on April 22, 2014
I have had a blast playing with wool fiber! I find it rewarding to see what wool fiber, hot soapy water and a little elbow grease will create! I've recently been making felted envelope-style clutch purses. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 30, 2013
I am a huge fan of color. I love to mix and match and get some lovely and unique color combinations. My favorite is to dye Bare Roving and Yarn using the Jacquard Acid Dyes - there are so many colors to choose from! There are also many methods to dyeing. I used the crock pot method for this blog. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 15, 2013
Doppelgangers have enormous appeal for me in all forms: professional celebrity impersonators, Dostoyevsky’s The Double, Nabokov’s Despair, houses with miniature/to-scale versions that serve as mailboxes—the list goes on and on! But my current Top-of-the-Heap favorite is crocheted toy twins. To begin, a question: What makes a good doppelganger? Ideally, it should be both precious and eerie in its sameness—but with most small toys, you’re also painting with a broad brush. Therefore cats (and the like) are a terrific subject, because very simple changes can be made to a pattern to mimic their varying fur and markings. Recently, I found Claudia van K.’s joyful “Mr. Tibbles the Cat” free pattern on Ravelry and I knew exactly who to model it after... Meet Harvey, my boyfriend’s cat. He enjoys dirt, moths, making Snoopy noises and sleeping on his very own military cot: Now, meet Mr. Harvey the Cat. He enjoys eating polyfill and being very quiet: |
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by Knit Picks Staff on January 24, 2013
Hey there! Welcome to “Customer Question of the Week”, a new weekly blog feature wherein our crack team of experts (okay, it’s the KP staff) answers your most pressing fiber-crafting queries. Have a ponderance or problem you need solved? Email us at customerquestion@knitpicks.com. Even though we won’t be able to respond to every person, your question may be chosen for this feature! This week's winter-appropriate curiosity was answered by Stacey, our super IDP Coordinator. Q: "Which Knit Picks yarns work best for felting?" A: First of all, a quick definition: Felting (or fulling as it is also called) is the process of intentionally shrinking natural untreated fibers into a dense fabric using hot water and agitation. Many people use this for projects such as slippers, bags, mittens, hats, toys, and housewares - anywhere you would prefer a thick durable fabric. We have a couple of tutorials on how to felt your knitted & crochet projects - either by machine or by hand. We have several yarns that work great for felting. Remember, you will want to use untreated yarns - no superwash! - and yarns that are made up of mostly natural fibers. Different yarns (such as wool vs alpaca) and even different colors will felt at different rates, so make sure you do a swatch before starting a project!Single ply yarns are some of the best for felting so our Full Circle Worsted and Bulky are perfect for felted projects. With the blend of Merino and Highland wools, you’ll not only get very durable accessories such as hats and mittens, the fabric will be soft and warm through the chilliest of winter days.Our 100% Peruvian wools are the most popular for felting - that is, Palette and especially the Wool of the Andes line (sport, worsted and bulky). You can see this is great for projects such as bags, like Meghan Jones’ Intwined Bag, which uses Wool of the Andes Bulky. |
