Felted knits

Part one. Introduction to felting. What is felting?

Felting or fulling?

How felting occurs

Felting basics

Getting started

Choosing yarns for a felted knit project

Avoid superwash wool

Test-felting your yarn

The actual test sample

Preparing a project for felting

Controlled felting in the washing machine

Felting by hand

The finishing touches: blocking, drying, and grooming

Caring for your felted knits

Designing your own project

When things go wrong

Part two. Projects. You can take it with you

Bags

Gift bags

Small purse

Small purse with flap

Basic everyday purse

Everyday purse with flap

Pocket purse

Evening bags with pizzazz

Easy evening bag

Envelope clutch

Totes with a twist

"Fur" trimmed tote

Tab-top tote

Warm heads

Brimmed hats

Narrow-brim style

Shaped-brim style

Felted beret

Angora baby hat

Warm hands & warm heart

Mittens

Toddler's mittens

Child's mittens

Adult's mittens

Fur-cuffed mittens

Muff

Felted vest

Warm feet

Slippers

Mohair ballet slippers

Felted moccasins

Baby booties

The comforts of home

Felted rug

Pillows

In the kitchen

Tea cozy

Oven mitt

Coaster and trivet

Bedroom accents

Dresser tray

Dresser scarf

Jewelry bag

Eyeglass case

Personal comfort

Neck cozy

Hot water bottle cover

Needle felting

Felting notes for yarns

Techniques.