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Marion · 01-21-2005, 11:14 AM

Can you felt something *again*?
I felted my mocs last night and while they fit well, I feel like they could stand to lose another inch or so. I guess what I'm asking is, can something continue to felt up or will it just stop at some point?

Thanks!

CheekyBabies · 01-21-2005, 07:09 PM

They probably will felt further. Keep a close eye on them while they are felting because it is easy to make them too small. Things can reach a point where they won't felt anymore but you'll be amazed at how far you can go before you reach that point.

CheekyBabies · 01-21-2005, 07:33 PM

Quoted from your blog:
"I'm searching for the Fiber Trends felted ballerina slipper pattern. I tried finding it online but haven't had any luck as yet."

http://www.paradisefibers.com/patterns/fibertrends.asp
or
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/inde...OD&ProdID=1708
or
http://www.needletrax.com/knittingzone/fibertrends.htm (they have a cute crochet mary jane pattern that looks even cuter)

Just google Fiber Trends AC14 and lots of places come up.
HTH

Marion · 01-21-2005, 08:11 PM

thanks so very much! I'll be sure to make the note in my blog

oh and thanks for the tips on felting..gonna pop 'em back in the wash

lakshmi_mama · 01-21-2005, 09:23 PM

Oh, I have been coveting that Fiber Trends pattern for awhile now.... Let me know how it works out!

lovebugsmama · 01-21-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marion
Can you felt something *again*?

Yep, but like Shannon said, make sure you watch it or it will felt too much and be too small.

Quote:

Originally posted by Marion
I guess what I'm asking is, can something continue to felt up or will it just stop at some point?

It will continue to felt, but you'll know if you've gone too far because it starts to look sort of puckered. Normally, felted wool has a nice, smooth look. But, if it's been felted too much, it gets nubbly and bumpy.