On some of the list groups the subject of felting methods comes up from time to time and among these is the debate about front loading washing machines and top loading washing machines for the felting process. I have seen all over the internet that front loaders can't felt. I have seen some felting done in front loading machines and there was still stitch definition so I attributed that to the lack of agitation in the front loaders. I am saying all this because I now have proof that I was wrong when I believed that miss information. Here is a picture that shows it.
The red boots felted perfectly in a very nice, very fancy (yes, I want one now) front loader.
The pattern is the hand knit Fiber Trends Alpine Boot Slipper pattern and although the pink furry boots look red, they are actually hot pink with light pink fun fur. The furry ones are the high top version and were felted in my top loader, the red are the low top version, knit for my grandson who was with his mother this holiday so we won't know if they fit him or not yet. I hope he likes them because....
My Granddaughter LOVES them :)
2 comments:
Hi Clarisse!
I have felted fine in a front loader. Just depends on which wash programme one uses. Love these booties - when are you going to translate the pattern so we can knit them on our Superbas??? Alison
Thanks Alison :) Wouldn't that be great? The heels have some interesting short row shaping as do the toes that I haven't quite figured out how to make work on the machines, and then there is the double soles too, but one of these days ... :)
Clarisse >^..^<
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