Felted Knits

This is the Bible of all felted knitting books. Everything you could possibly need to know about felting your knitting projects in in here, from yarn selections, to needle sizes, to actually doing the felting. It's a wonderful book and a lot of the patterns are timeless designs. I enjoyed making a few items, but mostly enjoyed the plethrura of valuable information.

Let's pretend there are no patterns in this book at all, and only the information on felting. That information leads you to successfully felt your projects without a single mess-up. Not only does this save you time, it saves you material; because felted knits require more yarn than other projects, and felting is unforgiving. It's not like you can just let that felted bag dry (which takes *days* in some areas), unravel it, and start over. Felted knits cannot be unraveled. You're out the (expensive wool) yarn; the time it took to knit the project; the energy used running the washing machine with only one item in the load; the time you spent parked in front of the washing machine to keep from overfelting and ending up with a cell phone pouch instead of a tote bag...The instructions and tips in this book are absolutely excellent. If you know your washing machine well, and follow the book's instructions, you'll be good to go.I have not yet tried any of Ms. Galeskas' patterns. Was a little disappointed to read here that the mittens are all virtually identical. And I agree that there could be more variety among the bags; the bag patterns in the book mostly don't flip my switch, either. But I do like many of the other patterns there. I plan to make the tea cozy several times, for myself and as gifts; and I am going to make the oven mitt. Unfortunately, as I've not tried any of the patterns, I can't yet speak to the accuracy of the instructions or the quality of the results. But if any of the patterns turn out interesting, I consider that to be a bonus. Because the felting 'how-to' information alone really is worth the price of the book. When I bought my copy, I had just finished knitting a pair of giant wool mittens -- about 20" x 8", and it was time to felt them. The pattern I was using just said, "then felt," or something equally vague. I read Galeskas' instructions, did as they said, and the mittens came out perfectly.What I wish the book had that it does not: 1. some "before" pictures of the completed projects in the book, so we can see what they're supposed to look like *before* we toss them into the washing machine -- and *before* it's to late to unravel and re-do if we've gone astray; and 2. a discussion of how yarn-gauge will affect the results, and how those might be changed by varying the needle-gauge.

LOVE THE BOOK!Thank YOU!

Got this book as a gift for my mom.

Clear instruction and accurate descriptions. Almost a knitting lesson as well so even beginners can easily complete projects. Lots of quick small objects so a learner really gets to experience the art of felting but projects/patterns for experienced felters as well. Lots of guidelines and suppliers.

Great book. Finding patterns for felted items is not always easy. It was nice to have something to choose from.

I started teaching myself to knit a few months ago. I have knitted several purses from the book Pursenalities by Eva Wiechmann.I am very excieted about Felted Knits because it offers several differemt projects from small to large and I can hardly wait to get started. The pictures are wonderful and the directions are clear and I can understand them. Also, the book has great information about felting and different yarns.

Beautiful creations

These are my favourite patterns for felted mittens and slippers because it is easy to shape the items whilst felting. The shaping in the patterns is anatomical, and the edges are nicely finished. I've used other patterns, and you really have to wrestle with the items when you felt them to give a nice finished shape.

Another great Felting book. Well organized and many wonderful projects to try.Thank-you

It is the most excellent book for felting projects, a great book.

Excellent

La marche à suivre est facile à comprendre et à réaliser.