Can I wash Wool Felt items ?
When we buy something, one of the first things we ask is : Can I wash it ? Hand washing instills a bit of dread because of time restraints. Dry Cleaning will put us off because of its associated cost. Hence the reason we prefer to throw something in the washing machine without too much thought. Generally with 100% untreated wool items like your Aran jumper or felted scarf ( not super-wash woollen ) , the answer is HAND-WASH. Why ? Because untreated wool will felt with soa
What does 'Felted' Mean ?
What is the difference between a felted Scarf and a knitted scarf ? At Jayne Gillan Designs, You may notice that our handmade products are 'Felted' This is a completely different process of wool to knitting, though some may be aware of a process where knitted Items are felted. Let me address the process of knitting first and then explain how felting is different. Knitting involves using spun wool. The yarns generally bought have been super-wash treated, meaning it has been c
