Felting in a front-load washer?

[Krystal16]

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/kluster/kluster.html

 

I have ONE skein of very cute pink wool yarn that I received in a lot box. Otherwise, I've never used wool, as I hate wearing it - too itchy!

 

So, I saw this pattern (above) and absolutely LOVE it. But, I wanted to know if having a front-load washer would be OK? It doesn't have an agitator, and only spills a little water in at a time, it doesn't submerge the item. Anyone else have this kind of washer? Will it work? If so, I think I'm going to go ahead and do it!

 

[JCB]

If you check the 'Felting' section, there have been a few discussions about this recently. I would say to try it and throw a couple of things in, like old jeans or tennis balls, to aid with the agitation. It may take a few washes to get it felted the way you want it. That is a perfect project to try it out with.

 

Joan

[just me]

And please post your results!

 

I've been looking at the front loaders for replacing my current, very old (over 20 yrs ) washer, but would like to be able to continue machine felting, so I am very interested in how yours turns out.

[Krystal16]

Just me,

 

It's worth getting a front-load, even if you have to go to someone's house to felt every now and then. I absolutely LOVE my front-load. It uses nearly 1/3 of the water, does a load 2x the size, and spins it so darn dry that my dryer takes the same amount of time that the washer does.

 

Great upgrade, in my mind.

[angelfire]

love my front loader. I put tennies in mine to felt last week on a really short cycle. I save almost 1/3 off my former water bill since I have owned mine...great item

[Kiirs]

You put tennis shoes in yours? Did the felting work? I have a front-loader, too, and haven't ever tried felting anything yet.

[thecrochetdude]

I felt in my front loader with no problems! Works like a charm. I usually use the longest hottest cycle. Have fun!

 

[Miss USA]

I do all of my felting in a front loader. Its a Maytag Neptune. It is the work of GOD!!!!!

[just me]

Thanks all! I know what my next washer will be

[Krystal16]

Mine is a Maytag Neptune as well. I will make this and let you all know how it works!

[LadyBeBop]

Maytag Neptunes are great for washing. (Yes, I have one).

 

Unfortunately, I'm not crazy 'bout it for felting.

 

'sOK though. DH suggested that I take my next felting project to the laundramat.