Can you felt with less than 100% wool?

[Jakswalk]

I have some yarn that is 85% and I wanted to try that. I guess I'm going to have to find some 100% wool online.

 

I've never really paid attention to the type of yarn that I was using unless it was thick or thin.....soft or course. Anyway, I'm learning after getting on here, to be a bit more selective.

[KateCrochets]

Yes! You can felt with yarn that is, oh, at least more than half wool. That is, if it isn't "superwashed" wool.

 

Your best bet is to crochet up a swatch, and felt it. Unless it's treated it will felt, but this will tell you how much it will felt with what conditions

 

If you hold wool and another yarn - like a strand of funfur - you can felt the wool and it will shrink right around the other yarn, making it denser. It's a neat effect.

[MullersLaneFarm]

The stitch you use and the size of needles will also have an effect on how well it felts!

[Jakswalk]

I checked last night and it's actually on 35% wool, but it's intertwined with the ribbon, kind of like you were saying Kate. I decided to go ahead and make it and see what happens. I'm making a bag to carry my crochet around in. I'll let you all know how it turns out.