Patons SWS?

[samijofitz]

I think that's the name of it...Soy Wool Stripes or something...I keep touching it, and wanting it...but haven't bought any yet...has anyone used this? How does it felt?

 

TIA

[Sherilynn]

I bought some for a pillow cover while it was on sale at Michael's, but I haven't started that project yet. I love the feel of it, too, but can't really answer your question.

[appy_lover]

It is lovely to crochet with, just gliding across the hook. The purse I made myself is felted from it. It felted up super tight really quickley, but it sheds a lot. Make sure you felt it in a bag or pillow case so you don't plug the washer. I had to shave the purse and then it was fine, although it needs it again. I've carried the purse since December and I am loving it.

 

The scarves and hats I made from it I did not felt. I am not as happy with them, they got pretty rough looking easily. But then I didn't keep any of them for myself. Maybe someone who made a sarafina shaw from it would have more to say on how it wears unfelted.

[smokeyp81]

I agree with appy lover....sws felts super fast! Check it every 5 minutes or so...do not run it through a whole wash cycle. I did a felted hat with this yarn and I felted it too much....it didn't fit me, but I found a friends daughter that it fit great!

 

I really like this yarn felted. I have never made anything with it that I didn't felt though.

[losingmymind2]

It does felt very fast, and is also good for hand felting. I did a little coin purse for my future dil and used a potato masher and hot water with some baking soda and it worked up to final size very nicely.

[samijofitz]

Thank you for the tips, I finally bought 3 balls last night, now just waiting for the perfect pattern to jump out at me...lol.

[Mary Jane]

I felted a bowl with Patons SWS and it felted great! I was surprised

[Kiirs]

Ooh, I love SWS...my very favorite yarn. I knitted the "Booga Bag" with it and am going to felt it today. It's just the loveliest yarn.