Knitting and Crocheting with Fur Wool: A Complete Overview
Welcome to the world of thick knitting, XXL knitting and arm knitting with fur wool! Whether you want to make a beautiful blanket, a stylish scarf or a decorative cushion, fur wool offers endless possibilities. In this comprehensive guide, we share everything you need to know to start knitting or crocheting with fur wool, including tips and tricks for the best results.
What is fur wool?
Wick wool is a non-spun and non-twined wool, where the hairs are combed in one direction to form a wick. This results in a soft and bulky yarn that is ideal for chunky knitting. However, because of its structure, wick wool is also fragile and can easily break if you pull too hard. Fortunately, a break can be easily repaired by fanning the ends slightly, laying them on top of each other and rolling them back together again.
We sell coloured lontwol and undyed fur wool
Tips for XXL Knitting and Crochet with Lontwool
1. Work Loosely, But Not Too Loosely: Lambswool will break faster if too much tension is put on it. Therefore, work loosely, but make sure your stitches are not too loose to minimise fluffing.
2. Fractures Repair: If a break occurs, you can easily repair the fur wool by fanning the ends, laying them on top of each other and rolling them back together. This will make your work sturdy again and the repair will hardly be visible.
3. Watch for Weaker Spots: As wool is a natural product, variations in thickness may occur. This is normal and can be easily solved by strengthening weaker areas using the same repair method.
How Much Fur Wool Do You Need?
The weight of fur wool needed depends on your project and knitting style. Here are some guidelines:
- Plaid (120 x 150 cm): About 3 kg
- Cushion (50 x 50 cm): About 1 kilo
- Scarf (20 x 120 cm): Approximately 500 grams
Knitting or Crocheting with Lont wool: Where to start?
1. Arm knitting: Arm knitting is a great way to get started without needles. Use your arms as knitting needles and create great projects in no time. Watch our tutorial video for a step-by-step guide.
2. Knitting with Thick Needles: Use extra-thick knitting needles, broomsticks or even PVC pipes to knit with fur wool. This will give your project a robust and chunky look.
XXL Knitting Maintenance
Washing: It is not recommended to wash woollen products, as they can lose their lightness and softness. Instead, air your knitwear outside on a cold morning. If washing is still necessary, do it by hand and use a gentle wool detergent. Avoid movement and temperature changes to prevent felting.
Drying: Let washed knitwear dry horizontally to avoid distortion. Gently squeeze the water out of the wool without wringing and lay it flat to dry on a towel.
Inspiration and Examples
For inspiration and ideas, visit our Pinterest board about mega bold XXL knitting visit. Here you will find countless examples of beautiful projects you can make with fur wool.
Knitting yarn and needles for thick knitting
Besides fur wool, we also offer felted knitting yarns of normal thickness, ideal for making bags and slippers. Our collection of thick knitting pins and crochet needles is specially formulated for your thick knitting and crochet work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fur wool suitable for intensive use? Because of the soft and fragile nature of fur wool, we recommend its use for decorative purposes. It looks beautiful, but requires careful handling.
How do I prevent pilling and fluffing? By knitting a little tighter, you can reduce lint. Felting can also help make the wool firmer.
Can I order fur wool in several pieces? Yes, we deliver fur wool in one piece as much as possible, but for larger quantities we cannot always guarantee this. Fortunately, you can easily join pieces together.
We hope this guide inspires you to get started with thick knitting and arm knitting with fur wool. For questions or further help, feel free to contact us. Have fun and good luck with your creative projects!
How much do I need to knit an XXL blanket?
That depends very much on your way of knitting or crocheting. The thicker the needle, the more wool you use. If you knit or crochet tightly, you also use more than if you work loosely. Do you split the fuse, or do you use the whole fuse? In short, it can vary quite a bit. You can use this as a guide:
Plaid 120 x 150 cm: approx. 3 kg.
To kiss 50 x 50 cm (two sides): approx. 1 kilo.
Shawl 20 x 120 cm: approx. 500 grams.
How do I put a broken piece of fur wool back together?
We deliver an order of several kilos of wick wool in one piece if possible. But because the wick from our stock is not endless, we cannot guarantee that this will always work. Because two pieces of wick are easy to put together, this is also no problem. Fan out both ends a bit and place over each other, then lightly roll together and continue knitting. You won't see it after knitting. You can then just continue crocheting or knitting with your lontwol!
