Knitting with fur wool for beginners for beginners is an article to get you started knitting with fur wool! (Arm) knitting with wick wool is super popular lately. And that makes sense because knitting with fur wool produces quick results, is fun to do and you can do it with great materials! In this (video) description, we get you started in the world of knitting with fur wool!
If you prefer to knit on needles, you will also need a set of large knitting needles!
How much do I need?
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.
Setting up spinning wool on knitting needles for knitting with spinning wool for beginners!
If you're new to knitting, here's a series of videos to help you get started. In the first video you see how to cast on wick wool on knitting needles. The next video shows you how to knit on your arms!
Arm knitting with slub wool for beginners.
There is nothing nicer for wool lovers than to sink into it up to their elbows! Arm knitting gives you the perfect excuse and also produces beautiful results! Whether you're knitting a blanket or a rug, it's sure to be beautiful! In the video below we show you how to arm knit!
Fasten off
All good things come to an end. When you are done knitting, tie off your work. In the video below we show you how to tie off your work!
What do I do when the fuse is broken?!
Those who don't make mistakes don't make anything! Sometimes your fuse breaks, but don't panic, in the video below we show you how to easily reattach your fuse!
Maintenance of your wick wool project
Many people ask us how to wash and care for your slub wool blankets and rugs. Fortunately, wick wool projects require little maintenance because wool repels natural dirt.
If you do have to wash your work, do this by hand and with a wool detergent. The wool can still felt, so avoid large temperature changes, friction and changes in acidity!
Lontwol has a tendency to “pile” occasionally. This means that it releases a kind of mini wool balls. If you want to prevent that, you can wet felt your work a bit. This closes the fibers and significantly reduces pilling.
To lightly felt your work, make a bucket of soapy water. Preferably with a natural soap such as olive soap. Don't make the water too hot because you will then rub it over your work with your hands. This will felt the wick just enough that the fibre will close.
We hope this video description for knitting with fur wool for beginners helped you get started. We always enjoy seeing your results so please do share them with us at instagram or other social media!
