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Panda Feltable Wool 8ply: now more versatile than ever!

Panda Feltable Wool 8ply is now available in six new shades, giving this affordable yet quality Australian pure wool yarn a much needed facelift! We thought we'd take this opportunity to answer a few of the most commonly asked questions about this yarn.

"What is 'Feltable Wool'?"
"Feltable Wool" describes the way the wool will behave when it's subjected to certain conditions. If you're a felter, one of the methods used to create a "felt" look to a finished garment is to run it through the washing machine several times until the desired look is achieved. Many wool yarns nowadays are machine washable, and as such, they won't turn to felt when washed this way. This is great if you want your knitted jumper to maintain it's knitted look; but not so great if you're trying to achieve a felt finish.

"So can I use Feltable Wool for non-felting projects?"
Absolutely! Panda Feltable Wool is the perfect all-rounder. Being a pure wool product knitted at a standard 8ply tension, you can use it to knit anything from jumpers to gloves to beanies. The new range of shades give you the flexibility to knit garments for both children and adults alike. Just remember though, your finished item will need to be hand-washed to preserve its knitted look. If hand-washing's not for you, some alternative 8ply wool yarns that are machine-washable include Cleckheaton Country Paint Box, Heirloom Bliss, Heirloom Colorworks, Heirloom Easy Care, Shepherd Colour 4 Me, Shepherd Very Crafty or one of our most popular yarns, Heirloom Merino Magic. Even with machine washable yarns, we recommend hand-washing when possible; but if not, put your garment into a delicates bag before washing and use a gentle or woollens cycle on your machine.

Panda are offering free patterns and felting instructions for use with this yarn (further details on the ball-band), so if you haven't tried felting before it's a great way to start.

The new shades of Panda Feltable Wool have been unpacked and are ready for immediate sale through our website, so go ahead and plan your new Winter project now!