Monday, January 23, 2012

Felted Toys

In my hopes to give homemade gifts this year, I contemplated what I could possibly make for the birthday of a one-year old boy. Since he loves throwing things, usually toys not meant for throwing, I decided to make him felted balls. These balls are great in that they bounce and even better......they don't hurt when one bonks you in the head! 
I used wool to form the ball and then added wool roving for a bit of color.

After needling the ball a bit to bind the fibers, I put the ball into a old knee high stocking.
3-4 balls can be fit into each stocking, just tie in between each ball. Wash on hot - the hot water will shrink up the fibers and fuse them together.


Tada! 
Soft, washable and homemade.


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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Charlie loves his felted balls & so do we! So very clever:)

Everyday Notions said...

I'm so glad he like them!

Anonymous said...

my dogs use felted balls for toys and they are great because they can't pull them apart
Tracy

Everyday Notions said...

Cooper loves the balls too!

SKM said...

That is so cool! :)

Everyday Notions said...

SKM ~ I bet your kitty would love a smaller version of these! I wonder if catnip could be stuffed inside before felting? ;)