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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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  1. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM

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

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  2. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I'm so glad he like them!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:38 PM

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

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  4. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Cooper loves the balls too!

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  5. Shelley Kubitz MahannahJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    That is so cool! :)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:27 AM

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

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