Lanas Schachenmayr Wash + Filz-it!

While it is a weaver's worst nightmare to open the washing machine and find a favorite garment reduced to baby size, this is exactly what we want to achieve easily with this thread! Knit this 100% pure wool garment. Schachenmayr Wash + Filz-it! It is a type of thick wool ideal for felting in a machine with a single wash and thus getting bulky pieces woven with knitting needles or crochet with a felted finish. A remarkable aspect of this wool is that its size is reduced by 30% or 40% when it is machine washed at a temperature of approximately 40ºC. Its reduction will depend on the machine used for washing. You must bear in mind that if you want to perform machine washes, you will have to weave your larger pieces so that after the washing they adjust to the size you want.

The composition of the Lana Schachenmayr Wash + Filz-it! is:

It is composed of 100% virgin wool. The wool is a natural fiber that is obtained from sheep (goats and, mainly, sheep), and other animals such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas or rabbits, through a process called shearing. It is used in the textile industry to make products such as bags, blankets, gloves, socks, sweaters, etc. Wool products are mostly used in cold areas because their use maintains body heat; This is due to the nature of the fiber of the material.

The characteristics of Schachenmayr Wash + Filz-it wool! They are:

Each skein is composed of 50 meters of wool length and 50 grams of weight approximately. The recommended needles are 8-9 mm, both knitted and crocheted. To knit a square of 10x10 cm you will have to mount 11 stitches and work 16 laps. This fabric should be washed by hand, once felt by machine. The use of a dryer or ironing machine for this wool is not recommended. As an orientation, for the creation of sneakers with this Schachenmayr Wash + Filz-it! You will have to use approximately 200g of wool. Create all kinds of pieces with this Schachenmayer wool, such as hats, scarves, collars, ponchos, jerseys ... but you can also use it for accessories such as handbags, shoes, decorative items for the home and all kinds of felt crafts.The shrink! While it is the worst nightmare of a weaver to open the washer and find a favorite garment reduced to baby size, this is exactly what we want to achieve easily with this yarn! Knit this 100% pure wool garment