Just about anything you can knit can be felted-that is, shrunk with heat and agitation to create thicker, more durable fabric. The knitting goes fast with fat yarn on big needles. More than just a pattern book, Beverly Galeskas shows you how to: * choose and test yarns * correctly size a knitted piece for felting * accurately shrink items by hand- and machine-washing * improve your results with blocking * care for your felted knits Novice and experienced knitters alike can choose from the book's 36 projects to create bags and totes, hats, mittens, vests, and slippers, as well as pillows, placemats, and coasters to complement your décor. This invaluable resource also includes sections on needle felting, embroidery, and finishing your felt. Beverly Galeskas is owner of Fiber Trends, the largest knitting pattern company in the U.S. She has developed a national reputation as the "queen of felting," and her patterns are known for their accuracy, style, and comfort.