First attempt at felting

I probably should have tried a yarn that was more than 35% wool, but I was anxious. I bought this beautiful yarn, but it wasn't completely 100% wool and really should have been at least 85% wool before I started felting.

It came out okay, but it didn't shrink as much as I would have liked. I made the straps (which are 100% wool) longer because I was afraid they would shrink quite a bit. They did some, but not much.

Now I have a very large felted tote bag. I love the colors, but wish the straps were a little shorter.

Either way, it turned out fairly well. I need to practice this type of crochet a little more.

You live and learn right?