I am trying my hand at felting. With Lion Brand Landscape (big lots had it on clearance, $1.50, yay!) And their sml coin purse pattern and a Godiva Dark Choc. Mocha; started to knit. Since it was small, I figured, I'd felt this in the sink. UGH. ...what a waste. So, I sat here, and eaves dropped on all your wonderful advice here on K.R. Thru it(coin purse) in the washer and it looks way better. I am kicking myself for not "tuning in" before. THANKS for those purls of wisdom, I really thought for a second, "This ain't for me :( " Not the first time ya'll (a little Dixie spin) have saved me from disappoint- ment. Have a wonderful day!! -J from New Mexico