Wool dryer balls

I continue to find new things to make with wool. I had some left over pieces from my slippers and nature bags so I wanted to use them up. On a few sites I have seen information about wool dryer balls. Well there, who knew that you didn't need those awful dryer sheets.

I did a little research and I found out that people are saying that they work.  When you place some in the dryer they bounce around and move the clothes which causes more air in between the clothes. This makes the clothes dry quicker. When you first put your clothes in, the wool absorbs some of the moisture, as the clothes dry some of that moisture is released back into the dryer. This helps eliminate static in your clothes. Some people have said the clothes come out softer too.

I wish I had heard of this before. No more dryer sheets for us. I had to try it.

Supplies needed are wool scraps, wool roving, old nylon stockings, and a washing machine. I also used some wool yarn to wrap around it. Using all wool  is important.

Supplies, as you can see these were scraps left from other projects.

Wrap the wool into a ball. Then wrap the roving around it. I added some yarn also.

Place in the nylon stockings and tie a not after each one to separate them. Put in the washing machine and wash with hot water and soap. You may need to do a few cycles. Then dry on high heat.

Not pretty but they do work. I am going to put another layer of roving and felt it again. Layers are suppose to make them last longer and work better.

Looks great.



**** I have to add an update to this post. I did what all the other sites said, put the balls in the dryer with my clothes. Mine did not lower the time and I think there was more static. So I looked into the science of it, did a few experiments and came up with my own plan. We are in the North Eastern part of America and we have dry winters. I wash the balls with my clothes or run them under water before putting them in the dryer with the clothes. This has decreased the time and reduced the static. Finally it works....I so wanted it to work!!!