Felt for hats

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Dan, when it was time that they cut the wool from the sheep here in Greece, and they usually throw it away, i just pulled a handful out of a dirty pile, washed it a little and then used soap for the dishes, and rubbed it with my hands, after laying it in two layers. It became beautiful felt in like five minutes. It's really very easy. With perhaps four layers you will have the thickness of felt you need for a hat. The most difficult part is to estimate how much it will shrink, and make your initial pattern accordingly bigger. I have heard that about 30% bigger is about right, but a test piece will convince you.
There are indeed many many tutorials on youtube.
Khaire
Giannis