Felted Dryer Balls

Sounds naughty, doesn't it? Felted dryer balls take the place of dryer sheets in your clothes dryer. They are natural, contain no nasty chemicals, and are very easy to make. I followed DIY's How to Make Wool Dryer Balls. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I made them while watching television.

I found the Patons Classic Wool Roving yarn at Michael's. Two skeins of yarn will make 5 or 6 tennis sized balls. The yarn balls will prevent static and supposedly will decrease drying time. So you save money on your utility bill, don't have to pay for dryer sheets as the yarn balls can be used over and over, and they are chemical free.

If you like scented dryer sheets, you can add a drop or two of essential oil to each dryer ball. I have a test load of towels tumbling in the dryer. I added a couple of drops of my beloved Thieves essential oil to the dryer balls. Figured Himself wouldn't want his clothes smelling like lavender fields.

The clothes had a very faint scent which is probably not a bad thing. Guess most of the scent stayed on the dryer balls as the dryer smells nice. And since the sensor on the dryer seems to be on the fritz, I can't tell if the clothes took less time to dry. Still will be nice not having to buy the dryer sheets and send them to the landfill.