Dryer Balls

I'll be updating the color selection on the dryer balls soon. I'm making more of them with the outer completely wool roving instead of yarn. I think they look better made and less like a "cat toy" that way, and they will last much longer since the risk of strands coming loose will be much more unlikely.

A lot of people ask me what dryer balls are, or what they are for. Wool dryer balls are not the same thing as the plastic balls you may have seen on an infomercial. Wool balls are much softer than the plastic kind, and have the capability of absorbing moisture from your laundry which will reduce drying time. So, wool is a much more eco friendly choice than plastic, and because wool is biodegradable and non toxic, dryer balls make a great toy for children. (In fact, I'm making some for my kids this Christmas.)

I don't have a set recommendation for how many dryer balls you need to get. The more you use the better they will work obviously, but I'm not going to tell someone who can only buy one ball that they need to buy at least four to be effective. Some people use up to a dozen in their larger loads. I personally have three that I use on a regular basis regardless of load size.

Wool dryer balls won't be noisy in your dryer, they soften clothes and save energy, and if you choose to scent yours they add a very light fragrance to your clothes. Because they don't have to be scented at all, they are the best alternative to commercial fabric softeners for people with fragrance sensitivities and allergies.