They felted after all.

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Many feltings later, they are cute as a pumpkin. I do love the color. Don't know if I would think of repeating this experience, but at least I feel like they came out okay.
Just working on some socks currently. An Opal yarn with oranges and blacks and whites. Nothing fancy. Superwash. :)
I have quite the sock yarn stash since Stitches and feel like knitting away on simple socks. I also have a great yarn from my friend Diane and they will be socks as well. Soothing sock knitting. That's the plan.
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The yarn was karaoke, dye lot 280# if that helps. Silk/wool blend. Rasperry color to me. Subtle striping.