the blood, sweat and tears...

... it's good exercise!

since I have a front loader and not a traditional agitator type washing machine!

 

soapy bath to get the fibres all confused,

alternating with hot and cold water baths to again, shock and confuse fibres and get them to matt.

finally, a short fabric softner rinse to take away the wet wool smell! and make them fresh for clean toes!

Done