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Do not pass go
Do not collet 200 dollars
I need suggestions from my smart knit pals....
-I wound the salsa mohair by Dancing Leaf Farms just know.....It has the rainbow of colors dyed into it. The colors change quickly.....like every 12 inches....
This could get very busy,
So. Would knitting socks make it more stripey or would a shawl stretch out the color changes?
Inquiring minds want to know.....help
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If you have to hand wash an article and let it air dry, how do you make it soft again.....???
And finally
Do you get up early to knit or do you stay up late to knit?
Do not pass go
Do not collet 200 dollars
I need suggestions from my smart knit pals....
-I wound the salsa mohair by Dancing Leaf Farms just know.....It has the rainbow of colors dyed into it. The colors change quickly.....like every 12 inches....
This could get very busy,
So. Would knitting socks make it more stripey or would a shawl stretch out the color changes?
Inquiring minds want to know.....help
More questions
If you have to hand wash an article and let it air dry, how do you make it soft again.....???
And finally
Do you get up early to knit or do you stay up late to knit?
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Hugs to you,
Meredith
I was going to suggest the rubbery dryer balls and the items you want to soften on the lowest temp possible or in a bag and perhaps that will help with softening.
I do not use fabric softener on any of my clothing because I found out I was allergic but the rubber pointy balls have helped immensely.
2. I use hair conditioner to soften scratchy yarn.
3. I'm a late night knitter all the way. I've never been a morning person.
:-)
Hair conditioner would help soften the yarn.
I like to knit in the afternoon and in the evening - not usually a late night knitter, though.
I often "rinse" stiff or scratchy handknits with hair conditioner. Most yarns are animal fiber so conditioner will soften your yarn just as it will your hair.
Knitting - I generally knit in the evenings while hubby is watching tv. I also knit during my commute. g
As for when - I typically knit while commuting to work/home (I take public transportation). I can't really knit at home because the dog and bunny both like to eat my yarn. :-/
xx,
Gracie
Q#2: Soft = Eucalan (I buy the stuff by the gallon)!
Q#3: Knitting is my constant companion. It lives with me but I don't get up early or stay up late to do it.
As for the color issues, I had the same problem recently. I started out making a pair of lacy socks with a yarn with very short color changes. It was awful-way too busy. Ripped it out and started over with plain socks-much better. As for your choice, Grace has the answer I would suggest. Do your homework on Ravelry and see what looks best to you.
I'm reading all the suggestions others had for making a knit soft again. You have some wise readers.
On laundry, I just wear it and it softens.
I'm a late night knitter, since I work nights and it lulls me to sleep after a busy shift.
On laundry, I just wear it and it softens.
I'm a late night knitter, since I work nights and it lulls me to sleep after a busy shift.
Good luck!
1. Socks would probably be more stripey, but they could pool too. Unless you have a sample of the stripes in socks (and like them!) I'd go with a shawl.
2. Some wool washes keep the article surprisingly soft even when air dried. Depending on the item and the fiber, you could also throw it in the dryer for a short time on low/no heat.
3. Yes? Usually I stay up late to knit, but every now and then I'll get up early for a weekend and knit while I have my morning tea.