Friday, August 25th, 2006
acrylic
I never block garments made of acrylic yarn. Acrylics are plastics. Plastic has no memory-unless you apply too much heat, in which case acrylic yarn will melt. Follow the manufacturer’s directions, i.e., throw it in the wash and then dry it on low for a few minutes.( Whenever I wash a garment in the machine, no matter the fiber, I turn it inside out which decreases pilling)
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Saturday, August 19th, 2006
I am rarely thrilled with my seams & have tried various methods. Actually I HATE to do the sewing together! This is my weak spot!I hate to assemble and usually try to find ways to fudge it if I can possibly do it. Sometimes I pick up stitches at the shoulder and knit sleeves down to the cuff…knit the front and back of a sweater in the round, you name it. I’ll do ANYTHING to get out of the assembly stage! My second worst thing is tucking in those ends!Grrrrrr….. I heard that many people take classes in finishing, so I’ll give it a thought soon since in order to become a skilled knitter, you must, must, must
troubleshoot and plan every project you want to make…
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