[Nfb-krafters-korner] Washing and blocking yarn items
linda
the_ninn at tx.rr.com
Sun Apr 10 23:46:44 UTC 2011
Another thing about blocking is that when knitting lace patterns, the
washing and blocking relaxes the knitted fabric so that the lace pattern is
revealed. Prior to blocking, the knitted fabric tends to pull in on itself
and you cannot really see the pretty details of the lace pattern.
Also, you never want to rest the iron on the yarn or even a towel over the
yarn as the pressing will destroy the loft of the yarn, so you need to just
use the steam from your iron.
Is that what you learned Lynda?
Blessings,
Ninn
the_ninn at tx.rr.com
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River Woman
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 6:26 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Washing and blocking yarn items
Blocking is done with every wash of the garment.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Washing and blocking yarn items
> Do you wash and block with man made fibers too?
>
> I always thought blocking was used for forcing the shape of a garment to
> be
> perfect. So what happens once a garment is washed the second time or
> more? Does the blocking maintain or have to be re done?
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 4/10/2011 12:32:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> riverwoman at zoominternet.net writes:
>
> The fabric becomes much more smooth and fluid after washing and blocking.
> the garment hangs on the body much nicer afer you do thi - it softens the
> fabric and makes it very fluid - it evens out the surface and stitches -
> relaxes them. There is a very bid difference in appearance and wearing
> of
> this fabric. Blocking puts the fabric garment into the exact shape it
> should
> be. It makes an enormous difference.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 11:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Washing and blocking yarn items
>
>
>>I am making some baby sweaters in washable yarns and that is why I asked
>> Mom.
>>
>> Should you wash and block when using wools and natual fibers only? Or
>> should you do this all the time? What is the purpose and what are you
>> trying
>> to accomplish when washing and blocking?
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 4/10/2011 10:20:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> riverwoman at zoominternet.net writes:
>>
>> Well, this is unconventional, I know, but I use _Bath and Body Works_
>> hand
>>
>> washing soap with vitamins B5 and E. in Creamy Coconut scent! It comes
>> in
>> a
>> pump dispenser. My knits are so soft and smell so beautiful, I just
>> cannot
>> get over how fresh and nice they are and they drape so nice. I just
>> put
>> one
>> pump into the basin in my bathroom sink, with luke warm to cool water.
>> I
>> let
>> them soak awhile and then very gently let the water out of the basin. I
>> run
>> in more water and do this a few times, very gently until I am sure
>> there
>> is
>> no more soap. Then I wrap the garment in large towels, leave them in
>> the
>> bath tub to drain and the towels absorb the water from the garment.
> This
>> is
>> done two or three times, till the garment feels ready to block. Then,
>> I
>> lay
>> the garment out on more towels and depending on the size of the garment
> I
>> lay it out to dry either in the tuc, or on the bed. I will change the
>> towels
>> during this process, too, a couple more times, till they are dry. This
>> is
>> working very well for me.
>> Lynda River Woman
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Susan Roe" <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:55 AM
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Washing yarn items
>>
>>
>>> Hi Lynda,
>>>
>>> What product do you wash your items with?
>>>
>>> Susan
>>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
>>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 7:18 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: Crafts on the go
>>>
>>>
>>>> the daughter who is coming to dog sit has 7 dogs of her own - she
>> rescues
>>>> them at a local shelter, gets older ones and gives them a happy
>>>> home.
>>>> Her husband will dog sit those 7 while she comes here to watch our 2
>> dogs
>>>> and 2 cats.
>>>>
>>>> thanks for the tip about the hand sanitizer, too. That is a great
> idea.
>>>>
>>>> I have started hand washing every garment I knit - they smell so
>>>> good
>>>> after they are gently washed and blocked, plus they have a nice drape
>> to
>>>> them after washing and blocking, too. And, it seems to get rid of the
>>>> sizing or stiffness in the fabric and they look so much nicer - makes
>> the
>>>> knitted stitches flow into a lovely fabric.
>>>>
>>>> Lynda River Woman
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Henrietta Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
>>>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 8:47 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: Crafts on the go
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Oh, at first I wanted to go on your trip. But your dog sounds
>> adorable.
>>>>> Dog sitting has to be an experience at your house. lol
>>>>>
>>>>> Have a great trip.
>>>>> Henrietta
>>>>> On Apr 9, 2011, at 7:51 PM, River Woman wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> ah, yes, the little bit of chocolate! Sounds just right to me! I
> am
>>>>>> beginning to get my stuff ready for leaving for Puerto Rico on
>> Tuesday
>>>>>> morning. I decided to begin work on the _Reader's Wrap_ by Lisa
> Knits
>>>>>> (pattern). I started it and will continue to work on it during the
>>>>>> trip. I will put my yarn and project and some tools in a felted
>>>>>> tote
>>>>>> bag that I made last fall and have not used it yet. It should be
>>>>>> perfect as it is very soft and I can squiggle it under my seat on
> the
>>
>>>>>> plane with no problem and it is light weight and easy to carry on
> the
>>>>>> trip, too.My daughter is arriving here tomorrow and she will be
>>>>>> the
>> dog
>>>>>> sitter while we are away. the dogs are very spoiled, and the one
>>>>>> has
>> to
>>>>>> be read to each evening, I have told her. She, the dog, likes to
> have
>> a
>>>>>> chapter read aloud from whatever book my husband is reading -
>>>>>> haha -
>>>>>> seriously, she really does sit and listen while he reads to her. It
>> is
>>>>>> hysterical.
>>>>>> Lynda River Woman
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henrietta Brewer"
>>>>>> <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
>>>>>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
>>>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 4:07 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: Crafts on the go
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Though I just finished my first prayer shall, I usually work on
>> small
>>>>>>> items. That gives me less chance for mistakes. lol
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I like to use the wine bottle boxes that Joyce mentioned she got
>> from
>>>>>>> Auwdrey one year. They are cute and easily carried and the ball of
>>>>>>> dish cloth cotton stays in there well with all the finishing tools
> I
>>>>>>> need. Also can keep a baggie with a bit of chocolate to make the
>> trip
>>>>>>> sweeter. lol
>>>>>>> Henrietta
>>>>>>> On Apr 7, 2011, at 9:26 PM, Annette Carr wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> NFB Krafters Korner's Friday's Question of the Week for 4/8/11
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What craft do you take on the go? What supplies do you take
>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>> you, and
>>>>>>>> how do you keep it organized?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The purpose of the NFB's Krafters Korner's Friday's Question of
> the
>>
>>>>>>>> week is
>>>>>>>> to stimulate craft related conversations and for the sharing of
>>>>>>>> information
>>>>>>>> which crafters who are blind might find helpful. If you have
> ideas
>>
>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>> future Fridays Questions of the Week, please e-mail Annette at
>>>>>>>> <mailto:amcarr1 at verizon.net> amcarr1 at verizon.net or Joyce at
>>>>>>>> <mailto:Blindhands at aol.com> Blindhands at aol.com.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Happy crafting,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Annette
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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