[Nfb-krafters-korner] Wet blocking question

[Denise Shaible]

Sarah,

Thanks.  Well, I was using large needles and the holes are where I did knit 
stitches on a purl row at the end of the row.  I think it worked out because 
the people I gave it to really liked it.  I wasn't satisfied but, it was the 
first one and I was giving it as a gift.  Maybe you have some ideas on how 
not to be so perfectionistic about my work.  Anyway, thanks again for the 
info.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message----- 
From: Sarah Sykes
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:27 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Wet blocking question

Hi Denise,

If the yarn you've been using sheds easily or is very fuzzy or hairy, I
recommend using separate bags so your pieces don't shed fuzzballs on each
other. Otherwise, you should be fine using a single bag, as long as things
fit comfortably inside, not crammed in.

Do certain fibers block better by hand?  Always block wool by hand to avoid
unnecessary agitation that might cause slight felting. Otherwise, check the
label and if it says hand wash, then hand block and if it says machine
washable, then it's OK to machine block.

You should have no problem blocking more than one item at a time, as long
as your items fit in the machine or basin together and as long as you have
enough space to pin them out to dry.

I don't know why you would have holes in the places you added knit stitches
in a purl section. Sorry. I'd have to know what caused the holes to know
whether they will work themselves out in blocking or not. Sorry. You may
want to ask a local knitter to check out your blanket in person to see if
they can help you figure out how those holes got there.

I hope this helps!

Sarah M Sykes
On Dec 22, 2011 3:32 PM, "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net> wrote:

> Hey, Sarah,
>
> I've got some questions about blocking.  When I have several items to
> block, do I need to have them in separate mesh bags?  Do certain fibers
> block better using the machine or the hand wash method?  If I'm blocking 
> an
> item like a baby blanket and smaller items as well, is it better to do one
> in the machine and others by hand.  How long will it take for the baby
> blanket to block and will the stitches definitely come together after
> blocking?  I used size 11 needles and a nice garter and stockinett pattern
> but I put some knit stitches on the purl rows so that the stockinette rows
> wouldn't curl up. Now there are big holes there.  I hope you can answer
> these questions as soon as possible.  This is last minute, I realize but, 
> I
> wanted to wait until I was done with all of the projects I've been 
> knitting.
>
> Regards,
>
> Denise
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Sarah Sykes
> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 2:34 PM
> To: Barb Roland ; List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Wet blocking question
>
> Sorry this reply is a little late. I've been swamped!
>
> When wet blocking wool, I use lukewarm water, as directed on the bottle of
> wool wash. With any other yarn, I use whatever temperature recommended on
> the yarn label. What temperature you need will depend on what the yarn is
> made of and how sturdily It is spun. That's why I just follow what the 
> yarn
> makers suggest on the label.
>
> Sarah M Sykes
> On Dec 19, 2011 6:53 AM, "Barb Roland" <barbwire59 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  When wet blocking, do you use cold  or warm water?
>> Barb R.
>> Z6
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