[Nfb-krafters-korner] Wet blocking question

[Sarah Sykes]

Denise,

I'm glad the blanket turned out well. Congratulations on your first baby
blanket!

I'm smiling right now because , if you want someone to give you tips on
being less of a perfectionist, I'm SO not your girl. I've got perfectionism
down to an art form.

Good luck with all your crafty pursuits!

Sarah M Sykes
On Dec 27, 2011 10:00 PM, "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net> wrote:

> 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.
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