[Nfb-krafters-korner] Working with cotton

[Sarah Sykes]

Yes, my experience is also that cotton does shrink. Some brands are better
than others at "springing back" into shape than others. But I can't speak
to Bernat handcrafters as I've never used it.

Sarah M Sykes
On Mar 30, 2012 7:46 PM, "slerythema" <slerythema at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a question for our more experienced knitters. I want to know if I
> will have a problem using a cotton with an acrylic in a shawl pattern.
>
> The cotton is Bernat handicrafter's, worsted (4) and the acrylic is
> Lionbrand Pound of Love, worsted (4).
>
> I'm trying to use yarn from my stash for a prayer shawl but want to make
> sure the cotton shouldn't cause any shrinking. The pattern is a feather and
> fan repeat and I was going to alternate the yarns in stripes.
>
> Cindy S.
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