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Crafts

pipi_k

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5. I would

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Mon Jun 17, 2013, 10:41 AM

Jun 2013

do what a couple of the others suggested...

make a swatch, throw in the washer and see what happens. I would air dry first, see the results.

Then, wash again and put into dryer to see what happens.

Cold/lukewarm water, gentle cycle on dryer, of course.

FYI, a nice yarn that works up with minimum weight and nice softness is Lion Brand Wool-ease. It's part acrylic and part wool, but not enough wool to be scratchy. It's fully machine wash and dryable. I've used it for lots of stuff and love the feel of it.

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So I ordered some soft, soft yarn to make a baby bankie for the expected grandchild, [View all] hedgehog Jun 2013 OP

Does she have a washer with a handwash setting? knitter4democracy Jun 2013 #1

100% acrylic should be able to be washed and dried SheilaT Jun 2013 #2

I took a close look at the yarn and it consists of one or two main strands, very fine, hedgehog Jun 2013 #3

The short strands won't felt, but they may come loose from the blanket if it is washed and dried Nay Jun 2013 #6

I do not believe acrylic felts, but others who read this SheilaT Jun 2013 #4

I would pipi_k Jun 2013 #5

Update - I found some washable polyester yard with a similar fuzzy texture - hedgehog Jun 2013 #7

Good on you for being a considerate as well as crafty grand. beac Jul 2013 #8