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Lil'Bit · 12-25-2004, 12:34 PM

I hope this is the correct term for it. I was wondering if I could use the blocking technique for wool blend yarns? I am making a knitted purse and the body of the purse is in the stockinette stitch but the top is in the garter stitch. Well the garter stitched top is all wonky. I used Wool ease yarn that is a wool poly blend. Will blocking help reshape this type of yarn? Or do you have any suggestions on how to reshape the top?

Thanks!

amelia · 12-25-2004, 09:28 PM

I refer back to this article when I have blocking questions http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATdiyknitter.html

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Blends. I go the safest route -- pin out, spritz, and let dry -- unless its primarily wool with a touch of human-made, and heavily cabled. Then I wet-block.

lissa · 12-26-2004, 05:17 PM

nothing more to add.
just agreement

Lil'Bit · 12-26-2004, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by amelia
I refer back to this article when I have blocking questions http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATdiyknitter.html

Thanks! That is just what I needed!