Swatch-wash: Round 2
Round 2 results for swatching/washing of Valley Yarns 2/8 Merino Wool/Cashmere Blend, swatched double stranded in moss stitch:
Needle Size US#8
After 2nd washing: 18st/4in, 7.5rows/in
Needle Size US#7
After 1st washing: 19st/4in, 8rows/in
The swatches have been washed again and hopefully the one made with #7 needles will shrink down to 20st/4in.
Needle Size US#8
After 2nd washing: 18st/4in, 7.5rows/in
Needle Size US#7
After 1st washing: 19st/4in, 8rows/in
The swatches have been washed again and hopefully the one made with #7 needles will shrink down to 20st/4in.
2 Comments:
What about the possibility of washing the whole batch of yarn before you work with it? The way you would wash finished hand-spun yarn to set the twist: Hank it, make butterfly ties, gentle handwash (soaking, no aggitation) in cool water, press water out thru a collander and lay them out on a towel to dry. That might take the sizing out and give you a better idea of the garment size during knitting.
I am looking forward to seeing the cashmere!
By
spinnity, at 9/03/2004 1:58 PM
I've thought about that. In fact, Natalie (http://knitting.xaviermusketeer.com/) is going to wash the yarn before knitting, so I'll see how that goes for her. I'm not sure that soaking is going to do it.
By
Bogie, at 9/04/2004 10:57 AM
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