You don’t want to get the piece too dry. It should be more wet than damp — just not dripping wet — when you lay it out to block. Plus, if you roll too tightly, you’ll have creases in your knitted piece. If you’re using blocking wires, unroll the piece and weave in the ...
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How to Felt a Knitted Piece: In this Instructable, I will show you how to take a knitted piece (with 100% wool yarn) and turn it into a funky felted bag. For any of you that love knitting, and have never felted before, you will see how easy this process
Hi Kathryn, For knitted pockets, sew them down before blocking. For the pockets made out of cloth, wash and dry them before sewing them and if you expect the blocking to really change the measurements of the sweater, you might want to block the sweater before adding the fabric pockets. ...
that is attached to the first loop but it isn’t the tail. The tail is still hanging so I then have 3 pieces. Also, the last loop won’t pull tight when I move it over. I don’t know how I am messing this up but I really want to make a scarf for my mom for her birthday...
And if you like a preppy look, an old-style button-up knitted vest, something chic, an oversized vest, a cropped vest, a plain vest or a patterned style, there will be plenty of interesting new sweater vests to wear this year! What color sweater vests are in fashion? SaveVictoria Beckh...
Find a hand knitted or ready made sweater. I've chosen a blue hand knitted sweater to embroider with colourful roses. When choosing a sweater, look for a knit that is smooth and has small loops. Chunky knits work as well but they are more difficult to embroider on evenly, so you need...
Prior to washing,tuck your socks into a mesh laundry bag. This technique will keep them from going AWOL during the wash cycle. If you don’t own a mesh laundry bag, never fear: you can easily make your own from an old pair of pantyhose or any other loosely knitted garment. ...
The complete guide to wearing neutral colours including the easy ways to pull off all-black, all-white and earth tones, plus the key pieces to buy in every shade.
When layered over the top of a shirt, a knit or sweater can add a stylish flair to an otherwise plain outfit. Pair a shirt and jeans with a knitted cardigan and military boots for a classic winter ensemble. Treat your cardigan like a sports jacket – button up when standing and unbutton...