I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
Wool-ease is mostly acrylic, only 20% wool. I would try knitting a swatch that consisted of some of the lace pattern first, then try blocking it.
Alison
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:22:31 GMT, BB spun a fine yarn
I could be wrong, (once, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken, grin!) but /methinks woolease is more acrylic than wool, therefore not very blockable.... Any one ELSE??? Noreen
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:07:06 -0500, YarnWright spun a fine yarn
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That's why I was asking....I had a feeling it wouldn't work but wanted to check. I should wait until I get some better yarn for doing that scarf. I think the leftover Wool-ease is better suited for the Irish Hiking Scarf.
BB
LOL!
Yeah, it's probably a bad idea (using the yarn, not the swatching). I will have to find some green all wool yarn for the branching out :)
BB
Pin out the piece, stretching the lace pattern, then dampen with a spray bottle and let dry. You can also dampen the knitting and pin to dry. DA
Maybe I will make both scarves! I found another skein so I have enough.
BB
If the Wool-Ease is the worsted weight, I wouldn't use it. This is a delicate looking scarf and far better suited to a fingering or lace weight yarn. ;>) Just MHO.
Shelagh
True. I'm finding the Irish Hiking Scarf feels almost too bulky with this yarn because I like my scarves to bunch comfortably on the back of my neck. I'll probably finish it though in case someone else likes it.
I have some thinner, 100% wool in my stash that would be much better suited for the branching out scarf - hmm...a pretty deep red that I see is also an autumn leafy color...
BB
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