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Question re Blocking Lace

So I have finished knitting my Branching Out scarf. I read the Yarn Harlot's directions for blocking lace here:

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would like to use the method of threading a piece of "smooth yarn" through the stitches along the edges. I used Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock yarn to knit the piece and have a small amount leftover. Is there any reason (besides the fact that it would be easier to use a contrasting color) to not use the same yarn to thread through the edge? TIA, LauraJ

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Laura J
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Hi Laura,

Given that Branching Out has a fairly solid border you can probably block it successfully just with pins.

VP

Laura J wrote:

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Vintage Purls

I'd also recommend looking at this article:

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recommends crochet cotton as blocking thread. The strength isimportant - if you think your yarn is up to the strain then use it. Ifit breaks you'll have to start over but I can't imagine too many otherpitfalls.

VP

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Vintage Purls

Wow, that is a great reference. Thanks, VP! The yarn is sock yarn so it should hold up. And as someone else mentioned, the edge of this scarf is sturdy enough that I can probably do without the thread anyway. Lots of different things to try!

LauraJ

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Laura J

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