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Ingrid · 02-02-2006, 08:41 AM

I usually just uncurl the edge I'm working on and do the mattress stitch. The stitching stops the curling and no preparation is necessary, in my experience.

I supposed you could wet it to flatten it out and it wouldn't be a problem at all since you're going to be felting it anyway.

02-02-2006, 08:41 AM	#2
Ingrid Moderator Mod Squad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pleasant Valley, NY Posts: 29,227 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2,009 Times in 1,673 Posts	I usually just uncurl the edge I'm working on and do the mattress stitch. The stitching stops the curling and no preparation is necessary, in my experience. I supposed you could wet it to flatten it out and it wouldn't be a problem at all since you're going to be felting it anyway. __________________ "Trust the pattern!" Time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like a banana. Hop aboard while we follow the cloud-covered van of knitting harmony, man!! Woooo!! --Hedgehog IngridKH on Ravelry