Blocking difference - Page 2

benniesma · 09-03-2005, 03:33 PM

That's gorgeous Ingrid! And what a difference after blocking.

Ellen Edwards · 09-04-2005, 01:25 AM

Gotta add my Kudos to you Queen Ingrid--such a regal name, after all!

The sweater is amazing and beautiful . Would you have to knit the sweater in a heavy wool for your daughter, could it be a blend that might be a bit cooler and lighter? I can't wear all wool sweaters that scartcha nd itch so much, so I'd have to look for a soft one, too> in case you were thinking of knitting ME one! :D

Ingrid · 09-04-2005, 01:54 AM

I'll put you on the list! The wool I used in this sweater is dk weight, superwash. It's quite soft, though I'll wear something under it anyway so I won't have to wash it as often. I have a lot of cotton, so I was actually just thinking that a cotton pullover might be something she would like. She's coming to visit in a few weeks, so I'll see what she might me interested in.

She's been knitting quite a bit herself lately, so maybe I'll just give her some yarn to take home with her. Then she can make whatever she wants and I can keep my stuff. How selfish is that? :rollseyes:

Aello · 09-04-2005, 09:06 AM

that is just beautiful!!!

Ingrid · 09-04-2005, 12:57 PM

Thanks!

InterNette · 09-06-2005, 04:18 PM

beautiful sweater, very very cool. The blocking was a wonderful tutorial for me. Does everything knitted get blocked? I am a little unclear on this subject.

Julie · 09-06-2005, 09:05 PM

Ingrid, I agree...what a great lesson. I pledge to block my natural fibers from now on!!

Ingrid · 09-06-2005, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by InterNette

beautiful sweater, very very cool. The blocking was a wonderful tutorial for me. Does everything knitted get blocked? I am a little unclear on this subject.

I don't block acrylics or blends. Wool and lace definitely need to be blocked. Some people block everything, though.

dustinac · 09-06-2005, 10:23 PM

wow that is so pretty and what a difference thank you for posting that.. I always wonder when ya block and when ya don't have too.. very good better than good AWESOME

Ingrid · 09-06-2005, 10:34 PM

Thanks.

I was nervous the first time I put a wool sweater in water to block it. I was afraid it would fall apart or something. I always steamed and stretched them. Now I know they're not so fragile.

I have two Fair Isles that I made from Encore. Those I just wash and put in the dryer. They come put beautifully. I can't get past the beauty of the wool colors, though.