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Old 01-01-2007, 06:44 PM   #1
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machine washable handspun
I recently learned how to spin and like to give my yarn and knitted items to loved ones, but don't want them to have to hand wash the items! How do I make my handspun yarn machine washable, at least, and maybe even machine dryable?
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Old 01-02-2007, 04:59 AM   #2
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You can buy superwash merino roving :D

I got mine here: http://www.wool2dye4.com/roving.html
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