re-knitting yarn question

[boyforpele13]

I pulled out a sock that had been knit back in April and washed once. The yarn, of course, was curly and crimpy. I remember someone telling me a LONG time ago that you *could* steam/iron the yarn and re-wind it before knitting with it again, but I am wondering now if it was *could* or *should* because the re-knitting looks kinda yucky in spots. I'm wondering if it will come out in the wash, but wanted to see if you guys knew before I kept knitting and bound off (again.) It's an 80% wool/20% nylon sock yarn, if it matters.

Thanks a bunch!

[suzeeq]

You can do it or not. The kinks should even out with washing. If you want to try it another time, usually winding loosely will unkink it somewhat. Or you can wind it into a hank and hang it in the bathroom while you take a shower.