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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Wings of Silk

After a minor snafu with the yarn, it arrived and I have been working on Garnet Wings. I got gauge, but I'm not feeling confident about the fit. The silk is stretchy, especially once it has been washed, so I worry about it being too baggy. (I don't want it too form fitting, either, just something that would skim the body.) I would just spray block it and then dry clean it to avoid the stretch, but there is a TON of dye transfer from this Till Tomas Plie. I'm worried if I don't soak it, I will be lobster-colored by the end of the night. Any advice or experience with this particular issue?

I'm off to Columbus for a conference. I'm bringing the Wings with me--I'm on a mission!

3 comments:

carey said...

GO ANGELA! YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!

I know nothing about this yarn so can offer no advice, only support! Enjoy Columbus...

The A.D.D. Knitter said...

I've never used that yarn before, maybe posting that question on Ravelry might yield some answers...have fun in Columbus!

Anonymous said...

Hiya - got to your blog from ravelry
(i'm rewselene there)
If you soak your wool with a mix of i part vinegar to 3 parts water it might help set the colour. It doesn't always work but enough times that its worth a try
:)