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Other things we talk about this week:
My new free hat pattern and tutorial!
My photo tutorial on blocking.
Hi, Staci and Casey,
You asked for suggestions for getting excess moisture out of knitted items, something that wouldn’t traumatize the yarn.
A few months ago, I hand washed a new sweater in the kitchen sink and had the towels ready for a good wrap and squish before blocking when I noticed my salad spinner on the counter nearby. I plopped the sweater into the spinner and gave it a few spins. This was an adult size large sweater knit in fingering weight, in a 6 quart spinner with a pull cord in the lid. It came out unwrinkled and damp, perfect for blocking.
This isn’t an original idea; I’ve read it in various knitting blogs and Ravelry threads, but this was the first time the equipment and the project lined up for an “aha” moment in my brain. I’ve since used this method for an adult size large hoodie cardigan in an aran weight yarn and still had plenty of room for the spinning action.
I often see old spinners in the kitchenware section of my local Goodwill store in case anyone wants to give this a try for just a few dollars.
Thanks for your wonderful podcasts and videos. You’re an important part of my knitting life.
Sarah
LOL. I am sure it was clean, but now I imagine lettuce in your sweater. Thanks for the idea!