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[holli]

I accidentally put a hand-knitted lace shawl in the wash, and now I have a hand-knitted lump of felt with holes in it.

*hates on everything*

Comments

[minim_calibre]

If it's wool, you can try the Hair Conditioner Stretch Trick. (Wet it, put a large amount of conditioner in it, gently stretch it back into shape, allow to dry. Then I think you have to gently hand wash it to get the conditioner out.)

[meegiemoo.livejournal.com]

That won't work if it has felted, which is a knitter's nightmare (unless they do it on purpose). I feel for you holli. *shudders*

[minim_calibre]

Ah! This is good information to have, as I've never actually used wool for anything.

Sadly, I know the trick from wool diaper covers (which start off felted, yet still manage to shrink when you least expect it).

[periwinklepixie.livejournal.com]

gosh that really sucks... I'm so sorry. I know the knitter's dilemna.

*hugs*