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In case you didn't know: you can block acrylic yarn with a hair dryer for very nice results (sewhomey.com)

submitted 1 year ago by ickplant to c/knitting

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This article shows great examples and goes over the process, which is very simple: pin the item into the desired shape, then use a hair dryer on the high setting, being careful not to burn the yarn.

Beware, this will change the drape of the fabric and the look/feel of your garment.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Cool

[–] proudblond 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’d like to try this, although honestly I avoid knitting with much acrylic anymore. I mostly knit sweaters and I don’t like the shapelessness that acrylic lends to garments. But it might be nice for a baby blanket with some lace detail or something.

[–] bleepbloopbleep 2 points 1 year ago

I'd never use acrylic yarn for a baby, since babies can't regulate their body temperature well enough. Wool or wool/nylon-blends are a better choice :)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ooh I do a similar thing (very carefully) with our iron, but never even thought to try the hairdryer. I expect it takes a bit longer but is probably a lot easier, definitely going to try this out sometime.

[–] ickplant 2 points 1 year ago

I’ve also done it with steam from an iron, and the hair dryer seems a bit easier!