tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post7855234967098900250..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: Houdini YarnMarquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-88281068288430455742013-04-23T17:55:23.755-06:002013-04-23T17:55:23.755-06:00Aw, so sad to see it didnt work for you. It actual...Aw, so sad to see it didnt work for you. It actually worked for me!! I really hate the scratchiness of that yarn....I washed it up in the bag...didnt come out and it was softer...not a whole lot softer but way better :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-44323452347583492012013-02-05T03:05:28.723-07:002013-02-05T03:05:28.723-07:00This made my day! ;)This made my day! ;)Schmitt´shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01635941090479810291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-56309617981122538572013-01-27T09:24:08.104-07:002013-01-27T09:24:08.104-07:00I often use "scratchy" acrylic yarn when...I often use "scratchy" acrylic yarn when I crochet. Washing the finished piece softens it up perfectly, especially if I add liquid fabric softener. I once tried washing small amounts of yarn, one in ball shape, and another wound loosly and tied off. The ball one was soft on the outside and even scratchier than before in the middle. The loose one was nice and soft, except where I tied it with small pieces of yarn. There it was ascribed and scratchy, so that was a busy for me! Just Stitchedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879014667026684116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-58546515960624278752013-01-26T17:44:56.023-07:002013-01-26T17:44:56.023-07:00I had a drink explode in a bag that I was carrying...I had a drink explode in a bag that I was carrying my current crochet project as well as the extra skein I was close to using. So, after work I stopped by Walmart and bought 2 of those lingerie bags since I had seen the post mentioned above as well. I spread my work and the other skein of yarn between the two bags. One thing I noticed about the bags is that they each had a wide band of elastic just above the end of the zipper, so that when you zip it close you push it up under that and it holds it securely. I washed it and it came out fine for me. Of course I do have a HE washer and not a top loading like pictured above. It also dried fine within an hour or two. I dried it on low.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803058430694196110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-1735434617418781102013-01-25T13:29:21.432-07:002013-01-25T13:29:21.432-07:00My mom loves Red Heart, but she washes the finishe...My mom loves Red Heart, but she washes the finished project. It does turn out nice and soft, like the pin shows.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-87425315941847913062013-01-25T11:50:25.210-07:002013-01-25T11:50:25.210-07:00You could always wash the finished project to prev...You could always wash the finished project to prevent tangling.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510846278837884457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-53947858392079291552013-01-25T11:30:15.691-07:002013-01-25T11:30:15.691-07:00Libraries like yarn too!! Or at least ones who do ...Libraries like yarn too!! Or at least ones who do things like Storytimes or book clubs often do.<br /><br />As for lingerie bags, the one I use to keep things from getting so beat up is by Tide. It works better than the others I've tried. But before that I generally used a pillowcase tied shut.Lainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134705793566699951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-19022114174315061642013-01-24T22:42:24.257-07:002013-01-24T22:42:24.257-07:00That's what I was thinking too. A really shabb...That's what I was thinking too. A really shabby lion...like Grizabella the Glamour Cat in the lion version of Cats. Maybe this is why nobody ever gets my halloween costumes...too complicated?Jinglebatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-24134175721510577202013-01-24T19:55:25.325-07:002013-01-24T19:55:25.325-07:00I wash yarn all the time and I don't use anyth...I wash yarn all the time and I don't use anything with a zipper. I use knee hi's.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108596868724243857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-64115879232880521482013-01-24T15:27:00.514-07:002013-01-24T15:27:00.514-07:00You could always donate your drawer of cheap yarn ...You could always donate your drawer of cheap yarn to a school or art/craft program. You'd be surprised how handy yarn is in the classroom, besides just using it for art projects.Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-13752258966734107982013-01-24T15:26:55.456-07:002013-01-24T15:26:55.456-07:00Great tip for Halloween costume(mane?)!!Great tip for Halloween costume(mane?)!!Loverbagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109564502250006151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-20886641811033236662013-01-24T14:46:03.981-07:002013-01-24T14:46:03.981-07:00If you have Pampered Chef Twixit clips, they work ...If you have Pampered Chef Twixit clips, they work great for holding lingerie bags!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387755027721718430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-44797372629590554682013-01-24T13:22:13.385-07:002013-01-24T13:22:13.385-07:00I am a spinner and when I am finishing yarn I alwa...I am a spinner and when I am finishing yarn I always give it a bath (though usually just a gentle soak since I spin wool, silk, and other delicate fibers). Most spinners put yarn into a skein first and tie the skein in several places to prevent it from tangling in the bath/wash. To do this we use a tool called a niddy-noddy (you can make one out of PVC) or you can wrap the yarn around something, like the backs of two chairs a foot or two apart. There are instrucions and a video on this site: http://joyofhandspinning.com/making-a-skein-of-yarn-with-a-niddy-noddy/ It takes a little time to make the skein (and then wind the yarn back into a ball when you're ready to use it), but it's less time than it takes to untangle the yarn. This site has lots of good info on skeins, making tools, and winding balls: http://www.squidoo.com/skeinyarnDiane Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747934765004704310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-74709506841933233112013-01-24T08:57:23.617-07:002013-01-24T08:57:23.617-07:00Hilarious! You've just gotta laugh...and take...Hilarious! You've just gotta laugh...and take a picture like a lion. Much Ado About Somethinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912049962616836648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-87826440995001586772013-01-24T08:49:30.909-07:002013-01-24T08:49:30.909-07:00Funny pictures!! I saw a Pin where you put glue o...Funny pictures!! I saw a Pin where you put glue on a rock and then wind yarn around it. You could always do that with your unused yarn!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.com