Can you block wool-ease?

I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for
it (a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it
might be a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:22:31 GMT, BB wrote:

I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for
it (a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it
might be a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB

Wool-ease is mostly acrylic, only 20% wool. I would try knitting a
swatch that consisted of some of the lace pattern first, then try
blocking it.

Alison

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:22:31 GMT, BB spun a fine yarn

I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for
it (a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it
might be a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB
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I could be wrong,
(once, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken, grin!)
but /methinks woolease is more acrylic than wool, therefore not very
blockable....
Any one ELSE???
Noreen


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On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:07:06 -0500, YarnWright spun a fine yarn

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:22:31 GMT, BB spun a fine yarn

I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for
it (a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it
might be a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB
---
I could be wrong,
(once, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken, grin!)
but /methinks woolease is more acrylic than wool, therefore not very
blockable....
Any one ELSE???
Noreen

BTW, in the 'spirit' of all the US election commercials, I want to
add:

I'm Noreen, and I've approved this mssg.!


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YarnWright wrote:

I could be wrong,
(once, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken, grin!)
but /methinks woolease is more acrylic than wool, therefore not very
blockable....
Any one ELSE???

That's why I was asking....I had a feeling it wouldn't work but wanted
to check. I should wait until I get some better yarn for doing that
scarf. I think the leftover Wool-ease is better suited for the Irish
Hiking Scarf. http://www.helloyarn.com/irishhikingcarf.htm

I guess the cool weather has me thinking of warm projects.

I am not ready for fall. I needed more summer!

BB

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add:

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Alison wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:22:31 GMT, BB wrote:


I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for
it (a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it
might be a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB


Wool-ease is mostly acrylic, only 20% wool. I would try knitting a
swatch that consisted of some of the lace pattern first, then try
blocking it.

Alison

Yeah, it's probably a bad idea (using the yarn, not the swatching).
I will have to find some green all wool yarn for the branching out

BB

"BB" wrote in message
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I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for it
(a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it might be
a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB

Pin out the piece, stretching the lace pattern, then dampen with a spray
bottle and let dry. You can also dampen the knitting and pin to dry.
DA

DA wrote:
"BB" wrote in message
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I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for it
(a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it might be
a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB


Pin out the piece, stretching the lace pattern, then dampen with a spray
bottle and let dry. You can also dampen the knitting and pin to dry.
DA

Maybe I will make both scarves! I found another skein so I have enough.

BB

"BB" wrote in message
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I am considering trying the Branching Out scarf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
using some leftover Wool-ease, only because the color would be neat for
it (a heathered green), but if it's not going to block well, then it
might be a bad idea. Has anyone blocked Wool-ease before?

BB

If the Wool-Ease is the worsted weight, I wouldn't use it. This is a
delicate looking scarf and far better suited to a fingering or lace weight
yarn. ;) Just MHO.

Shelagh

If the Wool-Ease is the worsted weight, I wouldn't use it. This is a
delicate looking scarf and far better suited to a fingering or lace weight
yarn. ;) Just MHO.

Shelagh

True. I'm finding the Irish Hiking Scarf feels almost too bulky with
this yarn because I like my scarves to bunch comfortably on the back of
my neck. I'll probably finish it though in case someone else likes it.

I have some thinner, 100% wool in my stash that would be much better
suited for the branching out scarf - hmm...a pretty deep red that I see
is also an autumn leafy color...

BB