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December 29, 2005
Question for You
I "inherited" this sweater last weekend while visiting my husband's grandma. It is 100% wool, with an interesting cable pattern. It fits me, but it is not a style I would wear too often. I think the yarn is DK or worsted weight.
The question is:
Keep as is?
Rip and knit something new?
Rip & dye? (If you recommend this option, give me some dyeing info, because I'm totally clueless)
Posted by zarah at December 29, 2005 12:34 PM
Comments
If you honestly don't think you're going to wear it, RIP IT! Send its ass straight to the frog pond!. You'll be much happier in the end, plus it's more yarn! I don't know much about the dyeing except I think you can use the RIT stuff for it.
Posted by: Jenna at December 29, 2005 1:33 PM
From the picture it appears to be a machine knit sweater. If that's the case, while it may appear to be DK or worsted, it's probably much finer when you get down to ripping it. However, if you think you won't wear it, rip it and recycle the yarn. You could definately use it for socks or something. Knitty has a good article on kool-aid dyeing, which is the easiest way to start.
Posted by: Stephanie at December 29, 2005 2:35 PM
Uh, it's a little frumpy. Ok, alot frumpy. I don't know what "rip it" means but if it means turning that sad sweater into something better I say go for it.
Posted by: Bethany at December 29, 2005 10:41 PM
