Gosh, you are a lovely lot. Would you like an update on Mary’s blanket? If you search deep amongst the comments on the last post, you’ll notice a long and heart-warming response by one Mary Megarry. Executive summary: I THINK SHE LIKES THE BLANKET! Phew. I just hope it brings her a little comfort as she goes through the long process of recuperation. The mat’s large size is a good thing since it becomes easier to handle sizeable projects with ease. So, to rinse, use clean water at room temperature. Again, avoid agitating the garment to preserve the fibers. Very sturdy, so place them against a wall without them falling over while your creations are drying!

For users like me who are fond of thinner mats you’ll love this set because no matter how hard you push the T-Pin, they don’t go through and leave what is underneath unscathed. Prepare some warm water. You want it to be adequately warm for the fibers to relax but not so hot that it damages them. If the project is exactly the size you need it, avoid stretching it – just lay it flat and smooth any bumps down. 5. Remove the Pins The amount and distribution of the stretch you will apply depends on the kind of pattern you want to achieve. Common patterns include lace, cable knit, and plain knit. Another useful feature of the KnitIQ is its grid marks, which help ensure straight edges and consistency throughout your project.You can choose to use a single mat for a small project or connect them together like puzzle pieces for large projects. The mats are incredibly lightweight thus highly portable. You can knit or create crafts on the go, literally! Lay your knitting down on the surface with the right-side facing up. Begin carefully stretching the fabric to fit the size and shape you need. What’s more, the grids are marked with numbers from 1 to 9. That way, you don’t struggle to know where you started or which parts of the yarn you want to focus on. There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!

At the same time, however, it ensures you create professional-looking needlepoint work and crochet. Features and Benefits Foam construction Apart from that hitch, and the fact that the squares are not very even, these boards are good enough especially for a beginner.On the manufacturing, the mats are the real deal. These are dense but lightweight foam boards that are easy to handle, and that will last a long time.