Water – you can soak your project in a clean bowl, basin, sink or bath, and you may also find a simple spray bottle useful Knitting4Fun are the UK's largest independent retailer of KnitPro knitting needles and accessories. We attend knitting shows around the UK where you can meet us in person. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Once you have allowed the fabric to fully soak, carefully squeeze out the excess water and lay it flat on a towel. Gently roll up the fabric in the towel and give it a soft press to take most of the water out. In this section, we’ll teach you how to steam your fabric and then pin it, so the yarn is pliable first.

It’s a fine line between using heat to ‘break’ and manipulate acrylic fibres and irreversibly flattening it. Never apply direct heat to any yarn. It can melt the acrylic fibres or flatten the stitches, irreversibly damaging it. Never place a hot iron onto your fabric, you may end up with quite the mess. To use them, you weave the sides of your fabric onto the wire (think of the tip of the wire as a yarn needle) at regular intervals, spreading one side out evenly over the wire This method is recommended for synthetic fibers, wool and animal fibers, and some novelty yarns. It’s not recommended for fabrics knitted with cotton or delicate yarns that may lose their shape when wet. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Starting in the centre of your work, use your fingers to manipulate out the fabric to the tension you are looking for and work out towards the edges.Lion Brand® Yarn Company is a fifth generation, family-owned business. Lion Brand® yarns are sold online, at craft chains, discount chains and independent shops across the United States. We are passionate about helping people enjoy the pleasures of working with yarn.

It is a very effective way to even out tension and, especially for open work, to really show off the pattern. Please select from the list below to view an approximate conversion of our prices from British Pounds to other selected currencies: When pinning out finished garments (rather than flat pattern pieces), you may just want to focus on specific areas which may need more shaping. Some purists might say absolutely, but honestly I don’t think it’s necessary in every project. It really depends on what it is and what it’s going to be used for.

Once the yarn feels moist and relaxed, remove the protective cloth and position the garment according to your knitting pattern. Follow the pinning instructions above to fix it in your desired size and shape. 4. Leave to Dry If you plan to pin your knitting in place, choose a cushioned flat surface like a yoga mat, ironing board, bath mat, cushion, carpet, or a bed. If your project is small enough, you can even use a corkboard. If you are working with a larger or more complex shape, this process can take a while as you may need to adjust pins as you shape your work. Especially if you’re working with lace patterns.