Hand wash wool clothes with baby shampoo or a special detergent for delicate fabrics, using lukewarm water. One of my favorites is the old standby "S" finish, and I also love the Heirloom finish. All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. References. } !Heather, Hi Deb,You ask what the Ultimate Stuffing tool was. These create ions that reduce static electricity. Now that the cold weather is here, its time for cozy sweaters. Being prepared for the mess can helpone thing you can do is to cover your lap with a cloth as you knit, so at least the threads contained. I just made a bear in July that was from my old Intercal stock that I had not shrunk. Yarn sheds because there's not enough twist to hold all of the threads together. Shave loose naps or furry balls off the surface of the garment using a sweater shaver. Maybe a stabilizer would also help a little with the shedding mohair too but I'm sure it would help with issues resulting from the loose weave. I wouldn't even know where to start looking for the Schultz mohair. I know I sure do. It probably also comes down to lot quality. I to have started buying from intercal and I think it just depends on the density of the mohair. ","itemSelected":"Item selected. Rinse with cool water then gently roll the sweater in a towel to absorb most of the water. Shave the fuzz away using a disposable, single-blade razor, which is less likely to damage the sweater than two- or three-blade razors. My favorite stuffing tool is an old fondu fork. lazyLoadInstance.update(); no-one minds if you tag him along wherever you go!!! if (jQuery.fn.fitVids) { For example, tightly woven nylon will be less likely to develop pills than fuzzy fabrics like fleece, wool and flannel, says REI. I figure this: Using Intercal mohair, I get a great look to my bears, for a great price, with REALLY GREAT customer service (hi Johnna! "}; /* ]]> */ /* \\n\\t\\tShare on Facebook<\\\/a>Share on Twitter<\\\/a>\\t<\\\/div>\\n<\\\/div>\\n\"}"; This could make the sweater start unraveling or create a large hole. Once you complete your knitting, the best way to combat shedding yarn is to wash the project (if it's a washable yarn). If you're frustrated with your sweater collection, here are some suggestions for the next time you shop. Pilling happens when loose fibers begin to twist, tangle, mat, or form little balls on top of the sweater. I've been a loyalist from the outset. Check these out from, in order: Lora Soling; Rita Diesling of RidiBears; Lori Ann Baker (and I'm the proud owner of this bun, but Lori made him a strawberry for me instead; I hate carrots. Leave it in for a few hours. All the horror stories I have!! if (typeof node.getElementsByTagName !== 'function') { Be sure to empty it often if you have a lot of fuzz. Fold up your sweater and place it in a zip-top freezer bag. Not that I've seen anyway.I find intercal the best to buy from, bec. If the fabric contracts a little, you can steam it. var bimber_front_microshare = "{\"html\":\"