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Let's build a community for all who are interested in crochet. Why don't we start with a little conversation on how everyone got into the craft? (lemmy.ca)

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Let's get the yarn ball rolling!

How long have you been a hooker?

What got you interested in the craft?

What are you really good at?

What is one thing you'd like to learn?

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[–] Today 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm in the process (still, after 3 months) of making that sleepy bear blanket. I accidentally bought wool for the bear faces. I made one and then stopped because i worried they would shrink/felt when it gets washed. Should i go ahead with it and see what happens? Make the bears oversized and wash before attaching? Or buy different yarn? TIA for any advice.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Hey, so I'm not familiar with the specific pattern but it sounds like probably a baby blanket?

In that case it's going to depend on what sort of wool, for example if it's labeled "superwash" then that generally holds up well to being washed although it can sometimes grow quite a bit so it'd be worth washing a swatch to test it. Personally for a baby if you're going with wool I'd lean towards only using merino as it's very soft and good for sensitive skin (source: myself, I can't wear any other kind of wool 😢)

Any other wool I'd be concerned not only about how it'll hold up to washing but also just the risk of skin irritations. There's also the risk that baby may be allergic to wool in general.