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Colors are fading

Notorious Sock Knitters | September 24, 2009
By Virginia Corbin

Hi Tina:  I am having problems with severe fading of the yarn (blue from the beaded and the last fall garden colors which I love but after the first wash dull compared to remaining yarn).  I wash in cold water and use Woolite.  Help, what am I doing wrong?

Ginni in MA

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4 Responses to “Colors are fading”

On September 24th, 2009 at 12:52 pm turtlegirl76 said:

Using woolite. It’s hell on handknits. Use something like eucalan or soak. Or even a mild baby shampoo.

On September 24th, 2009 at 6:30 pm Tina said:

agreed Virginia it is the Woolite. As turtlegirl says it is hell on color and handknits in general.

On September 25th, 2009 at 3:38 am Virginia Corbin said:

Thanks turtlegirl and Tina!

On October 5th, 2009 at 5:46 pm Sock Junkie said:

I use a wash for baby clothes. It works great on my hand knits. I also wash all of mine by hand in the sink. (not necessary on superwash, but I do it anyway!) Have not had a “fader” yet!

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