tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848703718244164644.post1817834300952388840..comments2013-01-26T10:12:16.770-08:00Comments on LoisLeigh Anderson's Creations blog: Washing red yarns and threadsLoisLeigh's Anderson's Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890979622403949655noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848703718244164644.post-35758025761568171332012-06-18T12:50:22.996-07:002012-06-18T12:50:22.996-07:00Another great idea. Yes, the vinegar needs to be ...Another great idea. Yes, the vinegar needs to be completely rinsed out. Thank you, Jenny.LoisLeigh's Anderson's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01890979622403949655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848703718244164644.post-66279092458107910452012-06-18T12:49:00.692-07:002012-06-18T12:49:00.692-07:00Great idea. Thank you.Great idea. Thank you.LoisLeigh's Anderson's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01890979622403949655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848703718244164644.post-40758259409033487502012-06-18T09:41:27.373-07:002012-06-18T09:41:27.373-07:00Lois, I agree that it's frustrating when reds ...Lois, I agree that it's frustrating when reds bleed. Thank you for your tip about the chlorine. I had no idea. I have a different trick. When I finish knitting something red, I place the red item (like socks!) in a pot of white vinegar. I let it sit for one hour, soaking. Then, I fill the pot with water (about twice as much water as vinegar) and bring to a gentle boil over the stove. Then I turn off the heat and let the water cool down naturally to room temperature. I then wash the item with really soapy water. It's important to get all the vinegar out of the item because I read that vinegar can cause the fiber to disintegrate over time!Jennyhttp://www.knittingjenny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848703718244164644.post-45454866024810020522012-06-11T14:51:46.993-07:002012-06-11T14:51:46.993-07:00I use a different method that I was taught from th...I use a different method that I was taught from the people at Coats and Clarks. (After a disaster on a piece with a deadline <br />I rinse my piece in warm water ( baby bath warm is what I was told ) until the water runs clear. I just set it under the tap and let a small stream of water run into the bowl I have the piece place into until the water runs clear. Some pieces take longer than others. But normally 5- 15 minutes does the job. I haven't had a problem with my colors bleeding on my thread since I started doing this. And I too love the red shades.Crochet N Beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446700194720925224noreply@blogger.com