Thursday, March 31, 2011

Clara Mends a Sweater


Miss Pointy Elbows reinforcing the thin places in the sleeves of her cashmere sweater--so easy with a felting needle and some matching roving.

We learned about this in Living magazine, and it really works.
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5 comments:

  1. Missy11:06 PM, March 31, 2011

    I've been wanting to do this for a sweater I have but have been scared and unsure how to find the right yarn / fibers. I'm glad it went well for you.

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  2. Margo6:08 AM, April 01, 2011

    very clever - wouldn't want to lose a nice cashmere to a hole!

    I must look into this, as I've been teaching myself to mend all kinds of things this winter. But the only thing I know about felting is how to make felt from old sweaters!

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  3. G.L.H.6:24 AM, April 01, 2011

    What a great idea! Darning goes by the wayside!

    --Barbara

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  4. Lisa7:12 AM, April 01, 2011

    Wow - I've never heard of this! Is it in a recent issue? I'll try and look it up.

    Maybe Clara's elbows will become less pointy with age. :)

    Lisateresa

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  5. Polly9:13 PM, April 01, 2011

    I have got to learn this technique! Years ago I lost a pale pink cashmere twinset to a couple of small holes and have been grumpy about it ever since! Perhaps I can find the magazine article....

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