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Post by zed on Dec 16, 2011 12:38:43 GMT
I recently made my very first full length non-nuno scarf. It turned out really nicely, but I don't have a large space and had to work on the floor. I know some people roll up their projects when they're short of space, but I don't go in for much rolling, probably 60 rolls tops.
It took a while to lay it out carefully, and shuffling along the floor wetting and rubbing took a while too, but I've seen some people say they spend over an hour rubbing and rolling scarves, which seems a lot for something so soft.
So, I was wondering whether you have a preferred technique for making scarves, whether it's just wool/animal fibre or nuno?
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 16, 2011 17:41:09 GMT
Where's the photo!!?? I usually just roll it up like a scroll as I'm working so it doesn't take so much space. I have a problem with bending over on the floor. I don't do much rolling either but I use my sander and work a section at a time and then roll or unroll each end as I work.
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Post by karen on Dec 16, 2011 20:49:39 GMT
Yes where's the pics zed i havent made a scarf yet , its on my to-do list for a next winter project !!
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Post by koffipot on Dec 17, 2011 16:05:56 GMT
I usually roll, but not nearly as many times as many suggest. I tried using a sander, but my little one has such a small head I found it no quicker than rolling. However, for me, the sander comes into its own for nuno. Working on the floor is hard work, I did my very large lamshade this way - a whole day crawling around then squatting/kneeling and rolling, rolling, rolling.......... ouch! Never again! Also I find there is more likelihood of draughts. It's infuriating to find your carefully laid fibre blown out of place And again - where are the photos?
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Post by Shepherdess on Dec 18, 2011 2:16:20 GMT
yes we need pictures.
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Post by zed on Dec 18, 2011 10:19:56 GMT
Alright, Alright! Thanks, everyone. Here it is: I made it for my girlfriend and used 2 layers of 18.5 micron merino, with wisps of Milk protein fibre between the two layers and on the top. It is incredibly soft.
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Post by Shepherdess on Dec 19, 2011 0:10:32 GMT
it's lovely.
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 19, 2011 1:33:28 GMT
Oooooo.... Wish I could touch it.
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Post by zed on Dec 19, 2011 8:45:10 GMT
Thanks Ann and Ruth
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Post by koffipot on Dec 19, 2011 11:00:50 GMT
Really beautiful.
I don't know about milk protein - I know Rowan do a cotton and milk protein knitting yarn but that's it. Do you get it from WOW, and what's it like?
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Post by karen on Dec 19, 2011 20:16:23 GMT
OOO zed that looks so gorgeous, wish i could touch it to
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Post by pamd on Dec 19, 2011 20:41:40 GMT
Wow, that is unbelievably gorgeous! I wish I could touch it too.
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Post by zed on Dec 19, 2011 21:24:48 GMT
Thanks Judith, Kaz and Pam Yeah, the milk protein fibre is from WoW. It is absolutely gorgeous, it's really soft and it smells like coffee creamer, and has this weird texture like it's very tightly crimped.
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Post by lyn on Dec 22, 2011 0:26:29 GMT
That's a beautiful scarf Zed - it looks so soft and cuddly.
Going back to your original post, I'm far too old to scrabble around on the floor, so I'm lucky enough to have a table that extends long enough to lay out a scarf on.
If you have a big enough (temporary) space indoors, have you considered putting up two fold-away wallpaper paste tables - end to end. Depending on the make of the tables, you could get a 12' length.
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Post by zed on Dec 22, 2011 9:20:59 GMT
Thanks, Lyn Yeah, we've been looking at pasting tables and picnic/camping tables. This scarf started out at 2 metres, so I'd need one around that size. I've seen some, now I just have to go and try them in person-maybe in the after Christmas sales any recommendations appreciated, though!
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