My knit blanket fell apart because I didn't check the yarn first

I picked up some cheap yarn for a big blanket project. After one gentle wash, it started pilling and shedding fibers all over my couch. Now the blanket looks old and messy. Always test a small swatch with your yarn before diving in. It could save you a lot of time and frustration.

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miles9483d ago

Ever buy fabric without pre-washing it first? I grabbed some cheap cotton for kitchen towels. One hot wash and they shrank to the size of washcloths. Now I have a stack of tiny, useless rags. I always pre-wash my fabric now. It saves so much trouble later.

ryanperez3d ago

Wait, shrank to washcloth size... that's brutal. Now I'm paranoid about my own fabric stash.