A new Thursday feature, questions from you knitters, answered for the benefit of all. I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments below. Community answers are rich answers!
Today’s question was about Lettuce Pullover, but applies to Wispy, Whisper and Featherweight:
Hannah – how is the original garment wearing? I’m concerned about the pilling and stretching with that Malabrigo Lace.
Thanks!
I haven’t found stretching to be an issue.
Malabrigo yarns do pill, it’s true, especially in areas that rub together such as under the arms.
Here are some suggestions:
- sweater stones
and razor blades for removing the pills
- avoid wearing your sweater under anything like a jacket, especially if that jacket doesn’t have a lining. You want to show your sweater off anyway, right?
- it shouldn’t pill forever! If you keep up with the initial pills with your stone or razor the pilling with slow down.
What is your experience, knitters?
THANK YOU so much, for featuring and answering that question! I just got my Wispy kit yesterday (SO excited, btw) and have never used Malabrigo yarns before, though I’ve admired them from afar. I was wondering the same thing when I opened my package last night since the yarn is a little more feathery than the average yarn.
Good idea! It’s fun to read yarn Q&A. We can all learn more… Have a great weekend!