freddie Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 half and half bamboo /cotton wool for making a baby blanket; but it says do not tumble dry... (I got three balls for 50p) Does anyone know if it shrinks if tumble dried, or what? If i dont get the blanket made, the baby will be walking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egzandra Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I have never tried knitting with any of the bamboo yarns, although to squeeze them in the shop they feel lovely and soft and inviting. At a guess it would make the fabric shrink if you tumble dried it, or go all stretchy and lose its texture. Instead of tumbling the blanket, you could perhaps wash it inside a pillow case, and then roll it up in a dry towel to absorb most of the moisture and then hang it somewhere to dry, like over the banisters where it will not get pulled out of shape. Let us know how the blanket turns out That was a good price for the 3 balls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 My guess is it's not worth the risk, it's likely to spoil in one way or another. A friend was enthusing about bamboo socks she received as a gift, the most comfortable pair she'd ever worn. So, it'll be lovely for a baby blanket, hope that encourages you to finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I wouldn't risk tumble drying it. I have not made any items with bamboo (yet) but do own a couple of bamboo/cotton tops and find them quick to dry on radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
