Part 2: Knitting with Holst SuperSoft yarn :: Washing out spinning oil :: Demonstration
Holst Supersoft is a popular yarn amongst knitters due to its low price and extensive colour range. However, it is sold containing excess spinning oil and dye, which knitters have to wash out.
Part 1: for Q&A about Holst SuperSoft yarn: • Part 1: Knitting with Holst SuperSoft yarn...
Part 3: more tips, and machine washing: • Part 3: Knitting with Holst SuperSoft yarn...
This video demonstration tests 2 swatches of stocking stitch knitted in the round, using Holst Supersoft in Venetian Red held DOUBLE.
This video shows:
2 swatches using 2 needle sizes, knitting Holst Supersoft held DOUBLE
-Fabric characteristics & gauge before washing
-Washing out the spinning oil and excess dye
-Drying the swatches
-Comparing fabric characteristics & gauge AFTER washing
-Analysing the best uses of the knitted fabrics achieved
Join The Crimson Stitchery on PATREON to support this channel, in exchange for bonus content and other membership perks! / thecrimsonstitchery
Support The Crimson Stitchery by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/V7V2QFBX
Sign up for my monthly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b73ae1bf5517/crims...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Holst Garn: https://holstgarn.dk/en/
Browse Holst SuperSoft yarn: https://holstgarn.dk/en/supersoft-woo...
*This video is unsponsored!*
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Crimson Stitchery: making all that's beautiful and useful.
Making and mending in London, UK.
Hosted by Anushka
Find me elsewhere as @asourtelling
Instagram: / asourtelling
Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou...
Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-cr...